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30.3.09

France - Station Biologique Postdoc Position in Marine Microbiology

Ecological significance of photoheterotrophic bacteria in the Western Arctic Ocean

We are looking for a foreign applicant for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Station Biologique (Roscoff, France).

We currently witness in the Arctic:
1) a decrease in summer ice cover that exposes sea surface to solar radiation and physical forcings,
2) permafrost thawing and increased river runoff, both leading to an increase in the export to the ocean of organic carbon previously sequestered in the Tundra, and
3) an increase in ultraviolet radiation.

These three phenomena favour a growing mineralization of organic carbon through photo-oxidation and bacterial activity, amplifying the increase in atmospheric CO2. At the same time, the exposure of a larger fraction of ocean surface to sun light and the increase in nutrients brought by rivers lead to larger autotrophic production and sequestration of organic carbon. To predict the balance of these processes, we will conduct an extensive study in the Mackenzie River/Beaufort Sea system in August 2009 onboard the Canadian research icebreaker Amundsen.

Photoheterotrophic bacteria, including proteorhodopsin-containing microorganisms are major components in the Arctic Ocean. Their abundance and hybrid metabolism (respiration and phototrophy) will probably make them key players of the actual changes (increased solar radiation and carbon availability).

USA - University of Houston Post doctoral Position in Materials Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston is seeking to fill a post-doctoral researcher position with specialization in photovoltaics. High-caliber candidates are sought for conducting original research in advanced materials synthesis, characterization, testing, and modeling, particularly of thin film photovoltaics. Specifically, the position is for a lead researcher to manage a program to develop high- efficiency, near-single-crystalline thin film photovoltaics on polycrystalline substrates based on novel technologies and state-of-the-art equipment in the Materials Engineering laboratory of Prof. Venkat Selvamanickam. Details of the Materials Engineering laboratory can be found in http://www2.egr.uh.edu/~vselvama/Templates/Site_Home.htm.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in an Engineering Discipline, Physics or Chemistry with a research specialization in Photovoltaics, and in thin film deposition. Experience in setting up facilities for processing, characterization and testing of photovoltaic materials is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition and/or hot wire chemical vapor deposition of silicon, metal organic vapor phase epitaxy of thin III-V materials, liquid phase epitaxy and those who have demonstrated innovative techniques for tailoring materials to achieve key performance metrics. Candidates with relevant work experience beyond their Ph.D. will be considered for a Research Professorship position.

Norway - SINTEF ICT Postdoc Position in Parallel Methods for Transportation Optimization

SINTEF ICT is an institute within the SINTEF Group. SINTEF ICT undertakes research and development projects for industry, the public sector, and funding agencies in the area of information and communication technology. SINTEF ICT has approximately 280 employees and collaborates with a large number of industries and academic institutions in Norway and abroad. The Department of Applied Mathematics at SINTEF ICT performs research activities within modeling and simulation of petroleum reservoirs, geometric modeling, visualization, parallel and heterogeneous scientific computing, and optimization methods for complex planning and scheduling applications.

SINTEF ICT offers a temporary research position in parallel and collaborative methods for transportation optimization in the period July 1 2009 until December 31 2011.

The Project
The Department of Applied Mathematics has recently acquired a research project in parallel and collaborative methods in transportation optimization (Collab), with focus on rich vehicle routing problems and the dynamic shortest path problem. We are currently seeking an innovative postdoctoral researcher with excellent skills in mathematics, operations research, and parallel computing.

The postdoctoral researcher will be a key resource in Collab. The project team consists of highly competent colleagues from the Group of Optimization and the Group of Heterogeneous Computing at SINTEF ICT, as well as top level researchers from the associated research partners:

  • AIL, University of Jyväskylä, Finland (principal researcher: professor Olli Bräysy)
  • CIRRELT, Canada (principal researcher: professor Michel Gendreau)
  • ITMMA, University of Antwerp, Belgium (principal researcher: professor Wout Dullaert)

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in applied mathematics, discrete optimization, operations research, transportation optimization, parallel computing, or related subjects
  • Solid background in mathematics and parallel computing
  • Good knowledge of exact and metaheuristic methods for transportation optimization
  • Strong publication record
  • Experience with software implementation
  • Good social skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • High ambitions and strong focus on the project goals

Experience with development of parallel and collaborative methods in transportation optimization is an advantage, but not a strict requirement.

France - Ondalys Postdoc Position in Optical Simulations for Novel Probe Design

A French innovative company (Ondalys, http://www.ondalys.fr/en ) is currently developing a novel optical probe for characterizing complex products. This Research and Development study is done in collaboration with a French public research center (Cemagref: http://www.cemagref.fr/English/ ) and Pr. Hamid Dehghani from the University of Birmingham, UK (School of Computer Science: http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/ )

Ondalys is a spin-off company, dedicated to spectroscopic data processing and design of innovative optical solutions http://www.ondalys.fr/en/randd_ondalys.php). Composed of young researchers and engineers, Ondalys stays to the forefront of innovation on these topics, thanks to many cooperation projects with public institutes and industrial customers in France and throughout the EU.

