USA: Scholarships at University of Minnesota

USA: Scholarships at University of Minnesota
*GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA*

*Are you a high-achieving student who is tired of filling out scholarship applications? *

At the University of Minnesota, all incoming international freshmen and transfer students are automatically eligible to receive one of the limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships. You do not need to fill out a separate application to be considered for the scholarships, which are awarded in the amount of $4,000 or $2,000 for up to four years.

Furthermore, it is quite an honor to receive these competitive, merit-based scholarships, since students are considered for these awards based on an overall assessment of their admission application. For more information on becoming one of the 4,000 world-class international students and scholars at the University of Minnesota, please visit www.passport.umn.edu/.

*Minnesota English Language Program (MELP)*

Whether you are struggling with English or simply seeking to perfect your language skills to excel in a university setting, the Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) offers credit and non-credit English courses to meet your unique needs. Offered since 1968, MELP courses are taught year-round by friendly, high-skilled teachers. Enrolled MELP students have access to cutting-edge technology and a wealth of University resources, facilities, and support services. Choose the program that works for you: short-term customized programs, TOEFL Test Preparation, or the Academic English Program, which you can take at the same time you are pursuing a degree at the University of Minnesota. The application deadline for each term is seven weeks prior to the start of classes, but it is advisable to send all application documents at least two months prior to the beginning of the term in which you intend to enroll.

Please visit
www.cce.umn.edu/Minnesota-English-Language-Program/
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MSc Programme 2010/11-International Business/Strategic Management-UK

The University of York offers The MSc Programme in International Business and Strategic Management for the year 2010/11 in UK

This is a specialised management Masters giving students an opportunity to study a wide range of international business topics. The programme is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that would be well suited for careers as business consultants and/or strategy analysts in the broad arena of business and management, but especially in the areas of international business and strategic management. It will also be relevant to those wishing to work in business and economic development roles in public sector organisations. The programme is intended to build on students’ existing knowledge of management and business studies to develop it to an advanced level, with particular reference to the current research agenda and best practice and innovative thinking in international business practice.

Who may apply:

The programme is aimed at graduates with a first degree in Business Management, who wish to study for a specialist Masters. Alternatively it will suit those who have been working for a few years after graduating and want to use the qualification to enhance a career or change career direction. You will have a 2:1 degree or equivalent or a 2:2 degree equivalent, supplemented by relevant work experience.
For further details visit http://ping.fm/3FRCO
Application Process:

Owing to a significant increase in applications many of the TYMS masters programmes will close to applications in February 2010. There will be a further opportunity to apply for all programmes for one month between 21st June 2010 and 18th July 2010. For more details please visit http://ping.fm/iiiTm
Apply online at http://ping.fm/ItBKu
Application Deadline:

Applications open on 21st June, 2010 and close on 18th July, 2010

Source:

http://ping.fm/kPbYV

MSc Programme 2010/11-Engineering Management-UK

The University of York offers The MSc Programme in Engineering Management for the year 2010/11 in UK

The MSc in Engineering Management is a one year full-time taught programme aimed at ambitious graduate engineers who aspire to higher level management positions, especially of a technical nature. The programme develops those areas of management that graduates require in their progression towards a management career but firmly anchored in a technical context. It is intended to provide students with a good understanding of the techniques and issues in modern engineering management, with an emphasis on those skills that will be immediately required in first line management roles. It provides students with:

A sound understanding of aspects of management relevant to the technical manager
Opportunities to apply management thinking to real technology issues
Develop management skills applicable to your employability prospects and career development
Gain experience of exploiting technological opportunities within large firms or as an entrepreneurial activity
Eligibility:

Applicants are expected to hold an appropriate honours degree at 2.1 standard or the equivalent from a university recognised by the University of York in a subject with a significant Electronics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics content. Experience of having worked in industry is an advantage but is not essential.
For non-English native speakers English language skills at the standard university requirement of at least IELTS 6.0 or the equivalent are expected.

Application Procedure:

You can complete and submit your application for the MSc in Engineering Management programme through the University’s at http://ping.fm/gAZlq


Application Deadline:

Currently open

Source:

http://ping.fm/mwhYR

Sweden : Post-doctoral researcher in Earth System modelling: effects of climate change on vegetation productivity and biogeochemical cycles

We seek a post-doctoral research fellow in Earth System modeling,
specifically investigating the dynamic interactions of climate change
on carbon and water balance and crop yields in semi-dry regions.
The work contributes to the EU Project ClimAfrica, as well as other
ongoing projects. The researcher will be placed in the Department of
Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis, Lund University, Sweden.

The researcher will be responsible for adapting and applying the
dynamic global vegetation model framework LPJ-GUESS. Model output will be evaluated against a range of observations (e.g., yields, ecosystem carbon fluxes, remote-sensing information, etc).


Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative environmental
sciences Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative environmental
sciences discipline, for instance meteorology, Environmental physics,
-biology, or -engineering. Applications from candidates who are close
to completion of their PhD degree will also be considered

• Expertise with process-based mathematical modelling of
ecological processes and skills in handling large, gridded input
(e.g., different land use or climate input) and output fields

• Programming skills (e.g., C++, Fortran; GIS is not sufficient)

• Ability to meet firm deadlines, willingness to communicate
research results and to interact within an international research
environment.

We welcome candidates with enthusiasm for collaboration within a
multidisciplinary team, as well as an aptness to pose and solve
problems individually. The work involves extensive international
collaboration and the candidate must be willing to travel. Excellent
written and spoken English is a requirement.

The University strives for an even gender balance. Most of the
employees in this area in the University are male. We therefore
encourage female applicants to these vacancies.

Reference no: 1407
Closing date for applications: June 15, 2010
Date of appointment: Approx. September 2010
Form of employment: Two years time limited employment

How to apply

The application must include a description of motivation and research
interests, detailed CV, publication list and names and contact details
of two referees, as well as the cover sheet found at:
http://ping.fm/Enw7A
(http://ping.fm/mgYMs)

Questions about the position can be directed to
Almut.arneth@nateko.lu.se.

Applications must be sent by mail to
Registrator, Lunds universitet,
Box 117, 221 00 LUND, Sweden.
Please quote the position reference number (1407) when applying.
Late or incomplete applications, or applications that are not directed to the Registrator will not be considered
Tentative Application Deadline : 15 June 2010

Switzerland : Doctoral Assistant Position in Public Economics

The Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics (MecoP) at the Faculty of Economics, University of Lugano, invites applications for up to two Doctoral Assistant positions for up to four years. The starting date is October 2010, but a later date is possible. The working environment (including infrastructure and remuneration for teaching and research assistance) is very attractive.

The successful candidate(s) will be full-time PhD students at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidates' main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Political Economy and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. Since the positions are financed through grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, research projects will insert themselves into these projects. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute's research projects and teaching activities.

The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related field.

To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@ usi.ch.
Candidates should include a complete CV and the following information:
1- A transcript of your university education.
2- A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course;
3- The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.

The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted no earlier than June, 2010.

Tentative Application Deadline : 31 May 2010
Homepage: http://ping.fm/75aZH

Ireland : Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI) PhD studentship

A graduate studentship is available for up to four years to work under the direction of Professor Andrew Fowler on problems associated with the growth of biofilms in industrial and environmental situations. Applications of these studies will be to groundwater pollution, environmental bioremediation, medical and industrial air and water systems. The position primarily involves the construction and numerical solution of mathematical models to describe the growth of bacterial biofilms in soils and on pipe walls. The student will be part of MACSI, the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, at the University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising University with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.
Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold at least a 2.1 degree in applied mathematics, mathematical bioscience, bioengineering, or a related discipline. In addition, the candidate should be able to work both independently and in a team environment and possess good organisational and communication skills. Appropriate experience in mathematical modelling and numerical computation is desirable.
Stipend
University fees will be covered and the position carries an annual stipend of €18,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing in September 2010 is highly desirable. MACSI at UL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to:
macsi@ul.ie.
Further information: Please contact Professor Andrew Fowler (E-mail: andrew.fowler@ul.ie).

Netherland : PhD researcher on Feedbacks between climate and antropogenic land use change

Assessment model IMAGE. The former is a Earth System Model that describes climate change and its forcing agents, the latter is an integrated assessment model that describes the environmental change as a function of anthropogenic activities. The PhD project will focus on identifying relevant climate feedbacks (e.g. changes in temperature, the hydrological cycle, and atmospheric circulation patterns caused by deforestation, changes in agricultural practice and irrigation) and executing stand-alone and coupled simulations with the modeling systems that are mentioned. The work aims to evaluate the significance and spatial structure of the feedbacks for each of the relevant land use aspects.
Qualifications
For this PhD position we are looking for a candidate that has expertise in climate modelling, land use modelling or system feedback analysis, with clear affection with the other relevant areas. Good skills in either Dutch or English (speaking and writing) are necessary, as well as experience with computer programming and quantitative analysis. The candidate's affilitation will be Utrecht University, but working locations may vary between IMAU, KNMI and PBL.

Terms of employment
We offer a fulltime temporary appointment for four years. Your gross salary starts with € 2,042.- per month in the first year and increases to € 2,612.- per month in the fourth year of employment. The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% of annual salary and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% per year. In addition we offer: partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions in which you may trade salary for vacation days or vice versa. The employment conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities.

Further details
Further information about this position can be obtained from Bart van den Hurk, e-mail: hurkvd@knmi.nl, or Bart Strengers, e-mail: bart.strengers@pbl.nl. More information can also be found at http://www.imau.nl/, http://www.knmi.nl/ and http://www.pbl.nl/.

