Vacancies at NTNU-Norway

Post doctor position in Chemistry within "molecular dynamics simulations" (Application deadline: 22. May)

Little is known about the precise molecular interactions that control the stability of gas hydrates, in particular the effect of additives like glycol, salts, fluoroalkanes, and tetrahydrofuran which may have an enormous effect on the stability. It is planned to conduct molecular simulations (Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo) using classical force fields to investigate the thermodynamic stability of various gas hydrate structures that contain methane, CO2 and some of the additives mentioned above.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in physics, chemistry or engineering and with a solid background in molecular simulation and (statistical) thermodynamics. The duration of the project will be 3 years, and the right person can start on short notice.

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PhD Research fellowship position at Department of Electric Power Engineering within “Ageing and Failure Mechanisms in Subsea High Voltage Insulation Systems” – IME-035-2008 (Application deadline: 30. May)

The Research fellowship is part of a large project entitled “Electric Power Systems for Subsea Processing and Transportation of Oil and Gas”, organized by SINTEF Energy Research in co-operation with oil companies, industries and the Research council of Norway. The main objective is to examine degradation mechanisms that can come into action at high temperature and high hydrostatic water pressure.

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Ph.D position in the area Steel for Arctic Applications (Application deadline: 30.05.08)

Steel alloys are by far the most commonly used metals in oil and gas production installations, and in cold environments, many low-alloy steels become brittle. The aim of the PhD project is to achieve knowledge on mechanisms and microstructures that affect the ductile-to-brittle transition of steels for arctic applications.We seek a candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree in materials science , physics or chemistry. Previous experience with steels and electronoptical techniques, especially transmission electron microscopy, is desirable.

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Research Grant for a PhD Candidate in "Metal Hydrides" at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (Application deadline: 30. May)

The PhD project is an integrated part of the NFR financed project "An Integrated Process for Hydrogen production and Separation", managed by StatoilHydro, and which objectives are in accordance with future visions and strategies for the development of Norwegian hydrogen based energy systems. The candidate who receives the fellowship is expected to fulfil the requirements for a PhD degree at NTNU during the period of the grant.

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PhD research fellowship in the field of “Nonlinear elastic waves for estimation of properties of technical and geologic materials” (Application deadline: June 1st)

The Department of Petroleum Engineering and Applied Geophysics announces one vacant PhD fellowship in the field of "Estimation of material and reservoir properties with nonlinear ultrasound". The fellowship is financed by the PETROMAKS program of the Research Council of Norway.

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2 positions as research fellow in biological/cognitive psychology (Application deadline: 3. June 2008)

At the Department of Psychology there are 2 positions as research fellow in biological/cognitive psychology vacant.

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Postdoctoral fellowship position in Analysis (Application deadline: 5. June)

The aim of this postdoctoral project is to perform researches in complex and harmonic analysis as well as spectral operator theory in collaboration with the Analysis group NTNU. Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent. Candidates that complete their PhD degree before fall 2008 are also encouraged to apply.

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Professorship/Qualification Fellowship in Marine Technology Application deadline: 15 June 2008

The Department of Marine Technology announces a vacant Professorship/Qualification Fellowship in Marine Operations and Maintenance Technology.

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Up to 7 PhD Research Fellowships at the Department of Marine Tehcnology (Application deadline: 15. June)

Up to 5 vacant doctoral fellowships related to design and operation of marine systems at The Marine Systems Group.

Up to 2 vacant doctoral fellowships related to marine hydrodynamics and structural analysis at the Marine Structures Group.

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Professorship/Qualification Fellowship in Marine Technology (Application deadline: 15. June)

The Department of Marine Technology announces a vacant Professorship/Qualification Fellowship in Marine Operations and Maintenance Technology.

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PhD Research Fellowship in mineral deposit geology (Application deadline: 15. June)

At the Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering is one PhD position open for qualified candidates with a specialization in geology and particularly in one or more of the sub-disciplines, mineral deposit geology, high temperature geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology. The period of employment is 4 year with 25 % duties.

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PhD research fellowship position within the field of nanopositioning (Application deadline: June 15, 2008)

At Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology we have available a PhD research fellowship position within the field of nanopositioning. Funding is for 3 years and startup is autumn 2008.

PhD Vacancy-University of Twente, The Netherlands

http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/

PhD student project “Conductivity Control in Metallic Nanolayers”

2 PhD Closed-Loop Embedded MEMS- based Precision Stage

Staff member AIDA

Associate Professor Financial Engineering 1,0 fte (08/099)

Wanted: Female Talent UTwist 3

Assistant Professor Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering (FCRE)

PhD Studentship Tribology of Fiber Reinforced Elastomers and Thermoplastics (08/139)

PhD Governance of International Research Collaboration (08/135)

PostDoc or Assistant Professor International Master Programme ‘Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation’ (08/136)

PhD position: Jamming, shear banding and microstructure

PhD position: Clustering phase diagram simulation and theory

Associate Professor (UHD) + Assistant Professor (UD) Applied Cognitive Psychology (tenure track)

Postdoc Multi scale analysis of contact noise

PhD researcher

PostDoc position Integrated Perimeter Security

Associate Professor Financial Engineering 1,0 fte

Two PhD positions are available at the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente.