Compared to classical near infrared spectroscopy, the objective of this solution is to correct for scattering effects and evaluate precisely the absorption and scattering coefficients. The data are processed using advanced chemometrics techniques and simulation approaches (Inverse problem solving).

A first probe has been developed and is currently tested for several applications (medical, pharmaceutical, agro-food industries).

United Kingdom - University of Manchester Bursaries for MA/MSc International Development Programmes

Bursaries for MA/MSc International Development Programmes
Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM)

Two Bursaries are available for applicants to Development Master’s programmes:

  • MSc Development Finance
  • MSc Globalisation and Development
  • MSc Industry, Trade and Development
  • MA International Development: Public Policy & Management

Deadline for applications for Master’s Bursaries Friday 29th May 2009.
For further information on the Department’s research interests, studentships and bursaries and the application process please visit: http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate

For queries relating to our Masters programme contact: Paul Arrowsmith, Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
Paul.arrowsmith@manchester.ac.uk

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Germany - University of Bayreuth PhD Position in Biogeographical Modelling

PhD position availabe:

Modelling habitat use of red deer for improved wildlife management in protected areas

PhD position (University of Bayreuth)

Description
The Biogeographical Modelling group is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to take part in a research project on modelling studies for wildlife management in protected areas, funded by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt DBU.

Environmental conditions for red deer in the Bavarian Forest National park have changed substantially in recent years, through e.g. large scale bark beetle disturbances or removal of the border fence to the Czeck Republic. Further research needs arise from initiatives of the Bavarian Forest National park to bring its wildlife management closer in line with its philosophy of “let nature be nature”.

Belgium - Catholic University of Leuven PhD Vacancy in Development & Food Policy

LICOS, Faculty of Business & Economics, KULeuven (Belgium)

LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of Fall 2009, to support current research on Food Policy, Development and related fields. Field work in any of the geographic regions of focus (Eastern Europe, China, India, Africa) is possible. The supervisor of the project is Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos).

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at MPhil level
  • Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
  • Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
  • Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
  • A GRE test will be required for admission
  • Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be required for non-native speakers)

The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a PhD in Economics. Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

Belgium - Catholic University of Leuven PhD Vacancy in Economics of Sports & Development

LICOS, Faculty of Business and Economics, KULeuven (Belgium)

LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of Fall 2009, to conduct research on the Economics of Sports and Development. Field work is possible. The supervisor of the project is Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos).

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at MPhil level
  • Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
  • Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
  • Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
  • A GRE test will be required for admission
  • Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be required for non-native speakers)

The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a PhD in Economics. Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

Spain - University of Alicante PhD Scholarships in Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Alicante (FAE), Spain, is offering Teaching and Research Assistantship to students enrolling in the Graduate Program.

The Graduate Program is a full-time program leading to a doctoral degree (Ph.D.). The program is taught entirely in English and it provides students with a thorough theoretical and practical training to do independent high-level economic research. The program prepares students for professional careers in universities, public and private research organizations, international institutions, consultancy and business. Students with strong quantitative skills and good academic qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Students are supported by an international faculty that is recruited from top American and European universities, such as MIT and LSE. The faculty has a high academic reputation publishing in top journals, such as the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy and Econometrica.

Students receive an annual stipend ranging from 13,000 to 17,000 Euros and get financing to attend international conferences and to visit prestigious American and European universities, such as NYU and UC London. Scholarships also cover tuition fees. The teaching load is up to 60 hour per year.

United Kingdom - 2009 / 2010 University of Edinburgh Master Studentships in Science and Technology

The Institute for the Study of Science, Technology & Innovation (ISSTI) at the University of Edinburgh is offering two studentships for 2009/10 for its MSc programmes.

The David Edge Studentship provides support for a full-time student in 2009-10 in either the MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management or the MSc Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The studentship is awarded by ISSTI in honour of the life and achievements of Dr David Edge (1932-2003).

The Innogen Masters Studentship provides support for a full-time student in 2009-10 taking the Life Sciences and Biotechnology specialist strand in the MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management or MSc Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The studentship is awarded by the ESRC Centre for Social and Economic Research on Innovation in Genomics (Innogen)

Both studentships cover the costs of the University UK/EU fees for the one-year full-time course - £4850 - plus £450 research expenses. Applications are welcome from within or outside the European Union, but the studentship does not cover the full costs of fees for non-EU students.

Germany - University of Konstanz Research Position in Secure Multimedia Computing

Reference Numer 2009/018

The Universität Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in the Federal Republic of Germany.

