Selasa, 30 November 2010

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

source: http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html

Background

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions.

Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Lingnan University
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Institute of Education
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

* Institutions in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

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Selection Panel

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

  • sciences, medicine, engineering and technology
  • humanities, social sciences and business studies

Selection Criteria

While candidates' academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

  • Academic excellence;
  • Research ability and potential;
  • Communication, and interpersonal skills; and
  • Leadership abilities.

PhD studentship: PhD student Material Science

PhD studentship: PhD student Material Science

At Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Institute of Safety Research

Field(s): material physics

Application deadline: Nov 23 (Tue), 2010

Submitted: Nov 23, 2010

Contact: Dr. Eberhard Altstadt

E-mail: e.altstadt@fzd.de

Phone: +49 351 260 2276

Address: Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Personnel division P.O. Box 51 01 19 01314 Dresden, Germany or per E-Mail: personal@fzd.de

Job description: The Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V. (FZD) is an institution with more than 800 employees. It will become new member of the Helmholtz Association as of January 2011 and is then named Helmholtzzentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). It is engaged in basic and application-oriented research like cancer research, nuclear safety research and advanced materials research. These works are realised in close cooperation with universities, non-university institutes and industry. Further information can be found at http://www.fzd.de. The Institute of Safety Research offers a position as a

PhD student Material Science

from 01.02.2011 for three years. The salary is according to the German regulations "Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD)".

Requirements:

- University Diploma or Master in material science or physics - Interest in the experimental characterisation of materials (microstructure and mechanical properties) -Knowledge in powder metallurgy -Fluent in English

Tasks:

- Powder metallurgic manufacturing of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS-) materials for applications in energy technology - Characterisation of the materials at the nm scale (TEM, SANS, Atom Probe) -Investigation of the influence of ODS particles on mechanical properties -Investigation of the influence of ion irradiation on the microstructure and on mechanical properties.

The production of ODS steels is realised on the powder metallurgic route covering high energy milling of the raw powders, compacting by spark plasma sintering (SPS) and appropriate after-treatment. The work is performed in close cooperation with the Fraunhofer-Institut IFAM Dresden. On the one hand, the characterisation is focussed to the nm scale (size, distribution and composition of the particles). On the other hand the influence of the ODS particles on the mechanical properties and the irradiation behaviour of the materials have also to be investigated. The work is to contribute to an optimisation of the materials’ properties relevant for energy applications through an improved understanding of the mechanisms at the nanoscale. The collaboration within an European project (starting in 2011) is foreseen.

Please address your comprehensive application with the Registration-No. 47E/2010 by January 10, 2011 to

Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Personnel division P.O. Box51 01 19 01314 Dresden, Germany or per E-Mail: personal@fzd.de.

For further information, please contact Dr. Frank Bergner, Tel.: +49 351 260 3186, e-mail: f.bergner@fzd.de, or Dr. Eberhard Altstadt, Tel.: +49 351 260 2276, e-mail: e.altstadt@fzd.de. 

PhD candidates in Operations Management

Vacature Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) - PhD candidates in Operations Management


PhD candidates in Operations Management

Specificaties - (uitleg)
LocatiePostbus 513 5600 MB Eindhoven
FunctietypesPromotieplaatsen
Werk-/denkniveauUniversitair
Uren38.0 uren per week
VacaturenummerV39.1252
Vertalingennl en
Solliciteer op deze vacature

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Tasks

The PhD student will work on a project defined on forehand. Two projects are considered:
  1. A project, externally funded, on efficient distribution of goods into city areas. Focus in this project is on the retail operations aspects. Specific research topics deal with multi-item inventory control and inventory-routing policies.
  2. A project, externally funded, on the planning and control of distribution activities in the agricultural supply chain. Specific research topics deal with multi-modal transportation planning, integrating forward and reverse transportation flows and real-time control of such networks.
The PhD student is expected to do both supervised and unsupervised research, write a PhD thesis and research papers on the research project. A small part of the position involves teaching in courses offered by the group. Funding for these positions has not been finalized but a decision is expected before the end of this year.

'this vacancy will be promoted at the PhD Workshop Beijing'

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Requirements

For the PhD candidate positions, the applicant should have completed (or be close to completion of) a Master's degree in industrial engineering, econometrics, mathematics, or operations management, with a solid background in quantitative, statistical and/or econometric research methods. The candidate's file should demonstrate evidence of the ability to interact with industry and/or policy makers, since this is a key part of each project.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

We offer
  • a challenging job in a dynamic and ambitious University;
  • a PhD appointment for a period of 4 years from February 1, 2011;
  • gross salary is in the range of €28.500 - €36.500 per annum (on a full-time basis), this includes 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end of year allowance.
  • a broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, child care, moving expenses, savings schemes, coverage of costs of publishing the dissertation and excellent sports facilities).
  • Additionele informatie

    Information

    More information about the OPAC group can be found at http://w3.ieis.tue.nl/en/groups/opac/
    . More information about this position and the research programs should be addressed to: dr. Tom Van Woensel, phone +31 - 40 247 5017, e-mail: t.v.woensel@tue.nl.

    Information about terms of employment can be obtained from Mrs. Ellen van der Mierden, personnel officer (pz.ieis@tue.nl), phone: +31.40.247 4886. Further information about Eindhoven University of Technology can be found at http://www.tue.nl.

    18 Postgraduate research positions, TU Dortmund, Germany

    The new Collaborative Research Center SFB 876 at the TU Dortmund University

    Providing Information by Resource-Constrained Data Analysis

    offers the following positions and opportunities:

    Data Mining: 12 Postgraduate / Junior Researcher Positions, TU Dortmund University, SFB 876 with excellence in data mining, statistical learning, graphical models, parallel and distributed data mining, analysis of spectroscopy data, image analysis, high-throughput data analysis, or algorithm engineering

    Embedded Systems: 6 Postgraduate / Junior Researcher Positions, TU Dortmund University, SFB 876 with excellence in embedded systems, operating systems of ubiquitous systems, communication networks, energy-aware algorithms

    Information Systems: 2 Postgraduate / Junior Researcher Positions, TU Dortmund University, SFB 876 with excellence in Information engineering, multi-agent systems, privacy

    Fellowship: 2 SFB 876 Ph D or Postdoc Fellowships for 2 to 6 months

    The collaborative research center SFB876 brings together data mining and embedded systems and enhances their methods such that information from distributed, dynamic masses of data becomes available anytime and anywhere.
    The research center SFB 876 is structured into 12 interdisciplinary projects. Positions for Ph D students are now available for all of these projects. For further information about the projects see:
    http://www-ai.cs.uni-dortmund.de/auto?self=$fz10eqyn

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    Conditions of Employment for Postgraduates:

    Salary is according to the German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13, approx. EUR 34,000 p.a.). The positions are available from January 2011 until the end of 2012 with the possibility of extension. Application deadline: 02/02/2011 or until a suitable candidate is found.

    Women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be given priority.

    If applicable, the successful applicants are expected to work on obtaining a doctoral degree in the scope of this position.