PhD student (Value-IT)

Vacancies in KTH-SWEDEN

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[Spain- MSc/PhD] students in Wireless Communications and Multimedia Signalling

Call for MSc / PhD students in the area of wireless communications and multimedia signalling NeTS Research Group Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain

NeTS is looking for students coming from renowned universities from around the world, with a very good grade record, who have a very high interest in wireless communications, specially those based on the IEEE 802.11 principles, including sensor, adhoc, infrastructure WLANs and mesh networks. We are also looking for students passionate about multimedia communications in the Internet, and the protocols associated to it. We seek students with a strong background on communications networks, coming from electrical engineering, computer science or related fields. Paramount is a desire to learn and push the limits of current technology, as well as providing new insight into today’s and tomorrow’s networks and services.

The accepted candidates will participate in several projects in tight cooperation with other researchers from our group. Positions available are:

1 PhD / MSc position in “Reconfigurable, adaptive and selforganized sensor networks”. Sensor networks are formed by small, inexpensive and resource limited devices that can interact with the environment (sensing or actuating) and communicate wirelessly with other devices. The work will consist in the design and implementation of a complete new protocol stack based on collaborative and crosslayer techniques, including power control routing algorithms, reconfigurable PHY/MAC protocols and adaptive self organized multihop clustering algorithms.

1 PhD / MSc position in “Modeling adaptive traffic flows over capacity varying wireless mesh networks”. Current WLANs suffer from various impairments which reduce their ability to carry multimedia flows satisfactorily. One of them is the intrinsic variable capacity due to the multiple transmission rates used and caused by the distributed random access to the channel. The proposed thesis will consider the definition of a mathematical framework to analyze multichannel wireless mesh networks, based on the IEEE 802.11s/n prestandard, in order to optimize the QoS and signalling mechanisms (e.g. based on P2P paradigms) to adapt properly the multimedia traffic sources (such as VoIP, video streaming).

1 PhD / MSc position in “Next Generation Multimedia Signalling for the multitechnology, multiservice Internet”. The Internet is undergoing a dramatic evolution through new architectural paradigms, like the NGNs, P2Pbased signalling and applications, mobile and wireless access networks and the like. There is a necessity to design a new set of integrated signalling protocols, which permit to control the transmission of multimedia traffic over such heterogeneous networks. IMS is the current best practice in that area, but its many shortcomings and high complexity suggest to explore new approaches that go beyond IMS, like P2PSIP based systems. The goal of this PhD, thus, is to design, evaluate and standardize new signalling protocols for the Internet of the future. We offer a three year grant to PhD students with a MSc already finished. Moreover, for students without a MsC a four year grant is also possible with the requirement to follow our master program during the first year.

How to apply Please send your full CV, together with your student record (as appropriate) and a cover letter stating your interests and goals to:

Dr. Miquel Oliver: miquel.oliver[a-t]upf.edu Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Edifici Estació França, Passeig de la Circumval∙lació, 8. Postal code: 08003 Barcelona (Spain). Tel: 93 542 24 51 Fax: 93 542 25 17

Deadline: 1 May 2008

[Ireland]Nanoelectronics: Fabrication, characterisation and heterogeneous integration of 1-D nanostructures demonstrating electronic functionality

Electrically conducting 1-D nanostructures (100 – 200 nm in diameter, 10-20 microns in length), have high application potential in future electronic devices such as, e.g., transparent backplane field effect transistor (FET) devices and as sensor platforms. However, a critical challenge in the development of future devices based on 1-D nanostructures is the lack of suitable integration techniques for assembly and integration of nanostructures at pre-defined locations on technologically relevant substrates. New combined approaches to fabrication and heterogeneous integration of, e.g., nanowire components are required whereby components may be assembled into multifunctional mesoscopic arrays on active substrates that permit direct connection to each of the components for either selective component addressing or collective read-out of array status. To address this challenge, this project will explore novel methods for nanostructure fabrication, self-assembly and heterogeneous integration of metallic and metal oxide nanowire arrays at silicon substrates. The morphological characteristics of fabricated nanostructures will be probed using optical and electron microscopy, and scanning probe techniques, e.g., STM and AFM. Following self-assembly and integration of nanostructure-based devices, electronic, and optoelectronic characterisation will be undertaken to demonstrate device functionality. Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentship in this field. The student’s work will focus on: - Fabrication and nano-visualisation of 1-D metallic- and metal oxide-based nanostructures. - Morphological characterisation of fabricated nanostructures. - Development of routes for controlled self-assembly and heterogeneous integration of nanostructures within electronic and optoelectronic devices. - Investigation of electronic and opto-electronic characteristics of the fully integrated nanodevices using low-noise electrical and optoelectronic characterisation techniques. The successful candidate for this position will have a good undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, electronic engineering or materials science. Informal enquiries concerning this studentship can be made to Dr. Alan O’Riordan (email: alan.oriordan@tyndall.ie, group webpage: www.tyndall.ie/nanotech). Application Deadline - 30 April 2008

