[Italy] BSc and MSc Scholarships at Politecnico di Torino

The Politecnico di Torino awards every year several scholarships to International Students.

In the 2008/2009 academic year, about 350 scholarships, whose gross amount varied from 8000 to 10000 Euro per year, were assigned (for further information, please visit the website).

Please note that there is not a specific form to apply for scholarships. Every application received through our Apply@polito website within the deadline of March 22nd, 2009 is evaluated by a special academic commission, which will award scholarships to the best students, according to the call for applications of our scholarship projects.

The list of the scholarship winners will be published on this website in May, 2009.

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.