AUSTRALIA; Postgraduate Scholarship in Chinese Film and Media Studies

Scholarship Description

A scholarship is available for a full-time Masters candidate who is undertaking research in a topic pertaining to Chinese Film and Media Studies, with a focus drawn from the ARC-funded project topic of ‘posters of the cultural revolution: contemporary Chinese perspectives on an era of propaganda’. The stipend will be awarded on a competitive basis to a student who has demonstrated excellent critical aptitude in a relevant field of study, has tertiary training in Chinese Studies, and who has Honours 1 in relevant field of study (Honours 2 applicants considered if accompanied by excellent referee’s reports). Applicants should simultaneously apply for admission into a Masters degree at the Faculty of Arts. For further information and application intructions please visit http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml (select ‘current research scholarships’ and search for keyword ‘media’).

Reference Number: 4363
Study Subject: Chinese Film and Media
Provided By: The University of Sydney
To be undertaken at: The University of Sydney.
Level: Post Graduate
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until September 30, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20427 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 1 year.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Cultural studies, Journalism, communication and media, JOURNALISM, LIBRARIANSHIP AND CURATORIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, Other arts, Other language and culture, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL or THE ARTS.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must refer to scholarship description. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Professor Stephanie Donald (Professor of Chinese Media Studies )
Phone: +61 2 9351 6851
Fax: +61 2 9351 2434
Email: stephanie.donald@usyd.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/media/?page=staff&id=sdonald
Address:
Department of Media and Communications
Room N309 Woolley Building A20
The University of Sydney
NSW, Australia
2006

AUSTRALIA; Microfluidics PhD Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Aust Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) has a multidisciplinary focus with leading-edge researchers working at the interface of the biological, chemical and physical sciences. The Institute’s research focuses on improving human health and quality of life. The Sch of Pharmacy at The University of Queensland has a supportive postgraduate student environment including a scheme to encourage research presentations at international conferences in the final year of candidature. The project will focus on the design, fabrication and characterisation of microfluidic devices for the preparation of drug delivery vectors. The candidate will also be involved in assessing the efficacy of the derived vectors in vitro and in vivo in various tumour models. The successful candidate will be put forward for any ONE of the following scholarships: UQ Research ; Australian Pgrad Award; Sch of Engineering; Sch of Pharmacy Strategic. Please refer to PDF for more info.
Reference Number: 4356
Study Subject:
Provided By: The University of Queensland
To be undertaken at: The University of Queensland.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until August 13, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20427 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Dr Harendra Parekh (School of Pharmacy)
The University of Queensland
Phone: 07 3365 7430
Email: h.parekh@uq.edu.au

AUSTRALIA; Peter Cullen Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The NSW Government has developed a postgraduate scholarship in honour of the late Professor Peter Cullen AO FTSE. Professor Cullen contributed significantly to water resource management in Australia, and NSW. The program is jointly funded by various New South Wales Government Water Agencies, including the Department of Water and Energy, Sydney Catchment Authority, State Water, Hunter Water Corporation and Sydney Water Corporation. The aim of the scholarship is to: • Improve our understanding of how rivers, groundwater, wetlands and estuaries function and respond to enhanced management • Improve the linkages between water science and water management in NSW • Provide research opportunities for water specialists in NSW. The Scholarship is open to a first year PhD student enrolled at Australian University.

Reference Number: 4358
Study Subject: Aquatic Science and Water Management
Web Address: http://www.dwe.nsw.gov.au/about/scholarship.shtml
Provided By: Department of Water and Energy
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Open for applications from August 1, 2009 until August 28, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for accommodation, research, living expenses, travel and miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid annually for the period of 3 years, reviewed annually.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, EARTH SCIENCES, ECONOMICS, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, SCIENCE - GENERAL or SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Simon Williams (Team Leader- Water Science)
Department of Water and Energy
Email: simon.williams@dnr.nsw.gov.au

NETHERLAND; PhD Position in Imaging Genetics of Intelligence

Job description
Understanding how genetic variation affects brain functioning related to general intelligence is one of the greatest scientific challenges of the 21st century. Advances in both molecular genetics and functional and structural neuroimaging have provided the tools necessary to explore the effects of genetic variants on brain functioning. Identifying the brain mechanisms that underlie intelligence is paramount to our understanding of how individual differences in general intelligence emerge and how such differences may confer vulnerability to cognitive dysfunction. This project aims to identify these brain mechanisms by combining expertise from two excellent research groups, using an imaging genetics approach towards human intelligence. This project is a collaboration between the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, and the Centre for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, Amsterdam. You will be based within the Cognitive Neurology group at the Donders Institute ( http://www.ru.nl/donders) and will have frequent contacts with the genomics group at CNCR ( http://www.cncr.nl).