[New Zealand-PhD] International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria. NZIDRS scholarships include: - full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study - NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month). - up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance - NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research - NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance - NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount. Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants. Evidence of available supervision: You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information. NZIDRS application close date: The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early April until 5pm (NZ time) on Tuesday the 15th of July. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. Read More Detail: http://www.newzeala ndeducated. com/int/en/ institutions_ courses/scholars hips/incoming/ international_ doctoral_ research_ scholarships

[Germany-PhD] 12 PhD Studentships / 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Berlin

The Research Training Group (Graduiertenkolleg) 1458 “Notational Iconicity. On the Materiality, Perceptibilty and Operativity of Writing” at Freie Universitaet Berlin, funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), is offering from 1st October 2008 12 Ph.D studentships (full-time) and 3 postdoctoral fellowships

for a duration of 2 years (the Ph.D studentships are extendable for another year). Closing date for applications: 26th April 2008.

The research training group is dedicated to investigating script/writing as a key subject in the humanities. Its aim is to contribute to a change of perspective from a phonographic, language-centred concept of writing to an iconographic, language-neutral concept of writing. The founding hypothesis is that both alphabetic and non-alphabetic scripts are hybrid forms that combine discursive and iconic components and that writing is therefore more than simply a medium used to record spoken language. The research training group investigates systematically and/or historically the creative and explorative functions of notation in everyday, scientific and artistic contexts. Academic disciplines from throughout the humanities are involved as well as psychology and computer studies.

More detailed information on the research and study programme and on conditions for application can be found at: www.fu-berlin.de/schriftbildlichkeit

Applications are to be sent by 26th April 2008 to:

Prof. Dr. Sybille Krämer Freie Universität Berlin Institut für Philosophie Habelschwerdter Allee 30 D - 14195 Berlin Deutschland

[Spain-PhD] Studentship in Computer Vision, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

The Colour and Texture Group of the Computer Vision Centre (CVC) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, Spain) is offering a 3 years PhD studentship. The work will be within the general framework of Computational Colour Vision and will involve perceptual experiments with human subjects. The Colour and Texture Group offers a well funded, amicable and very creative environment not far from Barcelona city in Spain. Its main work is related to computational colour and texture representations. We focus on the basis of colour and texture perception in order to automatise the task of labelling the colours and the textures within an image (e.g. automatic image annotation, colour assessment of textured surfaces, illuminant estimation, etc).

The CVC is located inside the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona campus in Bellaterra (beautiful land), some 15 Km (and a 30 min train ride) away from Barcelona city centre. The campus provides a diverse and stimulating scientific environment while the city provides an infinite cultural offer (Barcelona City with its beach and nearly perfect whether is usually voted by travel journalists as one of the most exciting cities in the world and lives up to its reputation).

Salary is around €16,000 gross per year during the first year and around €22,000 gross per year during the last two years. This research grant is funded by the European Union through its CONSOLIDER-INGENIO 2010. The starting date for this position is September 2008.

Academic requirements that the candidate must hold:

• a good first degree in computer science,EEE , physics, experimental psychology, applied mathematics or related area.
• a M.Sc (to be able to complete the official UAB doctorate in three years instead of the usual four) in a related area.

Skills:

• strong programming skills (Matlab, Delphi, C, etc.)
• good communications skills and fluency, both written and oral in English is also a plus.
• strong motivation to conduct research.

Contact: C. Alejandro Parraga, phone: +34 93 581 3050 fax: +34 93 581 1670 email: alejandro.parraga[ at ]cvc.uab.es

[Norway- PhD] Fellowship in Nanopositioning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

At Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian university of Science and Technology we have available a PhD research fellowship position within the field of nanopositioning. Funding is for 3 years and startup is autumn 2008. Several applications of nanopositioning have emerged during the last decade. An application where positioning is of great importance is scanning probe microscopes (SPM). These kinds of devices are used both for imaging at the nanoscale and manufacturing of advanced materials. The atomic force microscope (AMF) is one of the foremost tools for imaging, measuring and manipulation at the nanoscale. T he focus of the research will be analysis and control design for piezoelectric actuators in AFMs.

The ultimate goal of this work will be to increase the scan speed of the instrument in order to make possible imaging in close to real time. In turn, this will open up for applications like real time imaging of biological objects. A prerequisite for this is the ability to position the probe of the microscope with sub-nanometer accuracy and very high bandwidth. The research will encompass modeling, theoretical design and analysis, simulations and experimental work.

The research is to be carried out at The Department of Engineering Cybernetics in cooperation with NTNU NanoLab.

Benefits PhD fellows are placed in salary code 1017, which currently corresponds to a yearly gross income of NOK 325 600 up to 431 500 (pay scale level 43 - 59). From this 2 % will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund.

Requirements We seek highly motivated applicants with a strong background in control engineering. Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in control engineering or control systems design. A specialization in motion control will be beneficial, but other specializations will also be c onsidered. Experience in the broad field of nanotechnology will be an asset, but is not necessary. The applicant must fulfill the requirements for PhD at NTNU (see http://www.ime.ntnu.no/english/research/phd)

Further Information & Application Interested candidates should contact Professor Jan Tommy Gravdahl (Tommy.Gravdahl[ at ]itk.ntnu.no) or Professor Kristin Pettersen (Kristin.Pettersen[ at ]itk.ntnu.no).

