PhD Fellowship in Wireless Communications

PhD Fellowship in Wireless Communications
at SUPELEC/ Bell-Labs, Paris, France
Position Description: One PhD fellowship in the research group of Professor Mérouane Debbah in the area of Wireless Communications. The candidate will work at Bell-Labs France and SUPELEC, within the prestigious Alcatel-lucent Chair on Flexible Radio, see www.supelec.fr/?exible-radio-chair.html

Terms of Employment: The salaries and terms at Bell-Labs are in accordance with French state regulations. Full salary are given during illness and paid holidays.

Startup and Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

How to Apply: Applications must submit official academic records for their bachelor and masters education. It is a requirement to hold a masters or an equivalent degree for being considered for this position. At least two references (name, position, e-mail, and telephone number) should be included in the application.

Applications are encouraged to submit their applications electronically to: merouane.debbah@supelec.fr.
Homepage of Mérouane Debbah: www.supelec.fr/?exible-radio-chair.html
Mobile phone: +33169851447
Of?ce phone: +33169851459
If it is impossible to submit the application electronically, then it can be sent by post to:

Mérouane Debbah
SUPELEC
Plateau de Moulon
3 rue Joliot-Curie
Bureau 5-24 91192
GIF SUR YVETTE
CEDEX France

Background: The candidates must have a very solid background in Mathematics. The ability to program in Matlab or other similar programming language is also essential.

Description of SUPELEC: Supelec is a top ranked graduate school in France in the ?eld of Electrical Engineering. We value students committed to science in general and are eager to work with outstanding students committed to excellence. Courses are offered in all ?eld related to electrical engineering. For more information see: www.supelec.fr.

Help for Finding a Place to Live: SUPELEC will help the chosen candidate to ?nd a place to live in Paris. If the chosen candidate is interested, then SUPELEC will help the candidate to sign up for courses for learning French.

Candidate Evaluation Criteria: To evaluate the candidates, the following criteria will be used:

University education
Grades: To be considered, the applicant should have mainly A for relevant courses and overall good grades to demonstrate the capacity to learn new material.
The time used to complete the bachelors and masters university degrees should follow the normal study time-period
English knowledge where TOEFL is preferred but also IELTS can be used if available.
GRE score if available.
Relevance of master research topics
The criteria are prioritized in the way they are numbered in the list above.

Post-Doc modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne

Post-Doc [2y; Ph.D. in quant ecology, population dynamics, math modeling or biostat; R (spatial modeling functions), GIS SW; English; 3,600 Euros/m; modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne diseases (VBD) in a heterogeneous European landscape] / Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) / Only candidates from the EU

UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES, UNIVERSITÉ D’EUROPE
Marius Gilbert
Laboratoire de Lutte biologique et Ecologie spatiale (LUBIES)
Biological Control and Spatial Ecology lab

Université Libre de Bruxelles
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50 CP 160/12
B – 1050 Bruxelles
Belgique
T : +32 (0)2 650 37 80
F : +32 (0)2 650 24 45
mgilbert@ulb.ac.be
lubies.ulb.ac.be

Post-Doc, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) : modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne diseases (VBD) in a heterogeneous European landscape.

Description.
A two-years postdoctoral position is available in the Biological control and spatial ecology (LUBIES) lab, as part of the EDENext FP7-Health project “Biology and control of vector-borne infections in Europe”. EDENext aims to investigate the biological, ecological and epidemiological components of VBD introduction, emergence and spread, and to propose innovative tools for controlling them, building on the basis of acquired knowledge. The research activity is part of the modeling group that includes three other partners (University of Oxford, University of Louvain, Utrecht University) and coordinated by the Theoretical Epidemiology group (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University). The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing, testing and validating models of vectors and VBD spread in a heterogeneous environment. More details on the project can be obtained upon demand. The postdoctoral associate will interact productively with EDENext collaborators, including those focusing on specific VBD systems. The postdoctoral associate will participate in lab meetings, interact productively with PhD and MSc students, and will be expected to present his/her research findings to international conferences and EDENext meetings and to publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Qualifications.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate holding a Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, population dynamics, mathematical modeling or biostatistics. The candidate should have demonstrated computational, communication and writing skills (English) and should be keen to work with experts from other disciplines. A good knowledge of R (spatial modeling functions and packages) and GIS software is an asset, but not essential. Candidates from the European Union are eligible for this position.

Employment.
ULB can offer you a temporary two-years full-time Post-doc appointment, with a gross salary approximately starting at 3,600 per month (salary scale 530 of Belgian Universities).