The Department of Computer and Information Science invites applicants for a

Research Position (Salary Scale 13 TV-L/50%, about 1000-1100 Euro per month after tax deduction)

The position is available until the end of 2009 (with the potential for further extension) for a highly motivated PhD student or a person with a master’s degree (or German “Diplom”) in Computer and Information Science, Electronic Engineering or a similar master’s degree.

The Research Position is funded by the Zukunftskolleg. The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the Universität Konstanz for the promotion of young scientists in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Modell Konstanz - Towards a culture of creativity”. The Zukunftskolleg is a unique, interdisciplinary community that gives young scientists the opportunity to pursue independent research and collaborate with scientists from other disciplines.

United Kingdom - City University London PhD Studentships in Optometry and Visual Science

Fully funded PhD Studentships
Department of Optometry and Visual Science

The Measurement Techniques in Vision Laboratory at City University London provides a lively research environment with a unique mixture of vision scientists, computer scientists and mathematicians. The laboratory works closely with our clinical partner at the Moorfields Eye Hospital London. Fully-funded full-time PhD studentship is now available in this laboratory focussing on a project in the following areas:

  • Visual Disability In Glaucoma
  • Observer performance in medical imaging
  • New perimetry tests for glaucoma

Detail about these specific projects can be found on the lab web pages at: www.staff.city.ac.uk/d.crabb

Results from these PhD research projects are likely to generate considerable interest and will be presented at conferences in the US and Europe, and extensive travel funding for this is available.

Germany - Jacobs University Bremen PhD Studentships in Psychology

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Jacobs University Bremen invites applications for

2 PhD stipends in Psychology in the context of CYBER EMOTIONS project

Tasks
Prof. Arvid Kappas is looking for 2 PhD students in the area of emotion psychology. The total duration of each stipend will be 3 years. Successful candidates will be engaged in the context of a large scale integrating project funded by the European Commission within the 7th Framework Program (ICT Call 3; Science of complex systems for socially intelligent ICT).

CYBER-EMOTIONS: Collective Emotions in Cyberspace

The CYBER-EMOTIONS project focuses on the role of collective emotions in creating, forming and breaking-up ecommunities. The project has begun in February 2009, and involves an international collaboration with eight other partner institutions. The tasks of the work package at Jacobs University involve primarily preparing, conducting, and analyzing experiments as well as presenting the results to an international audience. Specifically, this involves measuring emotional responses while participants read or produce Internet contents or interact, in real-time, online with other users. Dependent variables involve a multi-level approach that employs self-reports as well as psychophysiological responses (facial EMG, electrodermal activity, heart rate) using Biopac recording equipment. More details regarding the overall project frame work and the consortium can be found at the web-site www.cyberemotions.eu

Germany - Technical University of Munich PhD Studentship in Bioinformatics

The Department of Genome Oriented Bioinformatics of the Technische Universität München (TUM) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. Student) in Bioinformatics for the interdisciplinary research project “Pathogen-host metabolomics and interactomics (Pathomics)“.

Bacterial protein secretion is a key mechanism underlying infection, pathogenesis and modulation of the host cells. In this project, novel biomarkers and drug target candidates will be developed for the diagnosis and therapy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chlamydiae infection. Both pathogens secrete effector proteins into their host cells, and share a high prevalence of infection and disease, limited diagnostics and unspecific therapy. This interdisciplinary project benefits from the combined efforts of 7 research groups from 4 countries, and will contribute considerably to the therapeutic efforts targeting these pathogens by developing novel diagnostic strategies and biomarkers and identifying drug target candidates.

For our subprojects within the Pathomics framework we seek a candidate with a diploma or master degree in bioinformatics and strong interest in microbial genomics and protein-protein interactions. Experience in these research areas is advantageous but not a prerequisite.

Germany - Helmholtz Center Munich PhD Studentship in Bioinformatics

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (IBIS) of the Helmholtz Center Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health (HZM) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. Student) in Bioinformatics for the HZM Research Network “Systems Ecology of Oligotrophic Biofilms“.

In all areas of life, biofilms are the crucial functional units of microbial communities. These typically heterogeneous systems accomplish complex processes as e.g. metabolism or production of antibiotics and toxins, but also stimulation, symbiosis and pathogenesis in the ecological and medical contexts. Due to the fundamental importance of biofilms, the HZM has established the interdisciplinary research network “Systems Ecology of Oligotrophic Biofilms” consisting of all institutes of the division “Terrestrial Environment”. The Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology will contribute to the investigation of oligotrophic biofilms by this network through handling, analysis and interpretation of genomic and transcriptomic sequences being sequenced from these biofilms. The high amount and the taxonomic heterogeneity of sequence data, which will be generated within the project by sequencing machines of the latest generation, requires the development and improvement of specific bioinformatics methods for their processing and integrative interpretation, complementing the ongoing research by the other members of the network.