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for publ ic employees.

Candidates will be required to enroll in a PhD program within the period of employment, and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment as well as the mandatory work.

According to Norwegian policies, the government workforce should, as closely as possible, reflect the diversity of the population at large. It is therefore a goal of NTNU, as a government institution, to have a workforce which is balanced with respect to age and gender, and to recruit persons of immigrant background. NTNU also wishes to increase the number of women on its workforce, and women are specifically encouraged to apply. The application must include information about exams and earlier experience. Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be submitted in triplicate. Joint works will be taken into account. In cases where it is difficult to determine the applicant’s contri bution, a short note of explanation should be supplied.

Applications should be sent to:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engg. NO-7491 Trondheim, NORWAY

Deadline: June 15, 2008.

Applications should be marked: IME 025-2008.

[UK] Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award in Mechanical Engineering - University of Leeds

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award School of Mechanical Engineering

Value of Award: Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant

Number Available: One

Minimum Academic Requirements: A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website.

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk ) and Shell Global Solutions and is available in for a research project in the area of ‘factors affecting combustion of sustainable engine fuels’.

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Forms: Contact Details: Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.htm and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Please contact Professor Chris Sheppard for enquiries about the project area. Email: c.g.w.sheppard[at]leeds.ac.uk Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 2140 Fax: +44 (0)113 343 2150

Closing Date: 30 April 2008

Application forms for research degree study are available to download here or online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm

[Belgium- PhD] Student in The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University

The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research (IMO).

The duration of the position is 2×2 years, with an assessment after 2 years.

The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo and biosensors. Conjugated polymers exhibit specific fluorescence characteristics. The project focuses on the changes in fluorescence induced by the target molecule upon binding with the MIP embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The project comprises the study of the underlying mechanism of the observed changes and the design of a specific sensor.

Diploma and profile Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, bio-engineer, engineer in physics, engineer in chemistry or civil engineer. Students in their final year can also apply. The candidate must master either the Dutch or the English language.

Further information Content job responsibilities: Prof. dr. Marcel Ameloot (BIOMED), +32 (0)11 26 85 46, marcel.ameloot[a-t]uhasselt.be Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande (IMO), +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande[a-t]uhasselt.be Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), + 32 (0)11 26 83 10, thomas.cleij[a-t]uhasselt.be

Content term of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011 26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden[a-t]uhasselt.be

Application Applicants must use the official application forms which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03 or which can be downloaded here.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs[a-t]uhasselt.be.

[UK- PhD] in Sensory Motor Neuroscience - University of Birmingham

Applications are invited for a PhD position in the field of Sensory Motor Neuroscience. The successful applicant will join a thriving research environment to study human perception, action production and cognitive neuroscience. The appointed researcher will work as part of a training network that brings together leading researchers in industry and academia from across Europe (France, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK). This offers exciting opportunities for advanced training, collaboration with international centres of excellence, travel, interdisciplinary exchange and industrial secondments. More information about the network can be found here: www.optimaldecisions.org

The successful candidate will be based in the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham that has a state-of-the-art Imaging Centre (3T MRI scanner), EEG systems, TMS systems, access to screened neuropsychological patients, virtual reality systems for haptic research and movement recording systems.

Candidates should hold (or expect) a good undergraduate degree (equivalent of at least a 2.1 in UK system) or Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Bioengineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics). Candidates should be numerate and comfortable learning computer programming and the use of advanced software for behavioural and brain imaging data analysis. Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic to learn new techniques and to contribute to new experiments.

Salaries will be paid at rates set by the European Commission. Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals. Positions start on 1st October 2008.

Informal enquiries and requests for further details should be addressed to Dr Andrew Welchman: eyesee[a-t]contacts[dot]bham[dot]ac[dot]uk

To apply you will need to send the following by 30 April 2008: (1) A copy of your CV (2) A sample of some recent written work (1000 words or so) (3) A couple of paragraphs outlining: - Your research interests - What you are looking for in a PhD position - Why you would like to study in Birmingham and be part of the CODDE network - Your longer term career goals (4) A completed equal opportunities questionnaire

All applicants will be accorded equal opportunities irrespective of ethnicity or gender.

[Hong Kong- PhD] Studentship in Computational Chemistry, Molecular Clusters and Climate, the University of Hong Kong

A fully funded PhD position is available immediately in the field of computational chemistry, more specifically in the field of atmospheric water clusters, here in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Hong Kong.

The work is in the field of computational chemistry and deals with cluster structure and stability as well as coupling between atmospheric cluster distribution and climatic impact. The project will involve modeling energetic and spectroscopic properties of molecular clusters such as, for instance, neutral and ionic water clusters, as well as select metal/water clusters, at ambient and extreme conditions. Several different methodologies will be applied including 1) density functional theory, 2) ab initio methods and 3) time dependent density functional type calculations. All computations will be performed on HPC clusters at the University of Hong Kong. Successful applicants will join a dynamic, research-oriented department with strong collaborative links to the Physics, Chemistry and other natural science departments as well as to high-performance supercomputing facilities on campus. Applicants should hold a B.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engg. or a related discipline and should be highly motivated to perform fundamental simulation and modeling studies.

