[Italy] PhD and Post-Doc Positions at ITN Sadco

SADCO Initial Training Network offers several doctorant and post-doctorant positions. SADCO Initial Training Network funded by the Marie Curie actions under the FP7 People programme from the European Commision.
SADCO Initial Training Network are currently looking for students with a strong knowledge in optimal control theory, nonsmooth analysis, numerical analysis, partial differential equations. The network offers unique cooperation possibilities in control theory, allowing each recruited researcher to carry out a part of his/her project at another institution during his/her tenure within the network. For each position, we indicate a 6-months secondment.
Other secondments of shorter period may be also proposed by the academic and industrial partners. The candidates can be of any nationality (European or non European), but he/she will not have resided or worked in the country of the recruiting establishment for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the recruitment.
PhD positions (36 months)
Salaries and terms of employment will follow the Marie Curie rules of the European commission (36k/year plus mobility allowance, and travel and career exploratory allowances). Substantial funding for participation in conferences and other research and training activities will be also offered. Applications including a full curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least two referees should be sent to Contacts.
Post-doc positions
Extremely competitive salaries (57k/year), plus mobility and travel allowances will be offered. Interested candidates should send applications to Contacts. Please supply a cover letter with expression of interest, fit of requirements, availability and an up-to-date curriculum vitae.

[Indonesia] Master's Degree Program in Education from AED Indonesia

Academy for Educational Development (AED) offers Master's Degree Scholarships in Education for Indonesian students to build human capacity through scholarship opportunity in support of the GOI Ministry of Education (MONE), Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA), and Coordinating Ministry for People's Welfare (KESRA), to better carry on quality improvements to basic education and higher education sub-sectors.
Special Qualifications:
At least 3 years working experience in a related area of study.
Priority will be given to candidates from North Maluku, Sumatera, Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, and South Sulawesi.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Physically disabled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Target Participants:
Representatives from MONE, MORA, KESRA and their subsidiary offices at the national, provincial, and district level who work in the education sector. This includes faculty and staff of state universities under MONE and MORA, as well as teachers and administrators of primary or secondary education.
All DBE stakeholder institutions working with DBE. This includes regional branches of MONE and MORA, education commissions of houses of representatives, education boards, education NGOs, local media in education, Regional Development Board (Bappeda). This includes senior teachers and administrators of secondary or primary school instruction.

[England] MSc Scholarships in Management and Information Systems, University of Manchester

The School of Environment and Development invites applications for a fully-funded scholarship for candidates from developing countries for Master's study by distance learning on the MSc Management and Information Systems. The scholarship will cover all study costs including tuition and examining fees and course material costs.
The programme is offered by IDPM's Development Informatics Group, with staff members contributing to the University's Centre for Development Informatics.
Who studies on this Programme?
The MSc M&IS programme is available through distance learning so that practitioners can study while continuing to work in their ongoing professional roles, in the public, private and civil society sectors, or in roles in international organizations, agencies or NGOs. Students work alongside their MSc study, and complete the programme part-time, typically in about two-and-a-half years.
Eligiblity
The scholarships are intended to support students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK qualification. Applicants should:
Be a national of and resident in a developing country of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America or Oceania.
Have at least two years' work experience in a post relevant to their MSc M&IS studies.
Hold a UK second class honours, upper division, or above, or its international equivalent, in their Bachelor's degree.
Applicants must not have previously studied in a developed country (short/language courses excluded).
How to apply
You should apply in the normal way for the MSc Management & Information Systems: Change and Development by Distance Learning.
In the online application form, instead of a 'Statement of Purpose', you should include an original 500-word (maximum) statement with your application specifying how studying the MSc M&IS by distance learning will contribute to your professional and personal development.
This document must be included in your application and also e-mailed separately to Mr Daniel Chung, SED Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at: daniel.chung@manchester.ac.uk.
The title of your e-mail should be 'M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant' plus your name and seven-digit University of Manchester application number (this is generated when you submit your application form); for example: 'M&IS DL Scholarship Applicant Sally Smith 2507949'.

[England] Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS)

University of Leeds offers fully funded University International Research Scholarships for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in Session 2011-12
Eligibility
Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number) to be eligible for a Fully-Funded International Research Scholarship. Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected.
These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
Applicants must normally hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree and should be considered to be the 'best of the best' (eg, applicants should be demonstrably in the top 20% of their cohort). Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study;
Applicants whose first language is not English must have already met the University's English Language requirements . Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;
Applicants must not hold another Scholarship
Regulations
These include the following (full information on the regulations will be sent to all successful applicants):
Awards must be taken up on 1 October 2011;
The awards are available for new research students undertaking full-time study leading to the degree of PhD. Students who are already registered for PhD research study are excluded from this competition;
The award will cover full international fees and a maintenance grant of £13,895 per annum. There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs;
The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress;
Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete all sections of the application form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits. Attachments are not permitted and all will be disregarded and send to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds
Applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of March 2011. The University will publish the names of the successful applicants within the University and externally on the University website.