We seek a candidate with a diploma or master degree in bioinformatics and strong interest in microbial sequence and genome analysis. Experience in processing data from high-throughout sequencers (e.g. Illumina/Solexa or 454) is advantageous but not a prerequisite. Payment and benefits are according to the German BAT IIa/2. The position will be for three years and will be supervised by Dr. Klaus Mayer (IBIS Plant Group) and Dr. Thomas Rattei (Chair of Genome Oriented Bioinformatics, Technische Universität München).

Germany - IMPRS PhD Fellowships in Economics, Law and Psychology

International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain World

The International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain World (Uncertainty-School) combines approaches from Economics, Law and Psychology to explain human decisions under uncertainty more effectively and to better design institutional responses. The Uncertainty-School is jointly hosted by the Max Planck Institutes at Jena, Berlin and Bonn, and the Psychology and Economics Departments of the FSU Jena. International Partners are the Department of Psychology of Indiana University, Bloomington and the Center for Rationality at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for doctoral fellowships in economics, law and psychology.

In this application round we are mainly looking for highly qualified Psychologists.

Applicants are required to hold a Diplom, a Masters Degree or a State Exam with honors in one of the above mentioned disciplines or an equivalent degree in a related discipline.

Fellowships start on July 1st, 2009 and include funding for up to three years. Research will be conducted in English at either Jena, Berlin or Bonn. Besides the summer school, dedicated to providing a sound knowledge in the neighboring disciplines, doctoral fellows will benefit from the academic training and intellectual life at the participating institutions.

Sweden - Örebro University Doctoral Fellowship in Health and Medical Sciences

Two years doctoral studies Fellowship

Skeletal muscle, aging and exercise
School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden

The “licentiat” is a Swedish degree delivered after two years of doctoral studies. To be eligible the candidate should have completed a master degree. A minimum of two scientific original publications is required for the validation of the “Licentiat”. The
“licentiat” includes a taught module corresponding to a minimum of 18 ECTS credits and a research project.

The research project will focus on skeletal muscle and the effects of aging and exercise in healthy humans and patients.

To follow the program, the candidate must have good command of English and be able to apply this in an academic environment.
The candidate will be funded for the period of two years.

DEADLINE for applications is: 01 april, 2009

[Germany] PhD position The Institute for Coastal Research "Systemanalyse und Modellierung" in Geesthacht

The GKSS Research Centre is located in Geesthacht near Hamburg, Germany,with a further centre in Teltow near Berlin, and is a member of the‍Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (HGF). With itsapproximately 800 employees it undertakes, in collaboration with‍universities and industry, research and development in the areas ofcoastal research, materials research, regenerative medicine, and structure‍research with neutrons and synchrotron radiation.

The Institute for Coastal Research "Systemanalyse und Modellierung" inGeesthacht (near Hamburg, Germany), invites applications for a PhD position - Code-No. 2009/KS 1

Appointment will begin as soon as possible and will be for three years. The determination of the initial status of the forecast in numerical‍weather forecast is based on the assimilation of observational data. Thesedata are mainly temperature, wind, and humidity from synoptical weather‍stations, but also atmospheric quantities derived from satellitemeasurements become important in recent years. New satellite missions help‍to get a more detailed picture of the atmosphere. Also the assimilationtechniques developed further. Presently measured data are not just used to‍define the initial state of a weather forecast model, but can also beassimilated into a the model during run time. This technique is of special‍interest in hindcasting, i.e. for long time simulations of past years.

Aim of the PhD thesis to improve the quality of long time hindcastsimulations with a regional climate model by assimilating high resolution‍measurements into the model simulations. The main focus is to study theeffect on the regional water cycle. The work is part of the research‍network "Earth Observation System" in the Helmholtz association.

We offer an appropriate salary, related to TV-AVH as well as the usualpublic sector social benefits. GKSS is an equal opportunity/affirmative‍action employer seeking to increase the proportion of female facultymembers. Qualified women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.‍Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equallyqualified. The GKSS strongly supports equal opportunities.

Please send your application with our code-No. 2009/KS 1 including CV and‍references to GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Personalabteilung,Max-Planck-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht or via e-mail to personal@gkss.de.

[Austrian] 2 PhD Positions: Probabilistic Wind Energy FX

Positions: 2 PhD students

Topic; Probabilitstic wind energy production forecasting

Goal: to combine innovative and established concepts for probabilistic wind energy production forecasts with 0.5 to 10 days lead time

Awarded degree PhD in Atmospheric Science

Qualifications:

  • degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, mathematics, statistics, physics or related fields
  • independence and problem-solving skills
  • overly-developed curiosity
  • strong scientific computing skills
  • excellent communication and social interaction skills (at least for one of the positions, which requires intensive contact with wind energy
  • companies)

Funding
initially 3 years through the Translational Research Program of the Austrian Science Foundation 75% of full time salary (approx: 1.8 per month gross income)

About us:
Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics: areas of specialization include weather analysis and forecasting, and being located in a prime Alpine spot - effects of mountains on atmosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere.
http://imgi.uibk.ac.at

Applications:
with CV in pdf format to georg.mayr@uibk.ac.at
first round of consideration of applications: 5 February 2009

Inquiries:
Prof. Georg Mayr
georg.mayr@uibk.ac.at
Tel: +43 512 507 5459

[England] 10 PhD Opportunity on Psychology at University of Birmingham

The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is the 3rd highest ranking department for research in the UK. We seek excellent applicants for up to 10 University and Research Council funded research studentships for students wishing to start a research degree in October. The admissions process runs throughout the academic year, but we particularly encourage applications to be made by 16/03/09.

