Two full-time postgraduate scholarships are available for suitably qualified candidates with a good honours degree or equivalent in engineering to undertake research studies leading to PhD in telecommunication networks at University of Technology Sydney. The successful candidates will be supervised by Prof Guoqiang Mao, Director of Centre for Real-time Information Networks, University of Technology Sydney and conduct research in one of the following topic areas: * Modelling and performance analysis of large highly dynamic vehicular networks * Vehicular network architecture design * Communication strategy for vehicular networks * Next generation mobile communication systems * Urban sensing * Traffic control strategies for intelligent transportation systems ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should have solid mathematical, telecommunications or electrical engineering background, and a particular interest in applying sophisticated mathematical skills to study telecommunication networks. The scholarship is only for PhD candidates. Successful applicants should meet the admission requirements for PhD and are expected to start their enrolment at the University of Technology Sydney in Semester 2, 2015. Preference may be given to candidates who can start early. AMOUNT AWARDED: The scholarship is valued at A$25,392 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three and half years, subject to satisfactory progress. Successful applicants from overseas may also be awarded a tuition fee waiver scholarship. APPLICATION GUIDE: Further information can be obtained from Professor Guoqiang Mao, Director of Centre for Real-time Information Networks, University of Technology Sydney (E-mail: guoqiang.mao@uts.edu.au). Applications should be sent directly to Prof Mao at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, a research proposal in the above mentioned areas, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. For overseas students, English test results, e.g. IELTS or TOFEL, should be included. CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 201
Selasa, 17 Maret 2015
Postgraduate Scholarships in Telecommunication Networks at University of Technology Sydney
13 PhD positions on Graphene Based Nanostructures and Materials at sites in UK, France, Spain and Greece
Applications are invited for 13 PhD positions working in
graphene-based materials, funded by the EU commission Marie
Sklodowska-Curie ITN initiative. These include a post at
the Institute of Materials in Nantes concerned with atomic scale DFT
modelling of pristine and functionalised graphene, as well as posts
including TD-DFT simulations at the National Hellenic Research
Foundation in Athens, Greece.
The network entitled “Enabling Excellence” offers integral R&D
training at PhD level around one of the most active and exciting
topics at the forefront of nanoscience and nanotechnology,
graphene-based nanostructures and materials, and associated
instrumentation development. This is accompanied by a unique and
continuous Communication training programme throughout the duration of
the project. We are looking for: 13 excellent candidates to pursue
research leading to a PhD from 2015 to 2018 in a European network of
excellent academic and non-academic (e.g. SME)
institutions. The successful candidates will have a background in
Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering or a related
discipline. They will be highly motivated researchers with an excellent
academic background, team players ready to actively contribute to the
network activities.
The fellowships will provide supervised multidisciplinary
cutting-edge research training in fundamental knowledge of
graphene-based nano-objects, the development of functionalities and
processing into macroscopic advanced materials and devices, accompanied
by a broad set of characterization techniques. They offer excellent
opportunities for personalized complementary training through extended
exchanges to academic and industrial European network partners (in UK,
France, Spain and Greece), accompanied by activities to develop business
skills (with opportunities for spin-off development at the end of the
PhD). A significant component will be training in communication. It is
one of the skills which will ‘Enable‘Excellence’ ; whether your
ambition is a research career, or one in the management of science in
industry, or in the politics of framing international science policy.
The fellowship includes a research contract of 36 months on a
full-time basis, with the opportunity to register for a PhD thesis. An
attractive gross salary according to Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme
standards is offered, including a generous mobility allowance and
additional family allowance where applicable.
Full details including application procedures are available at http://eetraining.wordpress.
Sabtu, 14 Maret 2015
Beasiswa Pertukaran Guru SMP/SMA ke Amerika
Buat para Bapak/Ibu Guru
SMP/SMA sederajat yang tertarik ke Amerika, ini ada beasiswa ILEP yang
memfasilitasi pertukaran guru selama 4 bulan.
Soal biaya, bisa dikatakan semuanya dibiayai. Ini daftar apa saja yang dibiayai oleh pihak beasiswa:
1. Pembekalan keberangkatan
di Indonesia sebelum ke Amerika. Jadi, tidak usah khawatir soal tidak
tahu menahu tentang kondisi dan cara hidup di Amerika karena akan
diberikan pembekalan sebelum berangkat.