Requirements
University Graduate
You have a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a field related to cognitive neuroscience (e.g. experimental/cognitive psychology, biology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence). Excellent candidates from other scientific backgrounds will also be considered. Good programming skills (Matlab) are highly desirable. Familiarity with neuroimaging techniques (functional and structural) and in genetic statistics are certainly an asset. Proficiency in oral and written English as well as good social skills are also required.

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The Centre for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR) was founded jointly by the VU University Amsterdam and the VU University Medical Centre. At the centre, neurobiologists, clinical and preclinical neuroscientists and psychologists collaborate to contribute to the development of a new integrative neuroscience, rooted in molecular biology and genetics and extending all the way to behaviour and cognition in health and disease. The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour comprises the Centres for Cognition, Cognitive Neuroimaging and Neuroscience. The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is driven by novel neuroimaging techniques scanning the activity and structure of the human brain in vivo a field of research in which the Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception, action, attention, cognitive control, memory, and language. The internationally renowned centre currently employs more than 100 PhD students and post-doctoral researchers of more than 20 nationalities. The centre is equipped with three MRI scanners (7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275 channels MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the lingua franca at the centre.

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2,612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Initially 18 months with possible extension by 2.5 yrs.
Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.dr. G. Fernández
Telephone number: +31 24 3610749
E-mail address:g.fernandez@donders.ru.nl

Dr. D. Posthuma
Telephone number: +31 20 5982823
E-mail address:danielle.posthuma@cncr.vu.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization
* About the department
* About the function
* Radboud University Nijmegen

Application
You can apply for this job before 15-09-2009 by sending your application to:

Donders Instituut, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Radboud University Nijmegen, Donders Institute, t.a.v. Ms. Stijns
Kapittelweg 29
6525 EN NIJMEGEN, NL

E-mail address:neuroimaging@donders.ru.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 30.07.09.

UK; Unilever PhD Studentship

In order to predict environmental fate of chemicals the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has established standardised laboratory methods to estimate biodegradation in the environment. However, in many parts of the world, particularly in developing regions, untreated waste water is routinely emitted directly into surface water. This presents a number of difficulties for conventional risk assessments for down-the-drain’ chemicals. An alternative risk assessment model, based on the “impact zone” (IZ) concept, has been proposed for such direct discharge’ conditions. In this model, chemicals are assessed in terms of their potential impact on river recovery processes and in terms of their predicted concentration at the end of an “impact zone”, within which the ecosystem is impacted by other pollutants.

At Unilever a laboratory-based simulation system using a continuous flow river model has been constructed in which microbial biofilms are allowed to develop to simulate natural conditions under which biodegradation takes place. This system allows the behaviour and associated ecological risks of biodegradable chemicals to be assessed under direct discharge conditions.

In this PhD project you will investigate fundamental relationships between microbial biomass density and diversity, system pre-exposure to chemicals and the rate of biodegradation processes. A range of cutting edge molecular community profiling methods will be used, including the use of high throughput sequencing techniques. The results will be used to optimise the continuous river flow model system to provide a more realistic assessment of natural biodegradation processes in laboratory systems.

The student will have the opportunity to spend up to 6 months of the PhD at Unilever’s research and development centre in Bedfordshire.

Further information
This PhD studentship is funded for 3.5 years and carries an annual tax-free maintenance stipend of £15,790. The studentship will start on 5 October 2009 and will be supervised by Dr Gary Bending.

The studentship is funded by Unilever.

Further information can be found on the Warwick HRI website:http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/whri/study/mphilphd/studentships

Please quote job vacancy reference number HRI67-079.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Friday 24 July 2009.