[Germany] PhD Scholarships in Humanities and Social Sciences, Freie Universit?Berlin, Graduate School of North American Studies

[Germany] PhD Scholarships in Humanities and Social Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin, Graduate School of North American Studies

Graduate School of North American Studies invites applications for 10 Doctoral Grants The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2011/2012. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum.
The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century. Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion. The language of instruction is English.
Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics. Grants are awarded for a maximum of three years. Continued funding past the first year is based upon a positive annual evaluation of progress.
How to Apply
All application materials (completed application form, statement of purpose of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample)

[United States] International Fulbright Science And Technology Award For PhD Study 2011

[United States] International Fulbright Science And Technology Award For PhD Study 2011

The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2012-2013 academic year matriculants.

The Fulbright Program in Indonesia promotes mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below.

Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants will possess:

a Bachelor and/or Master?s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale). Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2011 may also apply.
demonstrated leadership qualities.
a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.
a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS 6.5 or higher at the time of application.
a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected for nomination).
Disciplines

Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)
Astronomy / Planetary Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Sciences/Engineering
Energy
Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
Environmental Science/Engineering
Geology / Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Information Sciences / Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible)
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Oceanography
Physics
Public Health (research or theoretical focus only)
How To Apply
Candidates can access online application at or download the PDF format of the application below. A complete package include the online application or its PDF format, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, a professional resume, and TOEFL score report.

International Master Scholarships, Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies, Germany

International Master Scholarships, Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies, Germany

Call for scholarship applications: Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies
The International Masters Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation of

University of Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi),
UniversitatJaume I (UJI), Castellón, Spain, and,
Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI), Lisboa, Portugal.

GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of geography, surveying, planning, local administration, etc., who are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in their respective GI application area. Candidates who have already studied GI degrees will be given lower priority in admissions evaluation.

The Masters program targets holders of a Bachelors degree with a qualification in application areas of Geographic Information (GI). The Masters Program has been selected within the Erasmus Mundus Program of the European Commission (2007-0064/001 FRAME MUNB123).

Application deadline: January 15, 2011

Contact:
WestfälischeWilhelms-UniversitätMünster
Institute for Geoinformatics
Dr. ChristophBrox
Weseler Straße 253
48151 Münster
Tel. +49 (0) 2 51-8 33 30 83
Fax. +49 (0) 2 51-8 33 97 63
broxc@uni-muenster.de
www.mastergeotech.info

PhD position on Fundamental and Applied Physics (Univ. of Naples, Italy)

PhD position on Fundamental and Applied Physics (Univ. of Naples, Italy)

The Doctorate School of Physical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) is seeking talented international students for its PhD program in fundamental and applied physics (approximate starting date: April 2011).

Institutional fellowship support is available for the best candidates. The deadline for applications is 10th December 2010.

Further information, the formal announcement, the application form and instructions for applying are available at the program web-page:
http://ping.fm/gFHBh

The University of Naples Federico II is a large and prestigious research university located in Naples, Italy. The Graduate School of Physical Sciences is based in the Department of Physical Sciences of the
University, counting more than 100 tenured professors performing research in all fields of physics, including astrophysics, theoretical and mathematical physics, nuclear and high energy physics, statistical and condensed matter physics, molecular, atomic and optical physics, biophysics and applied
physics.

Contact:
Prof. Raffaele Velotta
chairman of the PhD program
on Fundamental and Applied Physics

Dept. of Physical Sciences
University of Naples “Federico II”
Compl. universitario Monte S. Angelo
Via Cintia - I 80126 Napoli (Italia)
phd@na.infn.it
ph. +39 081 676148

The Netherlands: Phd Studentship, How Mushrooms Feed on Sugars, Wageningen UR (University & Research Centre)

Phd Studentship, How Mushrooms Feed on Sugars, Wageningen UR (University & Research Centre), The Netherlands

Vacancy number AFSG-FCH-0003

We are looking for
A PhD student for a STW project aiming at the characterization of polysaccharides involved in the process of composting and growth of the white buttom mushroom Agaricus bisporus. Enzymatic conversion processes will be monitored and enzyme resistant carbohydrates will be identified.

The white button mushroom Agaricus bisporus is produced and consumed at large scale. It is produced on compost of straw and horse manure. The process of composting and growth of the white button mushroom is nearly a black box. It is not known which carbohydrate components are converted (and which are not) and when this takes place in the process. The need for this kind of information is exemplified by the fact that up to 25% of the compost is not converted into fungal biomass.

The aim of this project is to understand and improve the degradation of the carbohydrates in the substrate during composting and growth of the white button mushroom. This will be done by the characterization of the glycosidic substrates in the various states of the growing process. Enzymes involved in substrate degradation will be biochemically characterized and tested for their action towards isolated Agaricus enzyme-resistant carbohydrate structures in order to find solutions to improve substrate conversion.