2. Tiket pesawat pulang-pergi Amerika – Indonesia dan tiket didalam Amerika.
3. Orientasi penyambutan di Washington, DC.
4. Biaya program akademik.
5. Tempat tinggal (biasanya sharing dengan penerima beasiswa yang lain).
6. Asuran kesehatan.
7. Biaya makan selama mengikuti program.
8. Dapat komputer. Menurut
saya, mereka akan memberikan uang untuk membeli komputer, tapi bisa
dipastikan dengan tanya langsung ke Panitia seleksi nanti.
9/ Uang untuk membeli buku.
10. Seminar penutupan di Washinton, DC.
11. Uang untuk menutupi kiriman barang yang melebihi kuota.
12. Kesempatan untuk melamar grant kolaborasi lainnya dengan rekan kerja di Amerika.
Bila tertarik melamar, saya sarankan sembari lihat-lihat contoh file beasiswa yang saya letakkan di blog ini, download disini. Boleh juga baca e-book “Smart Tweets 4 Scholarship Hunters”, download disini.
Saya terbuka kalau mau
diskusi atau minta tolong dikoreksikan esainya dan lain-lain. Bisa
hubungi saya di twitter @01_budi atau di BBM 51410A7E.
Semangat ya!
Ini ada informasi dari Aminef tentang beasiswa ILEP.
Beasiswa International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)
Hallo Bapak/Ibu Guru SMP/SMA sederajat,INTERNATIONAL LEADERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM (#ILEP) kembali dibuka!Jika anda ingin mengikuti program pertukaran guru selama 4 bulan (satu semester) di #AS dan memiliki kualifikasi sbb:a. WNI
b. Pendidikan terakhir S1/S2
c. Guru tetap SMP/SMA/SMK/MTS/SMAK/ sederajat baik sekolah negeri maupun swasta
d. Berpengalaman mengajar minimal kurang lebih 5 tahun
e. Mengajar B. Inggris/Matematika/IPA/IPS/PKn/Agama
f. Memiliki skor TOEFL ITP minimal 500 atau IBT 60/61 atau IELTS 5.5.
g. Kembali ke institusi/sekolah setelah selesainya program anda di Amerika.Jangan ragu melamar program khusus kami tersebut. Mengapa Melamar ILEP?
a. Kesempatan bertemu dan menjalin global network dengan guru partisipan ILEP perwakilan dari berbagai negara di dunia.
b. Kesempatan mengikuti perkuliahan dalam kelas di kampus di AS.
c. Kesempatan mengikuti sesi mengajar di SMP/SMA di Amerika
d. Kesempatan mengikuti seminar di Washington DC
e. Kesempatan mengikuti kompetisi TEA/ILEP Alumni Small Grants jika sudah menjadi alumni, dan banyak lagi lainnya.
f. Guru dari daerah akan diberikan prioritas
Segala biaya yang berkaitan dengan program akan ditanggung AMINEF. (kecuali passport dan medical check up yang perlu dimiliki jika terpilih menjadi penerima beasiswa nanti)
Deadline: 15 APRIL 2015
Keberangkatan ke Amerika: Januari – Mei 2016
(Bagi yang terpilih menjadi penerima beasiswanya).
Untuk info lebih lanjut dan mengunduh form aplikasi :
http://www.aminef.or.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41
PhD Positions in Condensed Matter at SISSA
Category: Job
From: Massimo Capone
Date: 08-Mar-2015 21:57
Message:
Ph.D. positions in Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter are available at the International School for Advanced Studies/SISSA in Trieste, Italy ( http://www.sissa.it/cm ). The deadline for the Spring opening is March, 20. The candidates will be selected shortly after the deadline after evaluation of the curricula and an interview (also via Skype).
The condensed matter group features a wide spectrum of activities including the development of the Quantum Espresso project ( http://www.quantum-espresso.
Possible supervisors include S. Baroni, M. Capone, A. Dal Corso, S. de Gironcoli, M. Fabrizio, G. Santoro, A. Silva, S. Sorella and E. Tosatti as well as researchers of the Democritos Simulation Center of National Research Council CNR, including F. Becca, S. Fabris, S. Moroni, S. Piccinin, A. Vanossi and of the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) including R. Gebauer, S. Scandolo and others.