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    How to Apply & What to Do in Case of Questions:

    Please address questions about the position and send your application in electronic form (PDF) by email to the project leader of the respective project and/or the speaker of the SFB876 "Prof. Dr. Katharina Morik" <katharina.morik@tu-dortmund.de>
    Please, indicate in the subject line of the mail: SFB876 application and the project identifier.

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    Postgraduates for Data Mining

    Project A1 Data Mining for Ubiquitous System Software: Finding usage patterns in system log data of ubiquitous systems will be tackled in two ways. First, data are aggregated by streaming algorithms at the ubiquitous system, finding patterns or motifs that are well suited for further learning. Second, the log data are analysed by graphical models (e.g., CRF, SVMstruct), regarding special kernel functions. These algorithms are parallelized for CUDA implementation. Finally, distributed clustering algorithms are investigated in order to find groups of usage patterns.
    Contact: katharina.morik@tu-dortmund.de

    Project A2 Algorithmic Aspects of Learning Methods in Embedded Systems: Algorithmic foundations of learning methods in resource-constrained systems are investigated with respect to memory models. In particular, clustering algorithms, graph algorithms, distributed algorithms, and data streaming algorithms are investigated with respect to energy consumption. Developing the theoretical basis for resource-aware learning is the focus of A2.
    Contact: Christian.sohler@tu-dortmund.de; jan.vahrenhold@tu-dortmund.de

    Project A3 Methods for the Efficient Resource Utilization in Machine Learning Algorithms: R programs are analyzed w.r.t. their resource consumption and a well-tailored compilation strategy will be developed. For diverse statistical learning algorithms the trade-off between quality of the learned model and recourse consumption will be determined. In particular, problems of model selection, feature selection will be investigated.
    Contact: joerg.rahnenfuehrer@tu-dortmund.de

    Project TB1 Resource-efficient and Distributed Platforms for Integrative Data Analysis: The analysis of spectroscopy data from a breath sensor for the timely disease diagnosis requires an online method for feature extraction, alignment methods, and prediction of spectra. High-throughput data analysis, bioinformatics, and online algorithms are the fields that contribute to developing smart wear including a breath sensor.
    Contact: sven.rahmann@tu-dortmund.de

    Project B2 Resource-optimizing time analysis of artifactious image sequences for the detection of nano objects: Plasmon assisted microscopy of nano objects (PAMONO) is a new sensor measuring extremely little objects. The PAMONO images are to be analysed in order to detect and classify viruses. The images are suffering from noise. Cleaning the data, comparing image analysis algorithms regarding their recognition capabilities and their respective resource consumptions are the tasks of data mining in this project.
    Contact: heinrich.mueller@tu-dortmund.de
    Alexander.zybin@isas.de

    Project C1 Feature Selection in High Dimensional Data for Risk Prognosis in Oncology: Ensemble methods are to be investigated, in how much they increase the stability of feature selection in high dimensional data where much less examples are given than features. Sets of exons (several exons make up for a gene) are to be clustered w.r.t. the oncology prognosis. Transfer learning will be evaluated concerning example sets stemming from different methods and collections of patients. Co-training will combine and fuse divers studies on exons or genes for neuroblastoma patients.
    Contact: katharina.morik@tu-dortmund.de

    Project C2 Multi-level statistical analysis of high-frequency spatio-temporal process data: High-frequency high-dimensional process data are typically analyzed in several steps. Interesting data need to be identified and selected in real time for further analysis because of limited storage capacities. By means of the challenging example of detection and classification of astrophysical particles appearing as transient patterns in spatio-temporal data, we want to construct robust generalizable techniques for reduction, classification and modeling of such data, as well as strategies for the suitable combination of these analysis steps.
    Contact: roland.fried@tu-dortmund.de; wolfgang.rhode@tu-dortmund.de

    Project C3 Regression approaches for large-scale high-dimensional data: The scalability of modern regression approaches is often stretched to its limits by a large number of observations and/or variables. This aggravates their use in embedded systems. The goal of this project is therefore the development of highly efficient regression methods. Algorithms are to be developed that reduce the number of observations using, e.g., random linear projections and sampling (streaming algorithms), or the dimensionality of the underlying, possibly Bayesian, model classes imposing structural constraints, e.g., monotonicity.
    Contact: katja.ickstadt@tu-dortmund.de; christian.sohler@tu-dortmund.de

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    Postgraduates for Embedded Systems

    Project A1 Data Mining for Ubiquitous System Software: Instrumenting the operating system of ubiquitous systems for data gathering is difficult, since logging the data must not disturb the regular use of the system. The instrumentation must be platform independent. New methods based on Dynamic Aspect C++ are to be developed and optimized regarding resource consumption. Applying learned models to the operating systems requires a generic framework so that efficiency is actually enhance by them.
    Contact: olaf.spinczyk@tu-dortmund.de

    Project A3 Methods for the Efficient Resource Utilization in Machine Learning Algorithms: This project builds a bridge between learning algorithms in terms of R programs and resource efficiency. Based on an internal representation of R, optimizations of the compiler are to be developed that take into account memory allocations. The optimized internal representation is then transformed until a stanrad compiler and C++ libraries produce resource-efficient code.
    Contact: peter.marwedel@tu-dortmund.de

    Project A4 Resource Efficient and Distributed Platforms for Integrative Aata Analysis: This project explores technical and conceptual foundations for distributed execution platforms that are self-descriptive regarding their provision and consumption of resources. In particular, the description of resources like memory, power consumption, bandwidth, or runtime constraints is of special interest. Due to the platform's ability to describe itself, applications have a valid basis for resource-aware decisions and hence are enabled to optimize their resource requests. The major challenge of this approach is to deal with the vast complexity of embedded platforms and dynamic interactions between the resource types envisaged.
    Contact: peter.marwedel@tu-dortmund.de; christian.wietfeld@tu-dortmund.de

    Project B2 Resource-optimizing Time Analysis of Artifactious Image Sequences for the Detection of Nano Objects: The platform from project A4 is enhanced. Here, FPGA approaches and implementations for GPGPU are developed. In order to gain independence from various multiprocessor architectures, a high-level synthesis and multi-objective optimization of hardware-software partitionings are to be investigated.
    Contact: peter.marwedel@tu-dortmund.de

    Project B4 Analysis and Communication for Dynamic Traffic Prognosis: This project researches innovative, high precision and real time prognosis algorithms to predict object stream behaviour. The quality of the prognosis depends on the quantity, quality and reliability plus synchronicity of the available information on representative objects in the stream. In consideration of the avaiability of the multitude of sensor data sources as well as resource starved embedded systems, this sub-project also explores novel data aggregation, fusion and communication methods with respect to the requirements set by the prognosis, and evaluates the expected benefits.
    Contact: christian.wietfeld@tu-dortmund.de; schreckenberg@ptt.uni-due.de

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    Postgraduates for Information Engineering