These studentships are available in any of the areas covered by the School of Psychology's three major subject groupings:

  1. Behavioural Neuroscience (neuroimaging, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, cognitive neurophysiology)
  2. Developmental, Social and Applied Psychology (developmental psychology, forensic, clinical, social cognition)
  3. Language, Cognition and Perception (visual perception, reading, speech and gesture production)

Further details on the research groupings can be found here

More detailed descriptions of the research interests of our staff can be found here

The studentships pay the tuition fee and a maintenance allowance currently £12,940 per annum. Home and international students are eligible to be considered for these studentships. Tuition fees for non-EU overseas applicants will be paid at the home tuition fee rate.

Applications and further details can be obtained from:
Mrs Parveen Chahal,
Course Administrator
Telephone: 0121 414 4906
Email: p.k.chahal@bham.ac.uk

[Costa Rica] Postgraduates Program at University for Peace

Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) was established in 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly. As determined in the Charter of the University and endorsed by the UPEACE Council, the mission of the University for Peace is: "to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to help lessen obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations."

At present, the UPEACE Costa Rica Campus has 150 students from 55 different countries, making it one of the most diverse universities in the world for its size. UPEACE is the only institution in the UN family authorized to grant degrees at the Master's and Doctoral levels. The language of instruction is English.

Graduates of the University for Peace go on to work in the United Nations system, others international organizations and NGOs, academia, private companies. For more information about UPEACE alumni visit "Upeacebuilders: the UPEACE Alumni Network Website" at http://www.upeacebuilders.org

Degrees Offered:

  1. MA in Environmental Security and Peace
  2. MA in International Law and Human Rights
  3. MA in International Law and Settlement of Disputes
  4. MA in Peace Education
  5. MA in Gender and Peacebuilding
  6. MA in International Peace Studies
  7. MA in Media, Peace, and Conflict
  8. MA in Natural Resources and Peace
  9. MA in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (with American University)

Programs in Development:

  1. MA in Responsible Business Administration and Peace (MRBA)
  2. MA in Sustainable Economic Development and peace
  3. MA in Health, Disability, and Peace

Application Deadline:
The deadline for applications is February 28th, 2009 for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Complete information about the application process is available on the UPEACE website at www.upeace.org

[Germany] 12 PhD position in theoretical physics/mathematics, Universitat Jena

Starting from April 1st and October 1st, 2009. Candidates will havethe opportunity to work on Quantum Field Theory, Theory of‍Gravitation, Differential Geometry and Numerical Methods in FieldTheories. Project leaders are F. Bechstedt, B. Bräugmann, H. Gies, V.‍Matveev, R. Meinel, E. Novak, G. Schäafer, and A. Wipf. Applicants areexpected to hold a Diploma or a Master's degree in Physics or‍Mathematics. The successful applicants are expected to contribute tothe teaching programme of the research training group. For additional‍information on the Research Training Goup please refer to our homepage.

As an equal opportunities employer, theFriedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena wishes to support women in the‍context of statutory requirements. For this reason suitably qualifiedwomen are specifically invited to apply. Equally qualified applicants‍with disabilities will be given preferential treatment.

Please send your application with a curriculum vitae and a descriptionof your research interests compiled in one single pdf document to‍wipf@tpi.unijena.de. In addition, we request two letters ofrecommendation.

The appointments are limited to two years. An extension for an‍additional year is possible. The positions are paid according toEntGr. TVL-E13/2-O.

Please indicate whether you apply for April 1st or October 1st and‍mention one or more preferences regarding your possible advisor.

For further questions please contact:
Professor Andreas Wipf (Speaker)
Friedrich-Schiller-Universit¨at Jena
Theoretisch-Physikalisches-Institut
Max-Wien-Platz 1
07743 Jena, Germany
phone: +49-(0)3641-947 130
email: wipf@tpi.uni-jena.de

Click here for more information. (PDF)

[Norway] PhD Scholarship The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration

The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) arepleased to announce the availability of a limited number of PhD Research‍Scholarships. These scholarships are available for the five specialisationsin the PhD programme at NHH: Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Finance,‍Management Science and Strategy and Management.