UK; Rural Digital Economy Research Hub PhD Studentships

The University of Aberdeen is inviting applications for a number of PhD studentships on offer as a result of the development of a new Rural Digital Economy Research Hub funded by the UK Research Councils.

The Digital Economy Hub based at Aberdeen is one of three such centres in the UK. An award of £12.4M will fund a programme of research over the next five years, which will explore how digital technologies can be developed to enhance the delivery of crucial services such as healthcare and transport in rural areas across the UK. Around 60 research staff and students will be based in the Hub.

The Hub (www.digital-rural.org) draws together the University’s research strengths in areas including computer science, communications engineering, human geography, transport, healthcare, sociology, and environmental science. Experts from across these disciplines will work together to understand and assess digital technology requirements and develop and evaluate solutions.

Eight fully-funded 3.5 year studentships are on offer to outstanding applicants in a range of topic areas; examples include:

Hybrid Wireless-Satellite Broadband for Rural Communities
Adaptive Internet Transport for the Pervasive Future Internet
Security and Privacy Policy Management
Agent Support for Team Problem Solving
Semantic Sensor Networks
Adaptive, Context Aware User Agents
Automated Generation of Natural Language
Generating Natural Language Summaries of Non-Textual Data

Agent-Aided Collaboration in Rural Emergency Care
Digital Technology and Chronic Disease Management in Rural Settings
Advanced Public Transport Systems
Digital Time-Use Diaries
Rural Enterprise and the Digital Economy
Tourism and the Digital Economy
Digital Support for Rapid Response to Environmental Change
Social Computing and Natural Resource Conservation Networks
Sustainability and Rural Digital Transformations
Community and Business Adoption Processes

Candidates for the awards must have an excellent first degree and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.

Students working within the Hub will benefit from:

• A fully-funded three and a half year PhD programme that integrates a research project with research training in interdisciplinary skills and entrepreneurship.

• A personalised pathway through this programme giving a balance of skills across key technology areas, future applications and human and societal issues.

• A stimulating environment bringing together research staff and students from a range of disciplines to address the challenges of the Digital Economy.

• Regular seminars and meetings with representatives from industry, the public sector, government agencies.

• Supervision from international leaders across a range of research areas.

• Office and laboratory space in a dedicated environment on the King’s College campus.

Awards

Each studentship will pay fees and a maintenance stipend (starting at £13,290 p.a) for three and a half years. Studentships are only available to UK applicants or nationals of other EU states who have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the application form atwww.abdn.ac.uk/sras/documents/dhapp.doc and should specify “Digital-1” on the application. Application forms should be returned to Graduate School Admissions Unit, College of Physical Sciences, St Mary’s, King’s College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FU. Deadline for Application is Friday 14th August 2009.

Queries about the studentships should be directed to the Graduate School Admissions Unit. Tel: 01224 272515, Email: cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk

Funding information

Value:

£13,290 per annum for 3.5 years

Funding applies to:

EU applicants (including UK)

Funding duration:

3.5 years

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Applicants should complete the application form atwww.abdn.ac.uk/sras/documents/dhapp.doc and should specify “Digital-1” on the application. Application forms should be returned to Graduate School Admissions Unit, College of Physical Sciences, St Mary’s, King’s College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FU. Deadline for Application is Friday 14th August 2009.

Queries about the studentships should be directed to the Graduate School Admissions Unit. Tel: 01224 272515, Email: cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk

Application deadline:

14 August 2009

AUSTRALIA; APA(I) Dairy Processinig PhD Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The viability of the Australian dairy industry relies heavily on the manufacture and export of milk powders and dairy protein concentrates. In an earlier ARC Linkage Project, we achieved a significant breakthrough in the manufacture of dairy concentrates by using ultrasound to lower viscosity and improve heat stability. In this PhD project, we will consider the impact of ultrasound when applied upstream of dairy membrane processes. Results will be used to increase the energy efficiency of Australian dairy manufacturing plants and to develop novel heat stable dairy ingredients.There will be strong interaction during the project with personnel at Dairy Innovation Australia and at dairy factories owned by their member companies. The student can expect to gain direct experience of dairy operations through factory visits, an understanding of membrane science and technology as well as analytical skills in protein chemistry and analysis.