    Project A5 Exchange and Fusion of Information under Availability and Confidentiality Requirements in Multi-Agent Systems: Achieving both availability and confidentiality of information implies the development and employment of concepts and algorithms that handle conflicting security issues of actors and persons. This should be possible even in situations with limited technical infrastructure in terms of time, space, and communication. This project aims at extending data base techniques to multi-agent systems oriented towards the approach of J.Y. Halpern and K.R. O?Neill (2005, 2008), in particular for the purpose of data mining in embedded systems.
    Contact: joachim.biskup@tu-dortmund.de
    gabriele.kern-isberner@tu-dortmund.de

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    C: SFB/TR 8 Postdoc Fellowships for 2 to 6 months

    The research center SFB 876 offers fellowships for visiting postgraduate or postdoctoral researchers for a lump sum of EUR 3,000 per month. Candidates from all over the world and with excellence in computer science particularly in data analysis or embedded systems will be considered, if they demonstrate potential to engage in innovative research together with SFB 876 researchers and students. Applicants need to propose a research program for two to six months, linked to one or more of the SFB 876.
    Contact: katharina.morik@tu-dortmund.de ; Wolfgang.rhode@tu-dortmund.de

    Minggu, 28 November 2010

    MSc Scholarships in Management and Information Systems, University of Manchester, UK


    MSc Management and Information Systems Scholarship for Study by Distance Learning at University of Manchester

    Overview
    The School of Environment and Development invites applications for a fully-funded scholarship for candidates from developing countries for Master`s study by distance learning on the MSc Management and Information Systems. The scholarship will cover all study costs including tuition and examining fees and course material costs.

    MSc Management and Information Systems
    The MSc in M&IS develops the “hybrid” mix of management and information systems skills that we know from experience is essential to the successful and strategic application of information and communication technologies by today’s organizations.
    It is designed to develop two groups of participants in developing and transitional economies: functional managers who wish to take greater control over, and make a more direct contribution to, change in their organizations via the development and implementation of information systems; and information systems professionals who wish to improve the success rate of the information systems they develop or use, and who may also wish to upgrade their management skills and knowledge.
    The programme is offered by IDPM`s Development Informatics Group, with staff members contributing to the University`s Centre for Development Informatics.

    Who studies on this programme?
    The MSc M&IS programme is available through distance learning so that practitioners can study while continuing to work in their ongoing professional roles, in the public, private and civil society sectors, or in roles in international organizations, agencies or NGOs. Students work alongside their MSc study, and complete the programme part-time, typically in about two-and-a-half years.

    Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?
    The scholarships are intended to support students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK qualification. Applicants should:

    1. Be a national of and resident in a developing country of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America or Oceania.
    2. Have at least two years` work experience in a post relevant to their MSc M&IS studies.
    3. Hold a UK second class honours, upper division, or above, or its international equivalent, in their Bachelor`s degree.
    Applicants must not have previously studied in a developed country (short/language courses excluded).

    How to apply
    You should apply in the normal way for the MSc Management & Information Systems: Change and Development by Distance Learning. Use the following link to apply online:
    Apply online at http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/
    In the online application form, instead of a `Statement of Purpose`, you should include an original 500-word (maximum) statement with your application specifying how studying the MSc M&IS by distance learning will contribute to your professional and personal development.
    This document must be included in your application and also e-mailed separately to Mr Daniel Chung, SED Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at: daniel.chung@manchester.ac.uk.
    The title of your e-mail should be `M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant` plus your name and seven-digit University of Manchester application number (this is generated when you submit your application form); for example: `M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant Sally Smith 2507949`.

    Deadline for applications
    The deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday 17 December 2010 17.00 GMT. If you are successful you will be notified by the end of December 2010 and start the programme in January 2011.
    If you have any enquiries regarding your application, please contact Daniel Chung, SED Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at daniel.chung@manchester.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)161 275 0962.
    Visit
    http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/funding/mis-dl-scholarships.htm

    Fulbright International Science & Technology Award 2011, USA

    2011 INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR PhD STUDY

    The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2012-2013 academic year matriculants. The Fulbright Program in Indonesia promotes mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below.

    ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
    Applicants will possess:

    • a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale). Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2011 may also apply.
    • demonstrated leadership qualities.
    • a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
    • a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
    • a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.
    • a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS 6.5 or higher at the time of application.
    • a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected for nomination).

    DISCIPLINES
    Eligible fields include:
    • Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
    • Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)
    • Astronomy / Planetary Sciences
    • Biology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Sciences/Engineering
    • Energy
    • Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
    • Environmental Science/Engineering
    • Geology / Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
    • Information Sciences / Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible)
    • Materials Science/Engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Neurosciences
    • Oceanography
    • Physics
    • Public Health (research or theoretical focus only)

    http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech_fieldsofstudy.html

    HOW TO APPLY
    Candidates can access online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international or download the PDF format of the application below. A complete package include the online application or its PDF format, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, a professional resume, and TOEFL score report.

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation at Gd. Balai Pustaka 6th Fl, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4 Jakarta 10720.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    The deadline for the submission of the application and other required documents is April 15, 2011.
    The PDF form can be downloaded here.

    Jumat, 26 November 2010

    Postdoc position in parallel solvers for sparse saddle-point systems at CIMNE/UPC Barcelona



    Overview
    The International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is seeking a postdoctoral candidate in parallel sparse linear algebra for saddle-point type linear systems, arising from the finite element approximation of Navier-Stokes, Maxwell and Magnetohydrodynamics problems.

    The candidate will belong to the newly created Computational Mathematics and Physics department, which will be focused on the development of computational methods for the numerical approximation of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs).

    The creation of this group is funded by the Starting Grant COMFUS, recently awarded to Dr. Santiago Badia by the European Research Council (ERC). COMFUS is a five-year project that aims to advance in the field of numerical methods for fusion reactors technology. It involves the numerical approximation of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), electromagnetics and plasma physics.

    We are looking for excellent candidates holding a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Computational Mechanics/Physics.

    Strong background on sparse linear algebra, parallel computing and domain decomposition techniques will be highly appreciated. She/He would collaborate in the development of parallel linear solvers for saddlepoint problems. The applications to be simulated in this project require state-of-the-art large scale computing.

    The position will remain opened till filled, but it is recommended to apply before the end of January 2011. The appointment can be extended to five years, and the salary, among 32,000-39,000 EUR, will depend on experience.

    Please contact sbadia@cimne.upc.edu for further information.
    Send your application, providing CV, to:
    comfus@cimne.upc.edu

    Recommendation letters will likely be requested.

    Dr. Santiago Badia
    sbadia@cimne.upc.edu
    CIMNE - International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering
    Barcelona (Spain)

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow (DNA from Ancient Soils) at University of Adelaide

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow (DNA from Ancient Soils) at University of Adelaide

    Overview
    We are actively seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate ancient DNA (aDNA) and its mobility in tephra-derived soils and paleosols, and to study its reliability/utility in the reconstruction of past environments. This project “DNA from ancient soils” has been funded by the NZ Marsden Fund for three years.