Applications.
Application will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, PDF copies of the 3 most representative publications, a list of three references with email contact information, and should be addressed to mgilbert@ulb.ac.be

MEMBRE DE L’ACADÉMIE UNIVERSITAIRE WALLONIE-BRUXELLES ET DU PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE EUROPÉEN BRUXELLES WALLONIE

Heidelberg University, PhD Position in Experimental Atomic Physics 2011 in Germany

Doctorate positions for the students pursuing Experimental Atomic Physics in Heidelberg University in Germany -2011

Study Subject:Experimental Atomic Physics
Employer:Heidelberg University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:We are seeking a highly motivated and independent PhD student, trained in experimental atomic physics, who has a strong interest in doing research in physics of Highly Charged Ions (HCI) and
Relativistic Atomic Collisions. The successful candidate will take part in the experiments at GSI, TU-Darmstadt and Stockholm University. He/she will work with novel segmented hard x-ray solid-state detectors, vacuum equipment, and experimental electronics and will analyze the collected data. The work will be performed in close collaboration with international experimental and theoretical atomic physics groups.

A sound background in atomic physics as well as computer programming skills are required. We offer a three year doctorate program including salary and social benefits conforming to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the German Civil Service (TV-L/E13, 75%). You are also expected to take part in the post-graduate educational program of Heidelberg University as well as in the Helmholtz Graduate School for Hadron and Ion Research. Review of applications will start on 7.03.2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application with CV and names and e-mails of 2 scientists who might be contacted for the letter of reference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7.03.2011

2011-2012 Petrach Senior Fellowship in Eurasian Studies, George Washington University, USA

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies Announce Petrach Senior Fellowship in Eurasian Studies, 2011-2012, USA

Study Subject: Eurasian Studies
Employer: The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies
Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description: The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs announces a competition for one fellowship designed to “top off” the sabbatical/leave salary or another portable fellowship of a senior scholar for the academic year 2011-12.Fellows are expected to be in residence at IERES for the entire period of the fellowship, to conduct research or writing on an academic project related to Eurasia (including in part Ukraine), and to contribute actively to our lively IERES intellectual community through participation in the institute’s seminars, talks, and other events. There are no teaching obligations. Preferred candidates will be widely recognized as leaders in their disciplines, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publication. In the US, this would usually mean a tenured academic appointment, and in Eurasian systems a degree of doktor nauk. While the Fellow’s research does not have to focus on Ukraine, part of the study should relate directly to it. All disciplines are eligible. Fellows will be awarded a shared office at IERES, university affiliation, library access, limited administrative support, a stipend of $3,300 per month for the period September 2011 – May 2012, and one roundtrip airfare to cover their arrival in and departure from Washington, DC. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter (maximum three pages) describing the proposed research/writing activity to be done at IERES and a CV by email to Caitlin Katsiaficas, with the subject heading “Petrach Senior Fellowship Application.”

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2011

2011 Postdoctoral Position, Department of Political Science University of Southern Denmark,Denmark

Position for Postdoctoral in the Department of Political Science and Public Management at University of Southern Denmark in Denmark-2011

Study Subject:Political Science and Public Management
Employer: University of Southern Denmark
Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:Applicant’s qualifications: To qualify for the position, applicants must have a PhD or be near to completion of a PhD in Political Science or another relevant discipline within the Social Sciences. Finally, the applicant must have good academic, social and language skills.The successful applicant will join a vibrant and research-led multi-disciplinary academic community with excellent conditions to excel in advanced data analysis and research.Employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

The application must include (1) a research plan for the post doc year (2) a detailed CV, (3) a complete list of publications, stating the scientific publications (max. 5) on which the applicant wishes to rely, (4) most relevant publications (max. 5) must be submitted in 3 copies, (5) academic diplomas, (6) a list of all enclosures. All enclosures must be numbered, state the applicant’s name and assembled in sets.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. The committee may request additional material, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.When the committee has submitted its assessment, the applicants will receive their relevant part of the assessment.With a view to promoting equal opportunities in academic positions, the Faculty encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 March, 2011

Scholarship for MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning, University of London

Applications are open for one scholarship to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials (CT) course commencing October 2011. This scholarship is offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
Study Subject: Clinical Trials
Employer: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
Level:Masters
Scholarship Description:This MSc Clinical Trials scholarship is available only to a student who is a national of, and resident within, a Low Income country as indicated on here.

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:
* the academic merit of the applicant (at least a 2:1 or equivalent first Honours undergraduate degree)
* at least two years’ proven work experience in the Clinical Trials field
* how the skills and qualification obtained from the MSc Clinical Trials would benefit both the applicant and their institution, with respect to current and/or future employment; and
* impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials course, and a contribution towards local examination centre fees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: You must be in receipt of an offer of a place on the MSc Clinical Trials for your scholarship application to be considered; therefore applications for the course must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you wish to submit both your scholarship application and course application together, this must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you are already in receipt of an offer of a place on the course, the final deadline for receipt of scholarship applications only is 20 May 2011.

India: Inlaks ? LAMDA Collaborative Scholarships 2011 in the Field of Theatre

In a collaborative venture, the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art ( LAMDA) invite applications for scholarships in the field of Theatre.

