PhD positions in networking, University of Coimbra, Portugal

PhD positions in networking, University of Coimbra, Portugal


PhD positions in networking are available at the Laboratory of Communications and Telematics of the University of Coimbra, Portugal integrated in the Doctoral Program in Information Science and Technology, starting in September 2010.

Please refer to the website (http://phd.dei.uc.pt) for all info on how to apply.
For more information contact:

Prof Edmundo Monteiro

edmundo@dei.uc.pt

[European] Masters Program in Computational Logic

he European Masters Program in Computational Logic at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is organised as part of its Master of in Science Computer Science offer (Laurea Magistrale). The Master comprises 120 ECTS credits and lasts two years (including thesis). Each year’s course is divided into two semesters. The courses of academic year 2010/2011 will start in October 2010. The continuation of studies towards the PhD doctoral degree is possible.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled by students applying for the Masters programme:

• a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a comparable university-equivalent qualification (e.g., the Italian three-years Laurea).
  Italian and European students with good grades who will finish the Bachelor study by the last application deadline (August) are also encouraged to apply early for this program.
• language certificate in English. Since the medium of instruction in the Masters Programme is English, students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. If you are an English native speaker or you had your BSc in a pure English environment, the certificate is not necessary. We recognise many different tests. In the most commonly available, the following minimum scores are suggested:
  • TOEFL: 550 Points (computer based: 213, internet based IBT: 79); we prefer students to simultaneously take the Test of Written English (TWE).
  • IELTS: Level 6.0
• good knowledge of the foundations of mathematical logic and/or artificial intelligence, for example by having attended a course on logic or artificial intelligence at bachelor level.

Application
If you fulfil the prerequisites, you may apply for the European Master’s Program in Computational Logic using this application form. Please fill in the form and select (if you wish) a second university in the consortium where you would like to study. In addition, you are asked to provide us with THREE complete sets of application documents (one originally certified copy and two duplicates). Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your application must contain the following documents:

• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of purpose
• Higher Secondary School Certificate / Intermediate Examination Certificate
• Reports on university examinations (transcripts) and diploma (first degree or bachelor degree). If the bachelor degree will only be available after the deadline, students are required to send us a PRELIMINARY certificate. This document must be signed and stamped by the home university and give the information when the study will be finished and the final degree issued.
• English language certificate as stated here
• For Chinese and Vietnamese students only: The original APS certificate
• For students already enrolled in one of the local Master’s programs at FUB, UNL, or TUW only: an official statement proving that they are registerd within the local Master’s program

Important: all copies of the original transcripts and degrees must be authenticated as true copies of the originals with a stamp and signature by an authorized institution (e.g., embassy, consulate, public notary). The accuracy of the attached English translation of the documents must be confirmed.
If you have problems with the above documentation, you may contact the FUB EMCL Information Desk for clarifications.
Please mail all required documents to the address below (an online application procedure is in preparation and will open in April 2010):
CL Secretary
International Center for Computational Logic
Department of Computer Science
Technische Universität Dresden
01062 Dresden
Germany
Deadline
Please consider the following deadlines (date of arrival of the complete application):

• 15 May 2010: deadline for EU- and non-EU-students; applications must be received at that deadline.
• Students already enrolled at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Technische Universität Dresden, Technische Universität Wien, or Universidade Nova de Lisboa in a local Master Program on Computational Logic can request to be transferred to the European Master’s Program in Computational Logic before 31 October in their first year. Students must send the application documents (see above) to TUD. They are transferred if they meet the abovementioned eligibility criteria and the joint agrees of the commission.
• All applications must be sent in paper form (three copies) and in English to the address mentioned above.
• Please consider the deadlines for applications for scholarships and grants offered by the different institutions.

Homepage: http://www.computational-logic.eu/application.php

Portugal: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Wireless Communications

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Wireless Communications, Portugal
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION
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Job description
The 4 TELL Research Team - within the Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT - Aveiro) - is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on one of our research projects funded by the EU ICT Framework program.