SISSA students and researchers also benefit from the close collaboration with the nearby Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and Elettra Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
Applications can be submitted online:
http://www.sissa.it/phd-
A Master title is necessary to enter the PhD program, but it is sufficient to obtain it before November, when the program begins.
For more information feel free to contact massimo.capone@sissa.it
Senin, 15 Desember 2014
Ph.D. Positions (fully funded) in Big Scientific Data at Imperial College
One or more fully funded  3-3.5 years Ph.D. positions are available in the new scientific data management lab at the Department of Computing, Imperial College, London, UK. The positions are available from April 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are within the general area of scientific data management. The group focuses on scientific data management and high impact interdisciplinary research, i.e., developing groundbreaking and novel data management techniques strongly motivated and used in other disciplines (examples of past research and demos are available here: http://wp.doc.ic.ac.uk/theinis/research/ and here http://wp.doc.ic.ac.uk/ theinis/demos/). Keywords: Scientific Data Management, Big Data, Distributed Indexing & Processing, Spatial Data, Spatial Indexing, Spatio-Temporal Indexing, High-dimensional Indexing/Clustering, In-Memory Indexing To apply you will need to have a strong background in computer science (M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Science or very closely related) with very good grades (please check http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ entryrequirements/graduate for entry requirements). Good knowledge of database management is desired, as are implementation skills. Preference will be given to applicants with publications in the relevant areas. You must have excellent communication skills and prioritise work to meet deadlines. All applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English. More information about the position is available here: http://wp.doc.ic.ac.uk/ theinis/jobs To apply, you should send a message including the material listed below to t.heinis@imperial.ac.uk: 1) CV (including documentation of English proficiency, e.g., TOEFL, Cambridge certificates) 2) Diplomas and grade transcripts for bachelor's studies (and master's where available) 3) Contact information for 2 references who have agreed to speak about you, your work, and your potential (will only be contacted after initial interview) 4) Motivation letter outlining research experience and ideally also sketching research ideas 5) PDFs of relevant publications (if applicable) About Imperial: Imperial College is first class address to pursue excellent, high impact research. Imperial College consistently ranks among the top 5 schools in the world (Times Higher Education & QS rankings). The Department of Computing is also a leading department of Computer Science among UK Universities. It has consistently been awarded the highest research rating (5*) in Research Assessment Exercises (RAE), coming 2nd in the 2008 RAE, and was rated as â?oExcellentâ? in the previous national assessment of teaching quality. About London: Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Situated on the River Thames, London is an international capital of culture, music, education, fashion, politics, finance and trade which offers ample activities (besides research that is) for every interest, be it culture, sport events, shopping and clubbing.
5 PhD positions on Question Answering in 4 EU countries; info event 21 Jan @ Bonn; apply by Feb
WDAqua (Answering Questions using Web Data), a Marie SkÅ,odowska-Curie International Training Network (ITN), is seeking 15 highly skilled PhD candidates. http://www.iai.uni-bonn.de/~langec/wdaqua/ == Essential Facts == PhD students in WDAqua will spend 3 years working at one of 6 research institutions in Europe (France, Germany, Greece, UK), will participate in an outstanding web science and data science training programme, and will have the chance to visit other of these organisations plus further application partners. The gross monthly salary (including social security, before taxes) is 3,110 â,¬ (adjusted depending on the country of employment) plus a mobility allowance of 600 â,¬/month and, if applicable, a family allowance of 500 â,¬/month. == Timeline == 21 January 2015: information event in Bonn, Germany (exact schedule to be announced) February 2015: application deadline (for exact dates, see the partnersâ?T specific job postings) March 2015: first job offers made to successful applicants July 2015â?"June 2018: typical duration of a PhD in WDAqua == Background == Smart infrastructures and citizensâ?T participation in the digital society are increasingly data-driven. Sharing, connecting, managing, analysing and understanding data on the Web will enable better services for citizens, communities and industry. However, turning web data into successful services for the public and private sector requires skilled web and data scientists, and it still requires further research. WDAqua aims at advancing the state of the art by intertwining training, research and innovation efforts, centred around data-driven question answering. Question answering is immediately useful to a wide audience of end users, and we will demonstrate this