    Applications are sought from candidates experienced in molecular biology and aDNA analysis, with a strong background in computational and infomatics skills. Some experience in soil chemistry/mineralogy/microbiology would be an advantage. The work will be performed in both New Zealand (University of Waikato) and Australia (University of Adelaide).

    The successful applicant will have been awarded their PhD at the time of taking up the appointment, and will have successfully published papers from their doctoral research.

    Salary will be in the range of NZ$63,327 to $70,326 per year, depending on skills and experience.

    Enquiries of an academic nature can be directed to Professor David Lowe, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Waikato, email: d.lowe@waikato.ac.nz or see http://earth.waikato.ac.nz/

    Enquiries of an academic nature can also be directed to Professor Alan Cooper, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, University of Adelaide, email:
    alan.cooper@adelaide.edu.au or see http://www.adelaide.edu.au/acad/

    Fixed-term for three years from February 2011
    Closing date: 15 January 2011 Vacancy number: 300356

    For more information and to apply, visit www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz

    Peace and Conflict Studies Scholarship at the International Peace Research Institute

    Peace and Conflict Studies Scholarship at the International Peace Research Institute

    Overview
    The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend. Please be aware that it may take up to four weeks after arrival in Canberra before you receive your stipend payment. Recipients of the Oslo Piece Scholarhsip should come prepared with their own personal funds to support them for this period.

    Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)

    Stipend
    Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
    Oslo: NOK 30,000

    2011 Applications
    Application Close: 30 April 2011
    Take Up By: 17 June 2011

    Oslo Session Commences: 15 August 2011 (tbc)
    Oslo Session Ends: 9 December 2011 (tbc)

    Canberra Semester Commences: 21 February 2010
    Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2011

    Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies

    Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students

    Application Procedure for International Students
    Assemble supporting materials:
    An original or certified copy of complete academic transcript(s) - listing subjects taken and results achieved. (Original and certified English translation where applicable.) Please note that in order to receive an unconditional official offer of study from University Admissions you will eventually be required to submit either original copies of your documentation or copies certified according to the following instructions.

    Proof of satisfaction of English language requirement (see below for details) if necessary.

    At least two letters of academic reference with Referee`s Questionnaire forms. These must be sent directly to the GSIA office either by email, fax or post (contact details appear immediately below).
    • Hedley Bull Scholarship applicants must submit three letters of academic reference and a written statement making a case for being granted a scholarship.
    • Peace and Conflict Studies and Oslo Peace Scholarship applicants must submit three letters of reference two academic and one professional) and a written statement of interest.
    If you are seeking admission on the basis of a combination of an academic qualification and relevant work experience, you must submit a CV and a supporting statement. All supporting materials can be scanned for inclusion with the online application, or sent directly to GSIA at the following address:

    GSIA Offices
    Graduate Studies in International Affairs
    Department of International Relations
    School of International, Political and Strategic Studies
    Hedley Bull Centre, Building 130
    The Australian National University
    Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

    fax +61 (2) 6125 7693
    phone +61 (2) 6125 3793
    email : gsia@anu.edu.au

    Contact
    Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:

    Email: gsia@anu.edu.au
    Phone: +61-2-6125 2167
    Source: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/oslops.htm

    PhD Scholarship in Modelling the fate and Optimizing the Removal of Selected Xenobiotic Organic Micro-Pollutants from Point and Network Water Sources

    PhD Scholarship in Modelling the fate and Optimizing the Removal of Selected Xenobiotic Organic Micro-Pollutants from Point and Network Water Sources at Denmarks Tekniske Universitet

    Overview
    Are you interested in a research career and in developing tomorrow`s computer systems for forecasting and control in urban water management? Then here is an opportunity to do a PhD in an internationally recognized research environment supported by some of the world`s leading environmental consulting and software developers.

    Wider context of the project
    This PhD scholarship is funded by the DTU Environment.

    The overall aim of the PhD fellowship is to close the current knowledge gap, existing between state-of-the-art process models, predicting the fate of xenobiotic organic micro-pollutants (XOMs) and full-scale XOM removal efficiencies observed in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Major outputs of this project shall be a modeling framework developed for assessing the fate of selected pharmaceuticals in WWTPs.

    The list of possible scientific collaborators include leading scientist in the field, working at DTU Environment, the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (Norway) and at the Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology-INRA-UR50 (France).

    Scientific focus of the announced PhD position
    Removal of anthropogenic pharmaceutical contaminants derived from point and network sources through conventional biological treatment processes is a significant but insufficient means in reducing the environmental impact. The selection and development of, for instance, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment is one of the greatest concerns with regard to the use of antimicrobials – a potential threat to public health.

    Consequently, the robust prediction of xenobiotic organic micro-pollutants (XOM) mass-balance around bioreactors is crucial to (i) improve the assessment of the environmental impact, (ii) assist the regional decision making process to optimize pollution control; (iii) develop robust control strategies, including advanced chemical processes combined with biological systems. Research in the field of water and environmental biotechnology is concerned with describing XOM fate using experimental and mathematical modeling assessments. Simulation results obtained using conventional process models of xenobiotic organic micro-pollutant (XOM) fate in water discharges suggest significant discrepancies between measured (full-scale) data.

    As evidenced by our already published results, these model inefficiencies can be avoided using a model identification/calibration method developed in a former project. The high number of pharmaceutical XOMs and the wide variety of biodegradation and speciation processes characteristic to these compounds require the development of a modeling framework, including process kinetics equations and assumptions made based on physico-chemical assessment of contaminants – an aim that this fellowship would advocate. The PhD fellow would carry out mathematical model identification, calibration and evaluation using an experimental database. Additionally, the successful candidate would carry out or coordinate targeted experimental activities, if required. Model-based evaluation of possible engineering solutions to enhance XOM removal will also be undertaken. The simulation software WEST (MostForWater) with open code will be used by the fellow.

    Qualifications

    At the date of appointment candidates must hold an MSc degree in engineering sciences, natural sciences and/or mathematics, preferably with a specialization in two of the following fields: bio-/chemical/environmental engineering, statistics, process modeling and Bayesian analysis. The successful candidate must be an efficient team worker, have good communication skills, and have a critical approach to formulation and testing of hypotheses. Practical experience (e.g., laboratory, process modelling) is an advantage but not a prerequisite. Any former process modeling experience in using the software WEST will be considered as an advantage.

    Approval and Enrolment
    The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

    PhD at DTU Environment
    As PhD student at DTU Environment you will be part of the scientific staff and treated as such. We are one of the leading university institutes in Europe with a large network worldwide. We have an international environment with an international MSc education and 60 PhD students from a number of countries. Copenhagen is a pleasant place to live with easy transport and a rich cultural life.

    Salary and appointment terms
    The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

    The successful candidate will be employed at and enrolled as a PhD student at DTU Environment (www.env.dtu.dk), within the framework of the Urban Water Technology graduate school (www.urbanwatertech.dk). Annual salary starts at 45,000 EUR before tax, including pension/holiday pay.