Each scholarship is for a period of four years and combines taking the PhDprogramme at NHH with working as a PhD scholar. PhD scholars are required to‍work as a teaching and/or research assistant for the department they areadmitted to on enrolling in the PhD programme. The work load is 25%, with‍the remaining 75% being dedicated to the successful completion of a PhD.

The annual salary for the PhD Research Scholarships is set according to theNorwegian State Salary Scale for PhD research scholars: State salary scale‍45, which is currently 353,000 NOK gross. The scholarships are subject toNorwegian taxes and benefits, including health care provision and membership‍of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Applicants must fulfil the admission requirements of the PhD programme.Qualified applicants with research proposals that fit best with the research‍interests of the departments concerned will be prioritised. The prioritisedresearch areas within Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Finance,‍ Management Science and Strategy and Management are outlined in the programmeinformation provided for each of the five PhD specialisations. In the event‍of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

Further information about the PhD programme and admissions requirements canbe found at www.nhh.no/phd. Enquiries regarding admission requirements, PhD‍Research Scholarships, application procedures, and so on, may be directed tothe PhD admission office at NHH: phd@nhh.no.‍

The application for the PhD Research Scholarships is combined with the overall application to the PhD programme. All applicants to the PhD programme will be automatically considered for scholarships, unless they request otherwise. The deadline for the current round of applications is 1 March 2009.

Region: Hordaland
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Application deadline: March, 3 2009
Home page: http://www.nhh.no

[Germany] 20 PhD studentships in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

The PhD programme funded by the German Research Foundation is administered by the Technical University Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich in close cooperation with Moscow State University. The main scientific goal is to combine computational and experimental approaches to achieve a qualitatively new level of understanding of cellular regulatory systems and their evolution, with a spezial emphasis on signaling networks. Specific areas of investigation include comparative genomics of metabolic and regulatory systems, network-based interpretation of transcriptome and proteome data, and posttranscriptional regulation mechanisms.

Students in the 3-year program will receive a monthly stipend of 1,365 plus family and child care allowances, if applicable. Special career development awards are available for outstanding female applicants.

We seek outstanding, highly-motivated candidates of any nationality with a strong background in biology, computer science, or bioinformatics. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required. TUM and LMU are equal opportunity employers and strive to increase the percentage of female employees. Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Dmitrij Frishman (d.frishman@wzw.tum.de) or Prof. Ralf Zimmer (ralf.zimmer@ifi.lmu.de).

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[England] PhD Studentships in Engineering, Univ of Cambridge, UK

Man Group PhD Studentships are available to three-year PhD students(whether UK/EU or overseas) in the Signal Processing and‍ Communications Laboratory (Department of Engineering) or theStatistical Laboratory (Department of Pure Mathematics and‍ Mathematical Statistics), whose research is statistical in natureand involves a significant practical data modelling component.

The Studentships provide 'top-up' awards of 9,000 a year for three‍years (27,000 in total) in order to supplement other funding sources. Three Studentships are available to start in the academic‍year 2009-10, (subject to final confirmation of funding) and threemore to start in each of the two following years. They will be‍awarded to the most outstanding PhD students who meet the abovecriteria. Current applicants who meet the criteria will‍ automatically be considered.

The Studentships are supported by Man Group plc, a member of the DowJones Sustainability World Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Man also‍ supports many awards, charities and initiatives around the world, including sponsorship of the Man Booker literary prizes and the Man‍Group International Climate Change Award. Further information canbe found at www.mangroupplc.com.

Application Procedure:

Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory: Applicants should‍ apply formally for admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering‍ www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/admissions/.

Applicantsfor these awards should register their interest by contacting Rachel‍ Fogg (rff22@cam.ac.uk) and should include details of their funding position.

Further information on the Signal Processing and‍ Communications Laboratory can be found here.

Statistical Laboratory: Applicants should apply formally for‍admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Pure Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics‍

Applications for these awards should be sent directly by email to‍ Dr. R. Nickl at the Statistical Laboratory r.nickl@statslab.cam.ac.uk to include details of the applicant's‍ funding position. Further information regarding the Statistical Laboratory can be found here.

Deadline for applications for 2009-2010: 30th April 2009

Quote Reference: NA04675, Closing Date: 30 April 2009

Interview Date(s): Interviews will be held in May 2009

[Netherlands] UM High Potential Scholarships 2009 in Maastricht University

Maastricht University (UM) aims to further strengthen its position as a leading European university offering high-quality education with an international orientation. To this end, the university implements a proactive recruitment policy for international students, in particular for the master's programmes. Within this framework, scholarships are made available by the UM Scholarship Fund with the aim of encouraging talented students from outside the EEA to follow a master's programme at UM: the UM HIGH POTENTIAL Scholarships.