The PhD candidate will make use of advanced (bio)chemical methods to isolate and characterize polysaccharides and enzymes. Resistant oligo-and polysaccharides will be analyzed/identified using various forms of analytical and preparative chromatography and Maldi Tof/Tof MS, GC-, LC- and CE-MS and NMR-techniques. The PhD candidate will closely cooperate Fungal Biodiversity Center (CBS) and Utrecht University and with industrial partners participating in the project.

Requirements
The candidate should have a MSc in Food Technology / Biotechnology / Molecular Life Sciences.Experience with analytical and preparative chromatography, mass spectrometry and enzymology adds to the suitability of a candidate for this post. The suitable candidate likes to work on the interface of chemistry and biochemistry and technology. The candidate should be able to work in a multi-disciplinary group and have excellent communicative and analytical skillsand is required to be fluent in English, both speaking and reading/writing.

We offer
We offer you a temporary position for a period of 1.5 years with extension of 2.5 years after successful evaluation. Gross salary per month € 2.042,- in the first year rising up to € 2.612,- per month in the fourth year.

We not only offer a competitive salary but also good (study) leave and a pension of the ABP Pension Fund.

Wageningen UR uses a so-called cafeteria model (Optare) that makes it possible to vary the conditions of employment.

We think it is important to have a good balance between work and private life. Depending on the specific job and working place, this balance can be made possible in various ways, for example, flexible working hours, working part time or the possibility of taking sabbatical leave.

Information
For more information about the project please contact Dr. Henk Schols, phone +31(0)317-48 22 39.

For information about the contractual aspects please contact Mr. Rob van Meegen, HRM-advisor, phone +31(0)317-48 54 66.

Interested?
You can apply online until December 5th 2010 at www.werkenbij.wur.nl/UK or contact by email: AFSG-vacatures[ at ]wur.nl

The organization
Wageningen University and Research centre (Wageningen UR) is a leading international organization. Within the field of healthy nutrition and living environment we are working on the quality of life. We are always looking for talented colleagues. Professionals with passion who want to work with us for the world of tomorrow.

The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen UR where fundamental and applied sciences complement each other. As an important European player, we carry out top-level research and work alongside authoritative partners within the international business world as well as the government on “Healthy food in a biobased society”. We have a crucial role in innovations within the market. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are what define us. In short, we are an interesting, international employer of stature.

The Laboratory of Food Chemistry (generates and disseminates knowledge of the molecular properties and interactions of carbohydrates, proteins and phytonutrients within the food matrix during processing. Research is on one hand focused on identifying key components that determine the quality of food raw materials and their processing to ingredients or food products and on chemical changes occurring within these components during storage and processing. On the other hand, research is focused on controlling enzymatic processes that are used during processing of raw materials to ingredients or food products.

By a solid knowledge in this area, the quality aspects of food products can be explained and moreover predicted. Besides this, with knowledge on chemical and biochemical conversions, processes can be controlled to have a more sustainable use of agricultural raw material (less by-products, less use of energy, chemicals and water) than currently in place, and new, high-grade or health-beneficial final products or ingredients can be manufactured.

The Laboratory comprises about 45 people of which 10 permanent staff (professors + technicians) and about 35 PhD students, post-docs and temporarily employed technicians. For its research, the Laboratory is very well equipped with state-of-the-art analytical equipment (MS, CE, HPLC) to study changes in food during processing at a molecular level. This approach is also reflected in its teaching methodology.

For more information: www.foodchemistry.wur.nl.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

USA: PostDoc Position in Neuroimaging Available at Washington University in Saint Louis

Post Doctoral Position in Functional Imaging of Neurodegenerative Diseases, USA, Washington University in Saint Louis

Description: Applications are invited for a post doctoral position within the Departments of Neurology and Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Research in the Ances Bio-imaging Laboratory (ABL) focuses on the application of functional MRI methods to neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and HIV Associated Dementia (HAD)). The ABL investigates the correlation between neuro-psychological testing and functional neuroimaging (including arterial spin labeling (ASL) and resting state blood oxygen dependent (BOLD) imaging) to assess the effects of neurodegenerative diseases on brain networks. Opportunities will be provided for pursuing personal research interests. Writing manuscripts and applying for individual grants will be strongly encouraged.

Requirements: The qualified candidate should have at least a master’s degree in neurosciences, psychology, bioengineering, physics, computer science, or other related fields. Previous experience with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer) is preferred and would allow for more individualized studies. Strong facility with statistical analyses is also desired.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and CV to bances[ at ]wustl.edu

Please arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Only applicants considered for employment will be contacted.

Contact Information:
Beau Ances MD, PhD
Department of Neurology
Washington University in Saint Louis
Box 8111

660 South Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
bances[ at ]wustl.edu