    The starting date is negotiable but a quick start is preferred.

    Further information
    Further information is available from Associate Professor Benedek Gy. Plósz (e-mail: beep@env.dtu.dk).

    Do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see below!

    Application
    We must have your online application by 20 January 2011. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents:
    • A cover letter explaining the applicant`s motivation to apply for the research project (not more than one page)
    • A curriculum vitae providing relevant academic, employment and personal details
    • Authorized academic transcripts and copies of master thesis work or publications
    • Contact details for two reference persons that we may contact for further inquires
    • Documentation of English language competence
    • Candidates will be evaluated based on their research potential and commitment and selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
    The scholarship is open to both Danish and international applicants.

    All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

    Source: http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=40135f25-914a-4503-bfd2-c04d87169d84

    PhD Scholarship in Recruitment of Baltic Cod at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua)


    Overview
    A PhD Scholarship on recruitment of Baltic cod is available at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) with starting date February 2011. The project will be carried out in the Section for Population Ecology and –Genetics in Charlottenlund.

    DTU Aqua is an institute at the Technical University of Denmark. The purpose of DTU Aqua is to provide research, advice and education at the highest international level within the sustainable exploitation of living marine and freshwater resources, the biology of aquatic organisms and the development of ecosystems as well as their integration in ecosystem-based management. The institute has an international research staff comprising approx. 90 academic employees.

    Project description
    The PhD project will address the role of clupeids as predators on early life stages of cod, and involves field sampling, laboratory analyses and modelling studies. It will investigate the impact of predation by sprat and herring on cod eggs and larvae based on diet compositions of clupeids sampled in areas and during years with widely contrasting hydrographic conditions. Specifically, the project will focus on: 1) prey selection of herring and sprat from the available food environment, monitored by plankton surveys conducted concurrently to the stomach sampling, and 2) estimating cod egg predation mortality caused by clupeids based on developed prey selection models, egg abundance and distribution from ichthyoplankton surveys, as well as herring and sprat abundance from hydroacoustic surveys and stock assessment models.

    Qualifications
    We are looking for a candidate who has:
    • Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, or equivalent, in Aquatic Sciences
    • Previous experience in fisheries and marine biological research
    • Proficiency in written and spoken English
    • Keen interest in research and a wish to work in the field of aquatic science
    • Approval and Enrolment
    The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

    Salary and appointment terms
    The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

    Further information
    For further information about the project please contact Director Fritz Köster, (+45) 3588 3300.

    General information may be obtained from Helge Abildhauge Thomsen, (+45) 3588 3020, or Nina Qvistgaard, (+45) 3588 3090

    Application
    We must have your online application by 7 December 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, documentation of a completed master`s degree including grades, and, if possible, copies of relevant scientific publications written by the applicant. Furthermore, the application must include a vision for the PhD study and for this project in particular.

    Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master`s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

    All interested candidates irrespective of disalibity, age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

    The purpose of DTU Aqua is to provide research, advice and education at the highest international level within the sustainable exploitation of living marine and freshwater resources, the biology of aquatic organisms and the dynamics of ecosystems as well as their integration in ecosystem-based management. DTU Aqua has 280 employees, of whom a third are scientific staff. The other employees are assistant biologists, laboratory technicians, IT employees, administrative staff, ship`s crew, student assistants etc. The institute is organized into eight scientific sections which carry out the research, educational and advisory activities. In addition, the institute has a number of scientific and administrative support functions, including the research vessel DANA. DTU Aqua has employees in Charlottenlund, Silkeborg and Hirtshals as well as on Dana. You can read more about DTU Aqua on www.aqua.dtu.dk

    Rabu, 24 November 2010

    Call Ph.D.Plus Scholarships 2011

    Call Ph.D.Plus Scholarships 2011

    With Ph.D.Plus Scholarships VLIR-UOS gives the opportunity to PhD degree holders to follow an intensive (refresher) course or conduct intensive scientific activities in a short period of time at a Flemish university and under the supervision of a Flemish promoter with the aim of utilising the acquired knowledge in the local context.

    Only nationals from a country on the country list can apply who have not been granted a Ph.D.Plus scholarship from VLIR-UOS yet and who have obtained a Ph.D. degree

    • at (preferably but not necessarily) a Flemish university OR at another university but then this must have been in the framework of a VLIR-UOS programme;
    • at least 1 year before the start of the Ph.D. Plus scholarship.

    Deadline for submission of proposals: 29 November 2010.

    You can find more information in the call on the bottom of this page.

    Country list
    Africa: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
    Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Palestinian Administrative Areas, Philippines, Vietnam
    Latin America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru, Surinam


    Informasi lebih lanjut: http://www.vliruos.be/index.php?language=NL&navid=582&direct_to=South_South_mobility_allowances_2009

    Post doctoral positions at the National Research Council of Canada

    Dear Colleagues

    The National Research Council of Canada (NRCC) is looking for post doctoral
    candidates for 15 month terms starting immediately.

    Positions are available for

    1) Process simulation: integration of membranes into existing
    processes for CO2 capture and enriched oxygen combustion in fossil fueled
    power generation.
    2) Process simulation: development and cost analysis of new process
    designs for CH4 purification from anaerobic digestion of biomass and/or
    landfill gas.

    In the two positions above, applicants do not need direct experience in gas
    membrane separations but experience in process design and simulation is
    the primary focus.

    3) Polymer chemists for development of membrane materials (PIMs
    and interpenetrating networks).
    4) Formation and testing of asymmetric flat sheet/hollow fibre
    membranes for gas separations.

    The post-doctoral positions at NRCC are now called Research Associates with
    medical/dental/holiday benefits and a salary of ~60,000 $CDN/year. You are
    eligible for the Research Associate Program if you possess a Ph.D. in natural
    science or engineering or a Master's degree in an engineering field earned
    within the last five years, or you expect to obtain the degree within six
    months.


    More information can be found at

    http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/careers/programs/research-associate.html

    and

    http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/careers/programs/terms-employment.html

    to apply please fill out the application at

    http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/careers/programs/apply-on-line.html


    Sincerely, Mauro

    Mauro Dal-Cin
    Research Officer
    Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
    National Research Council of Canada
    1500 Montreal Road, M-12, Rm 351
    Ottawa, Ont.
    K1A 0R6
    CANADA
    613 993 0415 phone
    613 942 2384 fax

    __._,_.___

    Selasa, 23 November 2010

    MSc Scholarships in Management and Information Systems, University of Manchester, UK

    MSc Management and Information Systems Scholarship for Study by Distance Learning at University of Manchester

    Overview
    The School of Environment and Development invites applications for a fully-funded scholarship for candidates from developing countries for Master`s study by distance learning on the MSc Management and Information Systems. The scholarship will cover all study costs including tuition and examining fees and course material costs.