Further details may be obtained from Dr. Kono Lemke, Department of Earth Sciences, Pokfulam Road, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, (Tel +852 2241 5474, Fax +852 2517 6912), email: kono[ at ]hku.hk or kono[ at ]hkucc.hku.hk to whom a letter of application, a cv and details of three referees should be sent.

[Ireland- PhD] Possition in Early Warning Modelling, University College Cork

SCEWA Project http://4c.ucc.ie/scewa Funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency

ANNOUNCEMENT

PHD Position

In CSE with applications to risk and environmental modelling

• To be appointed to the Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), University College Cork (http://4c.ucc.ie)
• Research project: Supporting then Concept of Early Warning Analysis (SCEWA), funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (http://4c.ucc.ie/scewa).
• Salary @ approximately 22k Euros per annum

Project Objectives

1. To develop an intelligent early warning system in water treatment plant operations.
2. To define a modelling language for designing intelligent early warning systems.
3. To build a prototype software platform to help user in designing intelligent early warming systems.

PhD Objective Definition of a modelling language for early warning systems.

Qualifications The ideal candidate for the post will have:

• Bachelor/Masters Degree in engineering (Civil, Environmental or Chemical) or in Environmental Sciences or in Computer Science
• Good knowledge in modelling languages and modelling techniques
• Experience with programming language-s
• Also, knowledge in risk analysis methods is an added value.

Additional information

• Available at http://4c.ucc.ie/scewa
• Closing date for applications is Friday 2 May 2008.
• Please forward curriculum vitae, as well as names and contact details of two referees, electronically to Dr. Ioannis Dokas (i.dokas@4c.ucc.ie)

[Australia: Research] Scholarship in Biomedical Signal Processing

Fee waiver scholarship is available from April 2008 to work on 4 Months, CDU/NTG-funded, cross-disciplinary project on the design of high performance automatic diagnostic tools from a human factors perspective. The school of engg. and Information Technology is undertaking the signal processing aspects of the project which involves measurement and processing of ECG and EEG signals and also human performance measurement and analysis during heat stress, sleep apnoea, and evoked potentials trials in both calm and adverse weather conditions. Experimental testing, simulation studies and theoretical modelling will also be undertaken. Three PhD students are working on the overall aspects of the project and the accepted research student will develop multivariable signal processing techniques to relate changes in biomedical signals to the performance of human diseases. Applicants must possess strong academic record. Skills required are the ability to work across subject boundaries, core strength in signal processing and/or pattern recognition algorithms and the desire to work within a team. Good oral and written English skills are required.

Take in consideration that the visa process will take around two months. Preferred start date 1st June, 2008 and finishing date 1st October 2008.

Deadline for receiving applications: 10th April 2008

Acceptance letter will be sent by post and a PDF file in 12th April 2008 to the successful applicant’s e-mail.

Please send your CV with two recommendation letters to:

Mohamed Elgendi Senior Researcher School of Engineering and Information Technology Charles Darwin University Australia Tel: +61(0)411 884 199 Email: mohamed.elgendi[ at ]cdu.edu.au

[Australia-PhD] Software Engineering Research Scholarship (Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation)

Project title: Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation

Research topic: Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to Software Engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle. To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature: -Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.07.003) -Quantitative risk-based security prediction for component-based systems with explicitly modeled attack profiles (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2007.11.716) -Early quality prediction of component-based systems – A generic framework (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.014)

Your Benefits: Basically, the benefits can be summarised as follows:

• You will work on real-world research problems. (There will always be opportunities to cooperate with major software and systems engineering companies.)
• You will be trained in all skills that are required to successfully finish you research project. Our goal is to help you develop the skills, connections, and opportunities required, that ensure a successful career.
• You will create research outputs at the highest standards. In today’s world, it is not only enough to be good, students must be great and competitive compared to other graduate students. Please have a look at our own research outputs.
• You will get optimal and continuous supervision. My goal is to give you strong support on your research from a technical side. However, we also try to help my students to develop their personal skills. If you like to know more about my supervision style, we can provide contact details of recently graduated students as reference.
• You study in a friendly and cooperative environment. Australia is known for its friendliness.

We require: We are interested in a PhD student who has an excellent academic record (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 85%) with background in one or more of the following areas: -probabilistic logics and probabilistic verification -probabilistic model checking -quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security -software engineering (in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, etc. ) -software architectur and architecture evaluation -formal methods in system design -statistics

Since this project involves working with other PhD students and industrial partner, communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are especially required.

The scholarship carries a value of AUS$20,000+ p.a., with fee exemption for both Australian and international student . The selection process will be competitive. If you are interested in the research project, please provide the following information via email to lgrunske[ at ] swin.edu.au:

-detailed curriculum vitae -an (electronic) copy of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 85% or GPA 3.70/4) -evidence of English proficiency for non native English speaker (officially required is an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, practically scores above 7.0 are preferred).

[Ireland- PhD] Scholarship in Health Services Research, University College Cork

PhD Scholars Programme Health Services Research Integrated health care: from research to policy and practice

Exciting Opportunities for Health, Social Science, Computer Science and Humanities Graduates

This structured PhD programme, funded by the Irish Health Research Board, commenced in 2007 and has an annual intake of postgraduate Scholars over 4 years. The programme is a joint initiative of senior academic staff from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. They constitute the Health Services Research Institute. The Programme theme is “Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and practice”.