  • Procedure
  • EEA Countries
  • Masters Programme
  • Contact
  • T&C

Procedure

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be accepted to a UM master's programme or graduate programme for professionals and may be no older than 35 years at the start of the academic year (1 September 2009). Applicants must come from a country outside the EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining a Dutch visa ('MVV' residence permit).

Amount of the scholarship

The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the programme, with a maximum of 12 months per academic year. If a two-year master's programme is involved, the UM Scholarship Committee may decide to award the scholarship for a maximum of 24 months.

UM High potential scholarship

  • Living expenses per month for a maximum of 12 months: € 800
  • Insurance with a maximum of 12 months: € 500 (Arranged and paid by SSC)
  • Visa costs: € 438 (Arranged and paid by SSC)
  • Refund of tuition fee: € 11,500 (Arranged and paid by SSC)
  • Refund of travel expenses: One time only. See list here

Application & selection

You can download the application form here (PDF). Applications have to be sent in by 1 April 2009 to the faculty contact person for the UM HIGH POTENTIAL Scholarships.

The faculty will rank the candidates based on quality, and the Faculty Board will send its selection to Student Services. Student Services will then propose a candidate according to the faculty ranking. The UM Scholarship Committee will make the final decision. Applicants will be informed about the decision in writing.

In making its assessment, the UM Scholarship Committee takes all elements of the application into account, including the level of previous study programmes, average grades, duration of the programme, content and originality of the study plan, motivation, status of the foreign institution, the connection with the prior programme, future plans, the proposal and the references.

Be sure to check the scholarship terms and conditions before applying.

EEA Countries

EU member states

The European Economic Area (the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Non-EU/EEA

If you do not hold a passport from one of the countries listed above, then you are a non-EU/EEA student.

This information also available here

Ireland - 2009 / 2010 Univeristy College Dublin Master Scholarships in Business

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is delighted to offer prospective students the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay (300 words) on why you believe you should receive the scholarship. The closing date for submissions is May 15th 2009.

Candidates must apply for their preferred programme before submitting an application for a scholarship and must meet all of the admissions criteria prior to commencement. Candidates must also be prepared to interview.

Scholarships are valid for the following programmes:

  • MBS/MSc streams
  • CEMS Master in International Management
  • Master in Management
  • MSc in Quantitative Finance
  • Master of Accounting (valid for non company sponsored students only)

[England] PhD Studentships in Engineering, Univ of Cambridge, UK

Man Group PhD Studentships are available to three-year PhD students(whether UK/EU or overseas) in the Signal Processing and‍ Communications Laboratory (Department of Engineering) or theStatistical Laboratory (Department of Pure Mathematics and‍ Mathematical Statistics), whose research is statistical in natureand involves a significant practical data modelling component.

The Studentships provide 'top-up' awards of 9,000 a year for three‍years (27,000 in total) in order to supplement other funding sources. Three Studentships are available to start in the academic‍year 2009-10, (subject to final confirmation of funding) and threemore to start in each of the two following years. They will be‍awarded to the most outstanding PhD students who meet the abovecriteria. Current applicants who meet the criteria will‍ automatically be considered.

The Studentships are supported by Man Group plc, a member of the DowJones Sustainability World Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Man also‍ supports many awards, charities and initiatives around the world, including sponsorship of the Man Booker literary prizes and the Man‍Group International Climate Change Award. Further information canbe found at www.mangroupplc.com.

Application Procedure:

Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory: Applicants should‍ apply formally for admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering‍ www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/admissions/.

Applicantsfor these awards should register their interest by contacting Rachel‍ Fogg (rff22@cam.ac.uk) and should include details of their funding position.

Further information on the Signal Processing and‍ Communications Laboratory can be found here.

Statistical Laboratory: Applicants should apply formally for‍admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Pure Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics‍

Applications for these awards should be sent directly by email to‍ Dr. R. Nickl at the Statistical Laboratory r.nickl@statslab.cam.ac.uk to include details of the applicant's‍ funding position. Further information regarding the Statistical Laboratory can be found here.

Deadline for applications for 2009-2010: 30th April 2009

Quote Reference: NA04675, Closing Date: 30 April 2009

Interview Date(s): Interviews will be held in May 2009

[UAE] Full Scholarships for all Nationalities to Study at Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world. (6-10 scholarships are available to U.S. students) and no bond or conditions to the scholarship upon graduation

The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of Abu Dhabi to establish an entirely new economic sector dedicated to alternative and sustainable energy. The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum, amongst other matters. The Institute is located inside the world's first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy.

The Institute offers Masters and (in 2011) PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. It welcomes and encourages applications from qualified students and provides scholarships to talented students who meet its high admission standards.

Beginning September 2009, the MASDAR Institute will offer five 24-month Master of Science programs (coursework and thesis).

  • MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
  • MSc in Information Technology
  • MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering
  • MSc in Water and Environment

Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet its high admission standards which include appropriate TOEFL score, GRE and an excellent CGPA from a recognized university. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) or 2:1 in the British system, minimum TOEFL score of 577, and a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 are the basic requirements without which an applicant will most likely not be considered.

Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

  • 100% tuition fee scholarship
  • Textbooks
  • Laptop
  • Medical Insurance
  • Housing in a single unit apartment (at the Masdar campus)
  • International students will receive reimbursement of travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student's home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
  • Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
  • A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance).
  • No bond or conditions to the scholarship upon graduation

The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.

Details of faculty profiles, current research, programs offered, course description, scholarships, and other information is available on the website here

Any questions about the Institute and scholarships may be directed to Stephen Lee, Assistant Provost, at slee@masdar.ac.ae

Singapore - National University of Singapore Postdoc Research Fellowship in Inflammation and Cancer Research

The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory at the Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for Post-doctoral Research Fellows.

Candidates will work on research projects focused on the intricate molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways associated with immune development, activation and survival in relation to asthmatic disease and cancer.

Qualified candidates should possess a recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Immunology or Biochemistry or related field.

Experimental background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or pharmacology is strongly recommended. Self-motivation, passion and commitment to scientific research, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

United Kingdom - Lancaster University MRes in Human-Computer Interaction

Lancaster University is seeking applicants to its Masters in Human Computer Interaction Program which offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the design of advanced interactive technologies.

This is an innovative programme involving Computing, Design and Psychology Departments.

HCI content:
The programme focuses on training in a broad range of knowledge and skills that are applicable to the specification, design, prototyping and evaluation of advanced interactive systems. For this, the programme has been innovatively designed at the interface of three fundamental disciplines of HCI and involving three outstanding departments at Lancaster University.

Computing Department is an international centre of excellence in Computer Science research ranked amongst the top ten Computer Science Departments in the UK (RAE 2008). The programme benefits from direct involvement of the world leading expert in the field, Professor Alan Dix who co-authored the Handbook of Human Computer Interaction, a widely used textbook in HCI education at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Design and Imagination is part of the Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts, ranked amongst the top three institutions in the UK for Design Theory and Design Management (RAE 2008).

Psychology Department recognised for its research expertise in design studies, creative problem solving in design, cognitive and social processes in innovative design, as well as process-tracing methodologies.

Ph.D. scholarships in Software Engineering - University of Groningen, The Netherlands

The Software Engineering & Architecture (SEARCH) group at the University of Groningen is committed to advancing the state of the art in the field of software architecture. The group aims to achieve that by carrying out joint research projects with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners, thus combining academic know-how with industrial practice. The research topics of the SEARCH group include software architecture design and evaluation, architectural knowledge, software product lines, architectural patterns and pattern languages, architecture-centric evolution, and service-oriented architectures. For more information please check our website (http://search.cs.rug.nl/ and http://www.cs.rug.nl/~paris/) or email us (paris@cs.rug.nl).

The SEARCH group is looking for excellent candidates that wish to apply for scholarships from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Prospective PhD students have substantial freedom in deciding upon their research. They may work on one of the group’s existing research projects or submit their own research proposal, in coordination with the group head.

Thailand - 2009 Bangkok School of Management Partial Scholarship Award Program

Bangkok School of Management is currently offering an Partial Scholarship Award to both Thai and International Students wishing to earn an accredited international degree.

BSM’s outstanding 2+1 Business degree provides students with the opportunity to quality for an international business degree by spending the first two years of their degree in Bangkok. For the final year (s), Student can choose to study with the University of their choice, from a list of leading universities across USA, UK, Europe and Asia or even choose to complete their final year with an accredited western university via distance learning or on campus.

Partial Scholarship Award
25% waiver on tuition fees for a period of two years (four consecutive academic terms). This would approximately amount to THB 115,000 for the whole program, EXCLUDING the final year tuition fee with our partner universities. (THB 36 = $US 1 as of 23nd March 2009), therefore this scholarship is equivalent to $US 3,195 or THB 115,000. Two year program at BSM amounts to $US 16,667 or THB 600,000, student granted scholarship should be able to finance the remaining $US 13,472 or THB 485,000.

Poland - 2009 Hertie School of Governance and Ernst & Young Better Government Programme

The Hertie School of Governance cooperates with Ernst & Young and its Better Government Programme in Poland

The mission of the Ernst & Young Better Government Programme is to initiate and support activities leading to the improvement of the functioning of public institutions in Poland.

The programme focuses on three priority research areas:

  • Institutions in the Health Sector
  • Institutions in the Transport Sector
  • Other Public Institutions

Ernst & Young invites applications for Research Grants under its Better Government Programme in Poland. The amount of grant for a research report is PLN 60 000 (approx. EUR 15 000).

The deadline for grant applications is 6 April 2009. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications and announce the grant recipients by July 2009. Details of the application requirements are available at www.bettergovernment.pl

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