How to apply
Applications, including a curriculum vitae can be submitted to the Personnel Department, Faculty of Science, P.O. Box 80010, 3508 TA Utrecht, the Netherlands or submit by e-mail to: Science.PenO@uu.nl. Please mention vacancy number 63007.
Deadline for applications is 31 May 2010.

Austria : Open PhD-Position-Austrian Institute of Technology

Within the project I2Bau, integrated intermodal concepts for bulk logistics will be developed, represented in mathematical models, and solved using novel hybrid optimisation algorithms. The aim of the project is to increase the economical attractiveness of ecological transport solutions, thereby allowing carriers to shift goods that are usually transported by trucks to ecological modes of transportation.
We are looking for an outstanding PhD student whose main task will be to model underlying supply-chain processes and logistics using mathematical methods and operations research methods. These models shall be numerically solved using novel hybrid optimisation algorithms.

Qualifications:
Outstanding master degree in computer science, applied mathematics, operations research or a closely related field
Candidates should have strong, proven knowledge in some of the following areas:
-Metaheuristic algorithms (tabu search, variable neighborhood search, genetic algorithms, ant colony optimisation, and others)
Exact methods based on mathematical programming
-Constraint programming
-Modelling of supply-chain processes and Network Design
-Transport optimisation (vehicle routing, route planning, and others)
(object-oriented) Programming (mainly C++ and Java)
The candidates should submit: motivation letter, detailed curriculum vitae, list of (at least two) references with contact informations and credentials.

Place of employment: Wien
We are pleased to invite interested persons who wish to contribute their knowledge, their network and their ideas to the field of applied research. Please attach meaningful application documents, including certificates and photos.

Ms. Maria Maurer, MSc
Head of Human Resources
2444 Seibersdorf
T: +43 (0) 505 50 - 2032
maria.maurer@ait.ac.at
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donau-City-Straße 1 | 1220 Wien, Austria | T +43 (0) 50550-0 | F +43 (0) 50550-2201, office@ait.ac.at | www.ait.ac.at, T +43 (0) 505 50, F +43 (0) 505 50-2201, www.arcs.ac.at
Tentative Application Deadline : 30 June 2010

New Zealand : PhD in computational neuroscience in New Zealand

Two PhD students to do PhD at University of Otago in New Zealand. Applicant should have a Master degree either in Math, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science or be proficient in programming. Some knowledge of Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Genetics (depending on the chosen topic below) is also required.

I have two PhD topics:
1. Models and computational simulations of synaptic plasticity in the
brain. Neural activity-dependent synaptic plasticity is the basis of
learning and memory formation in the brain. We have an ongoing
collaboration with the Brain Health and Repair Research Centre of University of Otago, from which we can obtain plenty of data on synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus. We want to develop and test
explanatory theoretical and computational models of these data in order to seek abstract theoretical rules of synaptic plasticity.

2. Computational neurogenetics. Recently researchers from the Brain Health and Repair Research Centre of University of Otago identified gene regulatory networks involved in synaptic plasticity. The goal of this research will be to explore the dynamic behaviour of these regulatory networks and make predictions what happens when genes are mutated or silenced. We will also explore the possibility to link genes to abstract synaptic plasticity rules.

Applicant will have to apply for one of about 200 University of
Otago PhD scholarships, see
http://ping.fm/SiyGh
The scholarships of 20,000NZ$/pa for 3 years are awarded on a competitive basis mostly based on the marks during the previous study.

Before an official application, the candidate should first contact me with an informal inquiry. Applications will be processed until the positions are filled.
Lubica Benuskova
lubica@cs.otago.ac.nz
University of Otago
New Zealand
Tentative Application Deadline : 30 June 2010

UK : Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Quantitative Systems Biology

The Quantitative Systems Biology group, within the Clinical Sciences Centre of the Medical Research Council and the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College in London (UK), is seeking postdoctoral candidates with a motivated interest in interdisciplinary research, aimed towards a quantitative understanding of the function of complex biological systems. The successful applicant will investigate the quantitative and systems-level properties of signalling, genetic and transcriptional networks in mouse and human T lymphocytes, carrying out projects that integrate experimental measurements with data analysis and mathematical modelling.

The successful candidate will have recently completed a Ph.D. in a biological discipline with a strong publication record. In addition, a sound knowledge of the standard laboratory techniques of molecular and cell biology is expected, as well as experience with immunoassays, flow cytometry and handing of primary cells. Familiarity with high-throughput methods for the analysis of genomes, transcriptomes or proteomes and a working knowledge of mathematical and computational methods will be advantageous. We are a recently established and expanding research lab seeking enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn across disciplines.

Additional information can be found on our website http://ping.fm/SSfBM Informal enquiries about the research projects are particularly encouraged and should be made to Dr Alberto Polleri, Group Head, at polleri@csc.mrc.ac.uk

This post is a Career Development Fellowship to support post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career training and help establish them as a successful and independent research scientist in their chosen field. It is a 3-year training and development post, which incorporates both scientific and transferable skills training.

For a complete job description, see here.
Tentative Application Deadline : 28 May 2010