    MSc Management and Information Systems
    The MSc in M&IS develops the “hybrid” mix of management and information systems skills that we know from experience is essential to the successful and strategic application of information and communication technologies by today’s organizations.
    It is designed to develop two groups of participants in developing and transitional economies: functional managers who wish to take greater control over, and make a more direct contribution to, change in their organizations via the development and implementation of information systems; and information systems professionals who wish to improve the success rate of the information systems they develop or use, and who may also wish to upgrade their management skills and knowledge.
    The programme is offered by IDPM`s Development Informatics Group, with staff members contributing to the University`s Centre for Development Informatics.

    Who studies on this programme?
    The MSc M&IS programme is available through distance learning so that practitioners can study while continuing to work in their ongoing professional roles, in the public, private and civil society sectors, or in roles in international organizations, agencies or NGOs. Students work alongside their MSc study, and complete the programme part-time, typically in about two-and-a-half years.

    Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?
    The scholarships are intended to support students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK qualification. Applicants should:
    Be a national of and resident in a developing country of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America or Oceania.
    Have at least two years` work experience in a post relevant to their MSc M&IS studies.
    Hold a UK second class honours, upper division, or above, or its international equivalent, in their Bachelor`s degree.
    Applicants must not have previously studied in a developed country (short/language courses excluded).

    How to apply
    You should apply in the normal way for the MSc Management & Information Systems: Change and Development by Distance Learning. Use the following link to apply online:
    Apply online at http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/
    In the online application form, instead of a `Statement of Purpose`, you should include an original 500-word (maximum) statement with your application specifying how studying the MSc M&IS by distance learning will contribute to your professional and personal development.
    This document must be included in your application and also e-mailed separately to Mr Daniel Chung, SED Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at: daniel.chung@manchester.ac.uk.
    The title of your e-mail should be `M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant` plus your name and seven-digit University of Manchester application number (this is generated when you submit your application form); for example: `M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant Sally Smith 2507949`.

    Deadline for applications
    The deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday 17 December 2010 17.00 GMT. If you are successful you will be notified by the end of December 2010 and start the programme in January 2011.
    If you have any enquiries regarding your application, please contact Daniel Chung, SED Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at daniel.chung@manchester.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)161 275 0962.
    Visit
    http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/funding/mis-dl-scholarships.htm

    European Master Scholarships in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics, Erasmus Mundus

    European Master Scholarships in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics, Erasmus Mundus
    The aim of the European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics (FUSION-EP) programme is to provide a high-level, multinational, research-oriented education in fusion-related engineering physics, in close relation to the research activities of the partners, together with a well-integrated language and cultural experience. The combined and harmonized teaching & research of the 7 universities offers a broad range of competences in the field of fusion science and engineering physics. The Joint European Masters Programme offers a genuine European opportunity for Master level studies in a field which is of crucial importance to solving the urgent and vital problem of world energy supply.

    In view of the expertise of the partners, the programme offers three programme tracks to the student: Plasma physics (fusion-oriented); Computational methods in physics; and Instrumentation and Radiation. The programme structure is combined with a mandatory stay for each student at two universities in two countries: semesters 1&2 at University A; and semesters 3 & 4 in B. Semesters 3 & 4 are in a particular track.
    During semester 4 students will also attend a one month long winter school at the ITER site (attendance is compulsory). After semesters 2 & 4 a summer event is organized (attendance is compulsory) in which tracks and Master thesis topics are proposed for Master 1 students Master 2 students defend their thesis at this event. Student mobility is an inherent part of the programme structure and philosophy.

    The partners in the Consortium are:
    Universiteit Gent, Belgium (coordinator)
    Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy, France
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
    Universität Stuttgart, Germany
    The joint or multiple degrees are recognised in Belgium, France, Spain and Germany.
    Admission criteria:
    Bachelor degree in engineering physics, applied physics, physics or equivalent degree. Sufficient bachelor level knowledge in classical and modern physics is mandatory together with the necessary mathematical and computer programming skills. No difference is made between third-country students, EU students, grantees and non-grantees. Applicants (students and scholars) from third countries (whether or not applying for a grant) will be subject to a well-defined selection procedure aimed at achieving high quality.
    Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
    Per academic year Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for FUSION-EP students from third countries are available. Nationals coming from all countries other than the 25 EU Member States (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia), the EEA-EFTA states (Island, Liechtenstein and Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (presently Croatia and Turkey), who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries are considered “third-country nationals”.
    no more than 4 of the selected third-country students should come from the same country.
    no more than 2 of the selected third-country students should come from the same institution (3 where a Partnership under Action 3 has been established).
    The Erasmus Mundus scholarship consist of twenty monthly instalments of 1600 euro and a yearly fee of 5000 euro to cover expenses, like subscription fees, insurances and travel.

    Application files should be posted to:
    Prof. G. Van Oost
    FUSION-EP Secretariat – Application FUSION-EP
    Faculty of Engineering
    Department of Applied Physics
    J.Plateaustraat, 22
    B – 9000 Ghent
    Belgium

    Email: EMFusion@UGent.be
    Source: http://econsort.ugent.be/index.asp?p=829&a=829

    GEM MSc course - Erasmus Mundus

    GEM MSc course - General Information

    Five renowned European institutes offer a unique Erasmus Mundus joint European Master of Science (MSc) Course in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM), which starts annually in September.
    Application deadline: 30 December 2010
    Regards,
    Erly Bahsan
    Taiwan Tech

    Rabu, 17 November 2010

    Fulbright Master Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

    Fulbright Master Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

    Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

    * a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
    * leadership qualities
    * a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
    * demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
    * a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
    * a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

    DISCIPLINES
    All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. The fields of study covered by the Fulbright scholarship program in the past were limited to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 2004, however, the policy has been changed to include also other disciplines with the exception of fields related to patient care or medical training nor to continue their study at medical school.

    HOW TO APPLY
    Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
    Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

    * Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
    * Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
    * One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
    * Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
    * Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

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

    DEADLINE
    The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 30, 2011.
    Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
    The form can be downloaded here.

    http://www.aminef.or.id/file/fulbright/2010%20FULBRIGHT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.doc

    Scholarship for PhD and Post-Doctoral from Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

    Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (MSP)

    1. Introduction
    The Programme was launched in 1413H (1992), named ‘The IDB Merit Scholarship
    Programme for High Technology' (MSP).

    2. Objective and Scope
    The objective of the programme is to develop technically qualified human
    resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and
    outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research
    in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of
    the member countries.
    The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i)
    3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.

    3. Concept
    The concept is to assist the needs of the IDB member countries and their
    institutions in developing high quality and hi-tech human resources in science
    and technology areas that they are lacking but crucial for their development.

    4. Eligibility Criteria
    To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following basic
    criteria:
    * Age not over (a) 35 years for Ph.D. study, and (b) 40 years for Post-Doctoral
    research;
    * Attached to a research/academic/development institution in science and
    technology in their respective country;
    * Must possess the required academic background in the related field of their
    proposed study/research and have some professional/research experience in the
    respective field;
    * Demonstrate that the research proposal
    has scientific and technological relevance with the objective of meeting the
    priority development needs of the country;
    * Have good command of the language of the institution of study and the ability
    to conduct scientific work in it.