Reference Number: 4357
Study Subject: Ultrasonics as a New Platform Technology in Dairy Processing
Web Address: http://www.chemeng.unimelb.edu.au/people/staff/kentish.html
Provided By: The University of Melbourne
To be undertaken at: The University of Melbourne.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years, reviewed annually.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Chemical engineering, Industrial biotechnology and food sciences, Other physical sciences or Physical chemistry (incl. structural).
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Sandra Kentish (Associate Professor)
Chemical Engineering
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au

22 PhD positions at the FACETS Project

FACETS-ITN Ph.D. positions: From Neuroscience to Neuro-Inspired Computing
http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN

22 Ph.D. Positions are available in the following scientific work areas: Neurobiology of Cells and Networks, Modelling of Neural Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Neuro-Electronic Interfaces, Computational Principles in Neural Architectures, Mechanisms of Learning and Plasticity.

This 'Marie-Curie Initial Training Network' (funded by the EU) involves 15 groups at European Research Universities, Research Centers and Industrial Partners in 6 countries.

Ph.D. students will participate in an exciting research programme and will receive a strongly interdisciplinary training in all scientific areas involved as well as in additional skills (planned training workshops). The program also includes extended stays in several partner laboratories (about 4 months in 2-3 different locations). Ph.D. degrees will be awarded by the universities of the partner groups. Each position is funded for up to 3 years.

Applicants with an excellent degree (Master of Science, Diploma, earned since September 2005) in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and the strong wish to actively contribute to an interdisciplinary research activity are invited to apply.

http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN

15 PhD positions at the GATEWAY Project

New Marie Curie Initial Training Network

GATEWAYS *

Multi-level assessment of ocean-climate dynamics: a gateway to
interdisciplinary training and analysis

GATEWAYS invites applications* * for

15 Early-Stage Researchers (ESR) at the PhD student level
The GATEWAYS project conducts interdisciplinary climate change research on the ocean circulation and its linking with climate processes on regional to global scales. The project combines modern observations, climate (ocean, atmosphere) modelling and marine palaeoclimatology. GATEWAYS sets out to test the sensitivity of the ocean circulation to changing climates of the past. It will assess the dynamics of the ocean circulation as a function of climate change; the influence of ocean circulation on continental climate; and the impact of inter-ocean water transports on the basin- wide overturning circulation.

The project provides training in laboratory-based analytical protocols and instrumentation, data processing and management, and numerical climate modelling. Complementary skills training focuses on project management and communication techniques. Trainees receive an integrated interdisciplinary grounding in the marine and climate sciences; proficiency in analytical procedures, climate modelling and statistical data processing; managerial skills to design and carry out research in an efficient and pragmatic way.

An information package providing project overview and application information is available at the Institut de CieÌncia i Tecnologia Ambientals of the Universitat AutoÌnoma de Barcelona at

www.uab.cat/ icta

* GATEWAYS is sponsored by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community
** Deadline for applications is 30 September 2009

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http://icta. uab.es/divulgaci on/index. jsp?id=569& id_idioma= 0
http://icta. uab.es/99_ recursos/ 1245673088874. pdf

PhD Scholarships in the School of Arts and Humanities at Swansea University

PhD Scholarships in the School of Arts and Humanities at Swansea University

Ten fully funded PhD scholarships covering UK/EU fees and a maintenance award at AHRC rates for three years.

Closing Date: 31 July 2009

Applications are welcome from well-qualified candidates from the UK and EU, whose research topic could be supervised at Swansea.

Applicants should have a background in the Arts and Humanities. The scholarships are available to new PhD students only, for full or part-time study.

We welcome proposals which match the research priorities of our centres: for further details visit the research pages for Arts and Humanities .

Further information:

Over 140 academics work in a wide range of the Arts and Humanities at Swansea.

Two of these scholarships will be in the form of Graduate Teaching Assistantships with a requirement to offer six hours teaching each week in any field of history.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their CV and research proposal by 31 July 2009. Projects will commence from 21 September 2009.

Contact: Professor Helen Fulton
School of Arts and Humanities
Keir Hardie Building
Swansea University
Swansea SA2 8PP
UK

Phone: 44 (0)1792 602417
Fax: 44 (0)1792 295761
Email: h.e.fulton@swansea. ac.uk