in settings including e-commerce, public sector information, publishing and smart cities. Steps to answering a question are (1) understanding a spoken question, (2) analysing the questionâ?Ts text, (3) finding data to answer the question, and (4) presenting the answer(s). Every individual research project in WDAqua co! nnects at least two of these steps. == Partners and Projects == Further details to be found on the homepage: http://www.iai.uni-bonn.de/~ langec/wdaqua/ University of Bonn, Germany 3 positions (one of them with a dual degree with Saint-Ã?tienne) Topics: linked data publishing, data quality assessment, data cleaning, federated queries University of Athens, Greece 2 positions Topics: dataset alignment and merging, user interaction, interactive disambiguation Université Jean Monnet Saint-Ã?tienne, France 3 positions (two of them with dual degrees with Bonn) Topics: provenance, trust, link discovery, data dynamicity and evolution, named entity recognition, disambiguation, reasoning Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS), Germany 2 positions (PhD awarded by the University of Bonn, one position with a dual degree with Saint-Ã?tienne) Topics: cloud computing, plugin architecture, voice input, natural language processing University of Southampton, UK 3 positions Topics: visualisation, verbalisation, natural language synthesis, interaction flows, information discovery Open Data Institute, UK 2 positions (PhD awarded by the University of Southampton) Topics: visualisation, verbalisation, data licensing, pricing of services, privacy Partner organisations (where PhD students may spend secondments): * Antidot, France * ATC Innovation Lab, Greece * Data Publica, France * Fundacio Barcelona Media/Yahoo Labs, Spain * Unister Research & Development, Germany * Wolters Kluwer Strategy and Innovation, Germany == How to apply == The individual project partners make individual, specific job postings (accessible from http://www.iai.uni-bonn.de/~ langec/wdaqua/). Candidates apply for individual jobs, with individual organisations, as listed above. The ideal candidate must not have resided for more than 12 months in the country of their employment in the 3 years before starting to work. He or she holds a degree in computer science or a related field and is able to combine theory and practice in her/his work. Fluent English communication and a passion for developing modern software solutions (e.g. in Java/Scala, JavaScript) are fundamental requirements. Command of the language of the country of employment is a plus but not required. The candidate should have experience and commitment to work in teams and on the forefront of research in one of the following fields: * semantic web technologies and linked data * knowledge representations and ontology engineering * software engineering and modern application development * database technologies and data integration * HCI and user interface design for Web content * data analytics Application deadlines will be in February; each organisation will define a specific date. You will need to submit a CV, university transcripts, a motivation letter including a short research plan targeted to one of the above projects, two letters of recommendation and English writing sample (e.g. prior publication or master thesis excerpt). The individual organisations will announce specific requirements and guidelines. == Questions? == The information event on 21 January is a good opportunity to ask questions. You may also, at any time, email or phone Christoph Lange WDAqua assistant coordinator langec@cs.uni-bonn.de Phone +49 2241 14-2428
Post-doc position in Neuroscience/Psychology available in Singapore
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience/Psychology
The Cognitive Engineering Lab of Singapore Institute for Neurotechnology
(SINAPSE) is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow/Scientist for a period 2 years;
position to be filled as of March 1, 2015 or sooner if it is filled).
Contact person
Prof. Anastasios (Tassos) Bezerianos, Cognitive Engineerng Lab, SINAPSE, National
University of Singapore (NUS), Email: lsiba@nus.edu.sg, phone: +65-66013054,
Research Topic
The project examines the feasibility of cognitive training in augmenting brain
performance. We are looking for a research fellow who is interested in developing
and (or) employing neuroscience/psychology training protocols and advanced
multimodal neuroimaging techniques to understand the training and transfer
effect on the brain plasticity.
Scientific profile
Recent Ph.D. degree in neuroscience/psychology related project
(preferably in cognitive training);
Solid programming skills; the project involves programming in Matlab and
other programming tools (E-prime);
Knowledge in multivariate statistical analysis is necessary.
Multimodal neuroimaging (fMRI/ EEG) background is preferable.
Personal profile
Good communication and English writing skills is essential;
Interdisciplinary communication and team competence;
Creative and highly self-motivated.
If you are interested in the job, please send applications via email to Prof. Tassos
Bezerianos (lsiba@nus.edu.sg), including:
Cover letter (with research interests)
Complete CV including full education (preferably list the theses’ titles and
abstracts), lists of papers, projects;
Names and email address of at least two referees;
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