    5. Fields of Study
    Fields of studies under the programme are determined by the priority needs of
    the country’s development in science and technology sectors and to supplement
    the IDB vision 1440H. Current focus is thus on the following fields of
    studies:
    Health/medicine, Agriculture/Food production, Water Resources/ Desertification,
    Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, Development-focused ICT, and
    pure Science subjects.

    6. Place of Study
    The selected candidates are to pursue their research and study at the top most
    reputable academic and research institutions worldwide.

    7. Benefits
    The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
    * All academic expenses
    * Living allowances
    * Health Insurance
    * Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
    * Conference Participation allowance
    * Scientific Paper preparation allowance
    * Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
    * Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)

    8. Annual time-table
    The Programme is announced through the IDB Governors' Offices in the countries
    concerned by the following annual time-table:
    September - Announcement of the Programme
    December 31 - Deadline for submission of applications to IDB Governor's Office

    9. How to apply
    Downloaded application form for 3-Year Ph.D. Study or application form
    for Post-Doctoral Research. The applications must be submitted through the
    nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is
    the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB
    and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. Applications
    sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.

    10. Selection procedure
    All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor's Office are to go through
    the following process:
    1. Screening by the IDB Governor's Office to forward to IDB the most eligible
    applications;
    2. In-house review at the IDB;
    3. Scientific and technical evaluation of eligible applications by a panel of
    external reviewers composed of scientists and experts in their fields.
    4. Final selection by the IDB.

    11. Obligations of the Partners
    1. Candidates
    Candidates awarded the scholarship must:
    1. Sign the Surety Bond stating their commitments to studies, to return to
    their countries upon completion and resume work in their home institutions;
    2. Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time continuous basis and
    provide the IDB with periodic reports on their academic
    3. Not seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their
    studies, unless agreed to in writing by the IDB;
    4. Respect the laws of the country of study while maintaining good personal and
    professional conducts consistent with the objectives, rules & regulations of the
    programme and the overall mission of the IDB as an Islamic institution.
    5. To register with the Science Development Network (SDN) for continuous
    scientific/professional activities under the patronage of IDB.

    2. Nominating Institutions
    As a partner in the joint effort with the IDB, the institutions nominating
    candidates are expected to:
    1. Nominate suitable candidates, assist them in all aspects of the
    documentation preparation and in securing the necessary endorsement from the
    Office of the IDB Governor for the country.
    2. Assist the selected scholars in preparation of their departure for study and
    place them on study-leave maintaining their pay-roll status.
    3. Help resettle them and support them in their research and equipment needs,
    on their return to the institution.

    3. Offices of the IDB Governors
    As the channel of announcement and initial processing of the applications, the
    Offices of the IDB Governors are expected to:
    1. Announce the Programme as widely as possible among the scientific and
    research communities in the country;
    2. Disseminate information and application forms to all relevant scientific and
    research institutions and interested scholars in the country;
    3. Screen and pre-process applications to ensure eligibility and completion of
    documentation against requirements;
    4. Pre-select and submit to the IDB only those who are most qualified and in
    the proposed fields of study that are most needed for the development of the
    country.

    12. Community Development Support
    To help scholars prepare themselves for their future leading role in the
    socio-economic and technological development of their societies and countries,
    the IDB also provides them with extra-curricular activities under a special
    programme called Community Development Programme (CDP) comprising the following
    two components:
    * Post Study Activities (PSA): Since the graduates are the keys to the delivery
    of IDB objectives of socio-economic and technological development of their
    societies and countries, IDB supports them with a range of activities including
    formation of IDB Graduates’ Associations and monitoring their contribution to
    their society, institution and country. The Scholars are facilitated to enlist
    their names as consultants/experts for various capacity building and knowledge
    transfer programmes in IDB member countries under the IDB Technical Cooperation
    Programme (TCP).

    * Capacity Building Activities (CBA): The graduates are eligible to participate
    in regional Community Development Workshops that are held in different countries
    as part of the Capacity Building Activities for partners of the IDB Special
    Assistance and Scholarship Programmes.

    13. Â Programme Management
    The day-to-day implementation of the Programme is undertaken by the IDB
    Scholarship Division under the guidance and supervision of the IDB Management.

    http://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous?NavigationTarget=navurl://c28c70fde436815fcff1257ef5982a08

    Minggu, 14 November 2010

    IFAS Scholarships

    Call for funding application 2011
    Honours, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral students, Senior Researchers

    IFAS-Research would like to remind research teams, researchers and
    students in the Human and Social Sciences working on Southern Africa,
    that all applications for the financing of research works, events, field
    trips or publications for 2011 must imperatively reach us by email only
    (research@ifas.org.za
    research@ifas.org.za?

    subject=Funding%20Application%202011>)
    before the 30th of November 2010.

    All applications will be considered. However, research in line with that
    of the Institute will be an advantage. As a reminder, we list hereunder
    our four current focus areas. No conditions of nationality apply. This
    call is therefore clearly intended to elicit projects from researchers
    from both Europe and Southern Africa. Beyond the themes indicated below,
    Southern African researchers willing to submit projects of a comparative
    nature (between Southern Africa and Europe) requiring fieldwork in
    France are welcome.

    The 3 essential eligibility criteria are:

    * an existing or potential scientific partnership between France and
    Southern Africa, and with Francophone countries when applicable;
    if in doubt the applicants may contact IFAS to be put in touch
    with researchers likely to collaborate with them
    * an overall budget of less than 40 000 South African Rands or 4000
    euros;
    * financial participation from another institution (details of which
    should be provided in the project).

    *Focus areas : *

    1. *Southern African Cities: Urban Dynamics and Governance*
    Issues of security, privatisation of public services, local
    government and the adoption of "best practice" models,
    participation, migration and xenophobia, historical development of
    Southern African cities, spatial justice and the right to the city.
    2. *Democratic Transformation in the Region*
    1. Mapping of electoral dynamics, party politics, republicanism;
    2. Law and transformation : constitutional changes, protection
    of minority rights, equity policies; human rights regime,
    refugee & asylum regimes, citizenship and its
    transformation, challenges posed by right of access to basic
    services;
    3. Democracy and the media including the challenges of
    E-government and digital democracy;
    4. Education and transformation: school and nation-building
    processes, language policy, higher education transformation,
    elite formation.
    3. *Long Term Perspective on the History of People's Settlement in
    Southern Africa*
    Multidisciplinary knowledge of Middle and Late Stone Age; past and
    current migration trends in the field of history, archaeology,
    rock art, socio-anthropology, linguistics, current issues of
    memory and the celebration of history in contemporary Southern Africa
    4. *Comparative Developments Economics*
    Formal/informal labour, economic policy development, governance,
    effects of liberalisation on Southern African economies,
    sector-focused studies, SADC-NEPAD – EU relations, critical and
    comparative approaches to development economics, in particular to
    sustainable development issues (such as environmental justice).