Study Subject: Theatre
Employer:Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Level:Foundation Degree
Scholarship Description:These scholarships will apply only to courses which are 2 years long, in the area of Acting and Stage Management. Candidates will have to attend auditions in Delhi or Mumbai in the last week of March or early April 2011. In the case of Acting, a further interview may be required.

Applications received will be evaluated and shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date and venue of their audition by email or phone. Candidates who do not receive any communication by the 15th of March 2011, must assume that their applications have not been successful.

Individuals who have been offered places at LAMDA for Stage Management or Acting would then need to go through the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation selection process by attending the Inlaks final selection interviews in Mumbai in June 2011.

Application Process :All candidates will need to apply to LAMDA directly.

Note : Candidates applying under the INLAKS-LAMDA scholarship scheme do not require to have an offer of admission from LAMDA at the time of application to the Foundation.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2011.

[Luxembourg] PhD Position in Material Science

The Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann, a public establishment for applied scientific research and technology transfer, has an opening on a temporary contract basis for its department "Science and Analysis of Materials" (SAM) that focuses in the following fields: characterization of materials, surface treatment and thin films, instrumental developments, nanotechnologies and nanomaterials.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Plasma polymer thin coatings deposited by means of an atmospheric CVD plasma process is an innovative way to protect polymers and in particular biopolymers, against damaging from the environment. Furthermore, such a process can be adapted to be implemented into industry and is considered as a 'green' process.

In this PhD program, the development of multilayer coatings for particular protective application will be carried out. The link between coatings structure and their protective properties will be particularly emphasized. The PhD program will involve two different areas namely coating processing and material characterizations. The new category of protective coatings will be produced by plasma polymerization. Thus, this study will give us a deeper knowledge for the growth of plasma polymer films and also, on plasma nanocomposite coatings.
Description

Qualifications:

The candidate should hold a Master degree in sciences, preferably in physics, chemistry, materials, surface sciences.
The candidate has to be motivated, structured and self-responsible in young and diversified research departments. This PhD program will be carried out in Luxembourg.
The applicant must show his/her willingness to develop good skills in the fields of experimental investigations and characterization techniques.
The candidate must be fluent in English (scientific exchanges), French (administrative language) is considered as an asset.
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested in the above position should send their application (with the above reference) including CV, motivation letter and names of 1-2 referees either.

More Information
Contact:
Send your application by email to recrutement@lippmann.lu (format: .doc or .pdf)
or by regular mail to:

CRP - Gabriel Lippmann
Service Ressources Humaines
41, rue du Brill
L-4422 BELVAUX

[England] Masters Degree Scholarships in Wageningen University

[England] Masters Degree Scholarships in Wageningen University

Masters Scholarships in Wageningen University, England

The Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund
Deadline:
around May 2011
The Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund offers Master Scholarships to study in Wageningen University, England. The Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund, previously known as the 'Stichting Redelijk Studeren' (Sharing Responsibility for Students), is named after Dr. Ir. Anne van den Ban, former Professor of 'Voorlichtingskunde' (Rural Extension) at Wageningen University. The fund was founded in 1992 by two Wageningen alumni.

The scholarship fund enables promising students from developing countries and from countries in Middle and Eastern Europe to study at Wageningen University. As a result, it contributes to the education of competent and motivated local experts, who can then play a leading role in solving the structural problems of their country in agricultural production, rural development and the environment.

Eligibility:

Applicant must already be accepted for their chosen study at Wageningen University.
Applicant must have good academic result in their home country
Applicant must intend to return to their own country at the completion of their degree.
The fund also gives preference to Applicant who already receive some form of financial assistance
How to Apply

Before applicants can apply scholarships, they must apply for admissions.

More Information
http://ping.fm/Sp15X

[Italy] 84 PhD Positions in ICT at University of Trento

84 PhD Positions in ICT at University of Trento, Italy

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento
Grade:
PhD, Doctoral
Study in:
The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento
Deadline:
March 16, 2011, before 13:00, local time
The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento and its research and industrial partners have 84 open PhD positions in the broad ICT area, almost all of them covered by scholarship.

Details on the PhD School and a link to the online application are provided at the bottom of this letter.

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science is one of the leading and faster-growing research institutions, characterized by a young and international faculty and by a large, international student population. Indicators for scientific production put the department among the top in Europe.

The department and the PhD school closely collaborate with - and operate in - a fertile and rapidly growing research and innovation environment characterized by top class research centers and industrial research labs, and by the participation to the European Institute of Technology via the newly formed "Trento RISE" association. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment.?

Trento is a vibrant city with a beautifully preserved historic center, consistently ranked among the best cities for quality of life in Italy. It offers a variety of cultural and sports opportunities all year around, as well as excellent food and wine.
More Information
Website:
http://disi.unitn.it/