You will be required to have experience in the general area of wireless communications and software engineering with expertise in object oriented design and C++. The ideal candidate would require advanced proficiency in one of the following areas:

• Cooperative Communication Protocols;
• Network Discovery Mechanisms;
• P2PSIP and Networking;

You should have a good honours degree in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering, and a PhD degree in a topic related to the above research areas.
The salaries offered are very competitive and are dependent on the candidate experience.
Organization
You will join an established research group at the Instituto de Telecomunicações and the opportunity to conduct research at the highest international level. The group has extensive expertise in 3G systems and future emerging technologies. The group has also been involved in EU Framework Programme 5 / 6 / 7 projects and has wide collaboration with other research institutes, universities and industry.
Contact for informal enquiries
Informal email enquiries can be made to Dr. Jonathan Rodriguez: jonathan[ at ]av.it.pt
For further information on the Instituto de Telecomunicações and the 4 TELL team, please visit the following sites: http://www.it.pt/ and http://www.av.it.pt/4tell
Applications
To apply, please send by email: a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position in question; detailed CV; and the name and address of two referees to support your application.
All applications should be sent to Cláudia Barbosa: cbarbosa[ at ]av.it.pt
The closing date for applications is 15th January 2010.

Portugal - MIT PhD, Master’s and Advanced Studies Positions

PhD, Master’s and Advanced Studies positions
Job Description : The MIT Portugal Program announces its call for applications for the 2010-11 academic year. Each program is offered in association by a consortium of Portuguese universities, with the participation of MIT (US) faculty.
Job Homepage : MIT Portugal Program
Category : Postgraduate Positions and Scholarships
Contact address : MIT Portugal Program
IST – Tagus Park
Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva
2744-016 Porto Salvo, Portugal
Tel.: +351 214 233 200
apply@mitportugal.org

[France] Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarship 2010 in Media Engineering for Education

In the course of the program: the students participate in the design and conception of large scale projects and acquire professional experience through an internship in a company.


•the students will be able to manage projects in design, conduct and evaluation of computer mediated environments. They will have the opportunity to carry on these functions in the current contect of the massive deployment of distance education.

•the students can continue their studies by a doctorate.

The Euromime Consortium

The Euromime master is run by a consortium of

•3 European universities recognized for their experience in teaching and research in the field of Educational Technology

◦University of Poitiers – Fance

◦National University of Distance Education of Madrid – Spain

◦Faculty of Human Motoricity of Lisbon – Portugal

•Latin American Universities

•University of Los Lagos, Osorno

•Catholic University of Peru – Lima

•National University of Brasilia – Brazil

Scholarship

For international students


•A 21000 Euro scholarship per year for international students

For european students

•A 3100 Euro scholarship for study perion in Latin America

•An Erasmus grant for the second year

Deadline:

International candidates can apply on line until January 15;

European candidates can apply on line until June 15

For further information: contact@euromime.org

PhD Research Studentship, Computational Modeling of Fracturing Process, Portugal

Ph.D. RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF FRACTURING PROCESSES
Description : We are looking for Masters or Bachelor Students to fill in a PhD research studentship in our research centre at IDMEC PORTO – Institute of Mechanical Engineering.
The scholarship is available for a period of six months with possibility of renewal. The PhD studentship will pay a bursary of 980€ per month.
Desirable Criteria: Degree in appropriate Engineering subject (Mechanical, Civil …)
Masters in appropriate Engineering subject (Mechanical, Civil …)
Good knowledge of Finite Elements
Good programming skills
Objectives and Work Programme: The main objective of this project is to develop analytical and numerical models for the finite element simulation of fracture initiation and propagation processes. These phenomena can be found in projectile impact, rock blasting, machining operations, etc. The main tasks to be undertaken are:
– Formulation of constitutive models that include a large number of complex interacting physical phenomena (extremely large plastic strains in the presence of internal degradation, high strain rates, thermal effects, …) and their implementation within a finite element environment;
– Development and implementation of numerical procedures to allow the propagation of cracks through finite element meshes when coupled with adaptive remeshing;
– Validation and appraisal of the developed models in practical problems.
Scientific Supervision: Dr. Francisco M. Andrade Pires
Homepage : https://www.fe.up.pt/si/web_page.inicial
Category :
Contact address : Please forthwith send your CV and a motivation letter to the following address or informally contact Dr. Francisco Pires, email: fpires@fe.up.pt.
Dr. Francisco M. Andrade Pires
Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias,
s/n 4200-465 Porto, Portugal