This 4-year PhD Scholars Programme features:

• Relevant taught modules
• 10-week specialist rotations in Irish health-related data collection agencies in the first year
• Choice of PhD project from an extensive range during the first year
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary research
• Supervision by internationally renowned Principal Investigators
• Placement with a prestigious overseas agency to further PhD project development in Year 2
• Professional skills training allowance
• Travel awards to international conferences
• Annual stipend of €18,000 plus laptop computer plus PhD fees

This programme provides excellent training for Scholars in core research skills needed to deliver an evidence basis for health service evaluation and planning. Project opportunities are available in the following broad and overlapping areas:

• Cardiovascular and related diseases - secondary prevention
• Integration of care - older populations, epilepsy, stroke, diabetes
• Pharmacoepidemiology and health informatics
• Health economics and health policy
• Oral health
• Quality of life and quality of care
• Gerontology
• Global health

Application Procedure We welcome applications from candidates expecting or possessing a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in any health, social science, computer science or humanities area.

Email applications only by Friday 18th April 2008 to hsriadmin[ at ]rcsi.ie

For further information or inquiries please visit the official website

[Denmark-PhD] PhD Scholarships in Intelligent Supply Chains, Aalborg University

The Center for Industrial Production at Aalborg University (http://www.cip.aau.dk) calls for applications for two vacant PhD scholarships within the area of business process innovation and supply chain management. The PhD scholarships will address the following areas:

1. New methodologies for IT based Innovations in Supply Chains.
2. Methods for developing and implementing intelligent supply chain concepts.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Charles Møller, charles[ at ]production.aau.dk for further details.

Application deadline is April, 30.th 2008.

The successful applicant must participate in an action research program at Danfoss (http://danfoss.com) and work with research issues relevant to the program. The Danish PhD stipends are quite generous. There is no tuition, and the salary will be approximately 3.100 Euro per month. Full description of the position is provided at this link.

[Netherlands-PhD] PhD Student Position in Computer Science at University of Groningen

PhD student position in Computer Science - Intelligent Systems - Biologically motivated object recognition

Institute of Mathematics and Computing Science, University of Groningen

Topic of research The objective of the project is to develop an object recognition technique that is motivated by the function of the visual cortex. Major aspects are representation and learning.

Type and level of the position This is a temporary research position at the level of a PhD student for a period of maximum four years. The tuition fees will be waived and the student will receive a full scholarship. In this period the student will follow relevant courses and prepare and defend a PhD thesis. The position is embedded in the research group Intelligent Systems. The tradition of the group is that PhD theses are based on excellent papers in high imact journals so that our PhD graduates have a very strong competative position on the academic market. Thesis director and supervisor will be professor N. Petkov. The University of Groningen is a leading European research university.

Our requirements on your qualifications You are a university graduate (at the level of diploma or master of science level) in one of the following disciplines: computer science, artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience, electrical engineering, biophysics, physics. You have a demonstrated interest in the neurosciences. You have an excellent academic record (GPA) and belong to the top 5% of the graduates of your year and preferrably have a graduation with a distinction such as honors or cum laude. You are fluent in English language and able to write scientific articles and reports (to be proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report or co-authorship of published scientific articles).

How to apply Send the following information:

1. an application letter with a CV,
2. a specification of GPA and transcript of records,
3. an indication of your position in the class and year (e.g. 1st in a class of 20),
4. evidence of excellence (e.g. graduation with honors) and a list of relevant awards,
5. proofs of involvement in research (e.g. co-authorship of scientific articles),
6. a description of your ideas for research in the specified area,
7. names and email addresses of three scientists (typically your former professors) who can give a reference for you.

to prof.dr. Nicolai Petkov (petkov[ at ]cs.rug.nl). Applicants will be asked to do a short assignment in order to demonstrate their research abilities. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.

Further information at the official website

[Japan] The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies seeks PhD& Postdoctoral Fellowships - Sustainable Development

The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes: UNU-IAS PhD Fellowships, UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, and JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships.

UNU-IAS is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training centre located in Yokohama, Japan. The Institute’s fellowship programmes provide young scientists, policy makers, and developing country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual vision beyond a single scientific field.

UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for a period of 10 months beginning in October 2008. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for 12-24 months beginning in November 2008.

Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree, and PhD candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation. Candidates’ current research must be closely related to one of the thematic areas of the Institute.

The closing date for applications is 25 April 2008.

Please see website for further details.

[UK] Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award in Mechanical Engineering - University of Leeds

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award School of Mechanical Engineering

Value of Award: Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant

Number Available: One

Minimum Academic Requirements: A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website.

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk ) and Shell Global Solutions and is available in for a research project in the area of ‘factors affecting combustion of sustainable engine fuels’.