    *Selection process of applications:*

    * Deadline for applications : *30 November 2010*
    * Pre-selection of applications and sending to the reporters of the
    Research Advisory Comittee : mid-December 2010
    * Feedback from the Research Advisory Committee members and
    validation : end of January 2011

    Responses will be sent to applicants by e-mail by mid-February 2011.

    /Please note that financing of research projects will be granted with
    the condition precedent that IFAS has enough allocated budget to this
    end in the year 2011./

    *[Application form
    <http://www.ifas.org.za/research/pdf/funding-application-2011.doc>]

    Jumat, 12 November 2010

    PhD student for studies on protein dynamics at Linnaeus University

    PhD student for studies on protein dynamics at Linnaeus University

    Overview
    Linnaeus University is the result of a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University. Together we will be creating a new, exciting university with 31 000 students and 2 000 employees. Linnaeus University will be a modern, international university in the Småland region of Sweden, where people can grow to reach their potential. For more information see: Lnu.se.

    The School of Natural Sciences is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The research activities within this multidisciplinary school include the areas of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Marine Ecology and Microbiology. The research group of Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry now seeks a PhD student for studies on protein dynamics.

    The research project will deal with amyloid protein aggregation. This process is common to numerous devastating diseases, including Alzheimer`s and Parkinson`s diseases and type II diabetes mellitus. The student will be involved in computational studies of amyloid aggregation. The selected PhD student will have unique opportunities to gain deep knowledge and skills in applying computational chemistry methods to biological macromolecules. Methods to be used include molecular dynamics simulations and quantum mechanical calculations. For relevant publications, see: J. Mol. Biol., 387 407–415 (2009) and J. Phys. Chem. Lett., 1 471–474 (2010). Further details on the group are given in the group`s web-page: http://lnu.se/research-groups/computational-chemistry-and-biochemistry-group?l=en

    Applicants should have a Masters Degree (240hp/240ECTS) in a subject area of relevance for the present project. Documented training and experience of Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Physical Chemistry or a related area is a prerequisite. Written and oral communication skills in English are also essential. The student will need to have, or obtain in little time, working knowledge of the linux operating system. Experience with MD simulations, quantum chemistry packages, system administration, programming and/or high performance computer systems will be an advantage. Basic requirements for post-graduate studies are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen), Chapter 7.

    The PhD studies are limited to 4 years (100%) but may be extended by up to 5 years through teaching at the undergraduate level. Successful completion of the post-graduate studies will lead to a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. The starting point for the PhD education is negotiable.

    For further information please contact Dr. Ran Friedman at +46-480-446290 (ran.friedman@lnu.se), Head of School Ian Nicholls, +46-480-446258 (ian.nicholls@lnu.se) or Personnel Officer Leif Eriksson at +46-480-446028 (leif.eriksson@lnu.se).

    Uuni0n representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772- 28 80 00.

    Application should be addressed to: Registrator, Linnaeus University, S-351 95 Växjö, Sweden or by e-mail to registrator@lnu.se, and should arrive no later than November 22, 2010. Mark your application with reference number 2010/2635. The application (in English) should contain a CV, documentation of exams and grades, a copy of an undergraduate thesis, a list of at least 2 referees (with telephone, fax, and/or e-mail), at least two letters of recommendation, a description of motivation and experience relevant to the research project and any other documentation (including industrial experience) that the applicant would like to present.

    Kamis, 11 November 2010

    NUS PhD-MBA at National University of Singapore

    NUS PhD-MBA at National University of Singapore

    Overview
    The new NUS PhD-MBA (www.phd-mba.nus.edu), Asia`s first PhD-MBA, aims to attract and train talented science and engineering students who have the potential to create and lead technology companies. The programme is jointly hosted by the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering (www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/) and the NUS Business School (http://www.bschool.nus.edu.sg/). Students develop their research skills by doing a PhD in any scientific or engineering discipline, choosing among a wide range of subjects, projects, departments and advisers. Concurrently they develop their business acumen by working on an MBA. Internships in technology companies provide practical technology business training.

    Terms:
    • Concurrent PhD and MBA degrees in a short period of time
    • Choice of any subject for the PhD, from the life and physical sciences to engineering and IT
    • Generous monthly stipend
    • Full scholarship covering tuition fees for the PhD
    • Full MBA tuition fee waiver
    • No bond
    NUS is a well ranked global University and is located in Singapore, in the heart of Asia. Singapore has long been an excellent place in which to do business and has in the last decade invested heavily in research and development, building up a world class research infrastructure. Singapore offers access to some of the world`s largest and fastest growing markets.

    A keen, open and independent mind, common sense, appreciation for the importance of science, technology and business, the ability to act and get things done alone and in a team are hallmarks of students suitable for the NUS PhD-MBA. Valuing the wide range of backgrounds of potential students, factors that the recruitment committee will weigh when making decisions on admissions into the NUS PhD-MBA are: very good academic records, good results in standardized tests, research experience, industry experience, completed internships, involvement in startups and other business and entrepreneurial experience, as well as good English.

    The application deadline for the August 2011 intake is 7th January 2011. Women and men of all nationalities, with an undergraduate or Masters degree in any scientific, engineering, maths or IT discipline, previously awarded or expected in 2011, are eligible to apply.

    Further info, please visit http://www.phd-mba.nus.edu.sg/

    Faculty Research Fellowship in Cancer, Palliative and End-Of-Life Care at University of Southampton

    Faculty Research Fellowship in Cancer, Palliative and End-Of-Life Care at University of Southampton

    Overview
    Faculty Research Fellowship: a career development post in health and cognate social and natural sciences.

    The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton is one of the largest and most successful of its kind in the UK. We have a world class faculty committed to improving health outcomes and transforming health services. We offer superb facilities for research and teaching in one of the UK`s leading research universities. We have three thriving research groups and we are committed to building on our national and international research reputation, and are investing in new posts at every level.

    To build on our success we want to appoint a Faculty Research Fellow - in the health sciences and their cognate social and natural science disciplines - to join our research groups and contribute to their development and to new programmes of work. A Faculty Research Fellowship is a career development post that provides an opportunity to develop a personal profile of research and publication while working collaboratively with outstanding researchers in the following area: Cancer, palliative and end-of-life care (one post).

    This research career development post is designed to provide an opportunity to develop a personal research plan, gain external funding and publish high quality papers. You will be expected to contribute to teaching in your specialist areas (around 30%). The post is for five years with the expectation that you will become an independent researcher of national/international repute.

    You will be working at postdoctoral level and beginning to build a portfolio of publications and grant income. You will receive professorial mentorship, support from expert collaborators within the research groups and access to specialist laboratory and technical facilities (as appropriate).

    If you would like to discuss this post informally please contact Evelyne Anthony by email: ea@soton.ac.uk who will arrange for you to speak to the relevant professor.

    For further information about the Faculty of Health Sciences, please see http://www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/groups/index.shtml

    To apply online visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk

    Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your interests and ambitions fit with the Faculty`s research. Please quote the reference number on all correspondence.

    The closing date for this position is 24 November 2010 at 12 noon.

    Interviews will be held in mid December 2010.

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