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Forms: Contact Details: Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.htm and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Please contact Professor Chris Sheppard for enquiries about the project area. Email: c.g.w.sheppard[at]leeds.ac.uk Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 2140 Fax: +44 (0)113 343 2150

Closing Date: 30 April 2008

Application forms for research degree study are available to download here or online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm

[UK-PhD] in Quantitative Social Science - University of Manchester

PhD in Quantitative Social Science Graduate Programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics Centre for Census and Survey Research (CCSR) SEVEN fully funded PhD studentships commencing September 2008 CCSR is a multi-disciplinary research centre in the School of Social Sciences, specialising in the development and application of quantitative research methods. The prestigious Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) awards are available to UK and EU citizens and pay for fees, a £750 annual research training support grant and (for UK residents) an annual stipend of up to £15,300. Applicants can apply for either a 1+3 award (four years covering linked Masters and PhDs) or a + 3 award (three years with direct entry to PhD research). Two university-funded studentships are also open to overseas students. What topic? We welcome applications in a wide range of topic areas relating to our research themes which include: * Pure and applied social statistics and research methods * Social networks * Demographic and social change * Elections, political parties and political behaviour * Relationships and relationship structures * Work and employment * Confidentiality, privacy and disclosure How to Apply For full details on the studentships and information on how to apply visit our website: www.ccsr.ac. uk or contact the School Postgraduate Administrator: Victoria Barnes Email: vicky.barnes@ manchester. ac.uk Tel: 0161-275 4743 The deadline for receiving applications is 1st April 2008.

[Netherland-PhD] PhD student (Value-IT project) - University of Twente

University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) PhD student (Value-IT) Enschede, 7500 AE (Overijssel) , 38 hours per week University of Twente Job description In the Value-IT project we will work with the music industry and the energy business to develop two prototypes for dynamic alignment of value models and coordination models in these businesses. Our goal in both domains is design and validate advanced techniques for the adaptive and hierarchical bundling of commercial IT services that match consumer needs. In this project, IT service is a commercial service that can be ordered and provisioned on-line, by which the provider earns money. We envisage a scenario where a consumer need is analyzed on-line, leading to the dynamic creation of a value constellation of independent businesses which jointly offer a service bundle that satisfies the consumer need. The bundle is composed from web services offered by the businesses in the value constellation. Subsequent occurrences of the same need will be provided by the same value constellation, unless quality of service drops below the level required by the consumer. Quality of service will therefore be continuously monitored and the constellation can be dynamically reconfigured, if required. PhD student (Value-IT) The project is performed jointly with the Free University of Amsterdam and the University of Tilburg where value-based techniques for service definition are studied. See http://www.e3value. com/projects/ ourprojects/ value-it/ for the complete project description. In the Information Systems Group of the University of Twente we have an opening for one Ph.D. student. The Ph.D. student will investigate how a coordination process can be automatically configured to match a value model and quality of service requirements, and how this can be deployed on a service-oriented business platform. Requirements Required education/skills: University Graduate We ask: A MSc degree in business informatics, software engineering, computer science or equivalent degree. Good communication skills, in writing as well as oral. Your main task will be to do research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers( Scientific discipline: Engineering) Organization University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) Sharing knowledge, working together, research, innovation. It is all part of the only campus university in the Netherlands: the University of Twente (UT). A university with an international character. We have for example many foreign doctoral students, and master programmes are provided in English. Divided over 5 faculties, we provide more than 50 Bachelor and Master programmes, varying from Applied Physics and Public Administration to Applied Communication Science and Biomedical Technology. In beautiful green surroundings, more than 8000 students and 2700 staff live, work and recreate at the UT. It is also a place where talented people get every opportunity to perform cutting edge research. But as an entrepreneurial university this is not all we do. In ‘Kennispark’, for example, we work together with the business community, we support our students in setting up their own businesses and participate in many projects in the area of knowledge development. In brief, a dynamic climate in which to work and study. The Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands, with 220 faculty members and 1200 students. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programmes. The research of the department is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). Conditions of employment Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500 Salary: scale 10. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 4 years Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: We offer: An interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of four years. The salary starts at €2000 gross per month and grows to €2558 gross per month in the fourth year Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Prof.dr. Roel Wieringa Telephone number: 31 53 489 4189 E-mail address: roelw@cs.utwente. nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links: * About the organization * About the department * About the function * website EEMCS * website Information Systems Group Application You can apply for this job before 20-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: University of Twente EWI Dr.R. Roel Wieringa postbus 217 7500 AE Enschede E-mail: is_jobs@ewi. utwente.nl When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT/08/083.

[Netharland-PhD ] position on "Leadership in project-based organizations"

PhD position on "Leadership in project-based organizations" (Noord-Holland) , 38 hours per week University of Amsterdam Job description The PhD candidate will be supervised by Prof. Deanne N. Den Hartog and Dr Anne E. Keegan. The context for the research is project-based organizations (PBOs), which are becoming a more common and important feature of the landscape of contemporary organizing. Thus far the implications of these forms of organizing for leadership and the impact of leadership on important employee-related outcomes in PBOs remain under-researched. The aim of this project is to extend theoretical and empirical research into leadership in project-based organizations. The research will build on previous work undertaken by Prof. Den Hartog and Dr. Keegan. It will identify the roles leaders play in project-based organizations and the leadership issues that are common in this setting, and explore the potential positive and negative effects of leadership on employees of PBOs using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Requirements Required education/skills: * Master's (MA, MSc or drs) in the area of business, management or social sciences (e.g. Business Administration, Management, HRM, Organizational Behaviour or Organizational Psychology) * Interest and some experience in field research in organizations * Good knowledge of research methods * Well-developed presentation and communication skills * Mastery of both written and spoken English Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers( Scientific discipline: Economics) Organization University of Amsterdam The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities. The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the UvA provides academic courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics and econometrics. It also conducts international research in these areas. The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics form part of the FEB. Conditions of employment Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: see below Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: The appointment will initially be for 18 months, to be extended to a total of 4 years upon excellent performance (an evaluation will be held after 14 months). The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2000 (first year) up to a maximum of €2558 (final year) gross per month. The collective employment agreement of the Dutch universities will be applicable. The PhD thesis should be finalized within four years. In this period, the candidate will also be expected to do some teaching (20% of the time). Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr Keegan E-mail address: a.e.keegan@uva. nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links: * About the organization * About the department * About the function Application You can apply for this job before 01-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Roetersstraat 11 1018 WB Amsterdam E-mail: applications- feb@uva.nl When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 08-5013.

[Netherlands-PhD] Nematology - Wageningen University

Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology PhD Nematology Wageningen, (Gelderland) , 38 hours per week Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology Job description In a concerted action, two PhD students and a post-doc will study how plants, in particular genetically modified (GM) plants, can change their own soil ecosystem. Plants can have profound effects on soil organisms, because the great majority of carbon input in soils originates from living plants (root exudates) and from dead plant material. It needs to be tested if GM plants have such influence too, and if yes, if this influence is different from non-GM plants. Crops with e.g. GM-increased resistance against pathogens and herbivores, can have side-effects on beneficial rhizosphere- inhabiting organisms; residues of crops with GM-altered tissue composition may have different decomposition rates, and thereby affect soil decomposer communities. Given the importance of the soil community for soil carbon and nitrogen cycles, effects of GM plants on non-target soil organisms and processes have to be evaluated properly prior to their admission. The research program aims to deliver a tool for risk assessment of GM plants based on soil nematodes that will enable evaluation of risks of these plants for soil fertility functions. For the PhD Nematology we are looking for a molecular ecologist. You are asked to turn a prototype of a DNA barcode-based nematode community analysis tool into a user friendly device, and should provide guidelines to interpret the observed changes. Nematodes are a species-rich soil fauna group with great bioindicator potential. Initially, we will study non-GM Brassica species releasing different levels of glucosinolates - natural components with a broad spectrum effect on soil life. The effects of various Brassica cultivars on nematodes communities and C and N dynamics in soil will be studied. Next, the PhD will use quantitative PCR to determine whether GM crops have qualitative or quantitative effects on nematodes rhizosphere communities. This will be used to develop an Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) guidance for GM crops. Requirements Required education/skills: University Graduate We are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree in a relevant field who feels challenged by the aims of this project and has a strong drive for experimental research. Further requirements include: - a good command of written and spoken English - excellent writing and presentation skills - proven ability to organize laboratory- and/or field experiments - experience in molecular ecology / biology. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields would be appreciated: nematology, plant pathology, soil ecology or ecological risk assessment. Within the same program a PhD Soil Quality will link plant-induced effects on soil fertility to nematode community structure. A post doc at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is responsible for implementation of the scientific results in a practical ERA guidance. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Post-doctorates( Scientific discipline: Agriculture) Organization Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Nematology at the Wageningen University. The Laboratory has already conducted previous studies on mapping, cloning and characterizing disease resistance genes from plants. Excellent facilities exist for studying protein-protein interactions and doing bioinformatics. Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University. URL: http://www.nem. wur.nl/UK/ Conditions of employment Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: Full time positions for a period of one year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Gross salary will be 2.000 per month in the first year rising to 2.558 per month in the fourth year, according to the collective labor agreement of the VNSU. Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr.ir. Hans Helder Telephone number: 31 317483136 E-mail address: hans.helder@ wur.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links: * About the organization Application You can apply for this job before 10-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Plant Sciences Group Department Personnel and Organization D. Wissink P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands E-mail: vacaturemeldingen. psg@wur.nl When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT; DPW 08-09.

[Netherlands-PhD] Nematology - Wageningen University

Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology PhD Nematology Wageningen, (Gelderland) , 38 hours per week Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology Job description In a concerted action, two PhD students and a post-doc will study how plants, in particular genetically modified (GM) plants, can change their own soil ecosystem. Plants can have profound effects on soil organisms, because the great majority of carbon input in soils originates from living plants (root exudates) and from dead plant material. It needs to be tested if GM plants have such influence too, and if yes, if this influence is different from non-GM plants. Crops with e.g. GM-increased resistance against pathogens and herbivores, can have side-effects on beneficial rhizosphere- inhabiting organisms; residues of crops with GM-altered tissue composition may have different decomposition rates, and thereby affect soil decomposer communities. Given the importance of the soil community for soil carbon and nitrogen cycles, effects of GM plants on non-target soil organisms and processes have to be evaluated properly prior to their admission. The research program aims to deliver a tool for risk assessment of GM plants based on soil nematodes that will enable evaluation of risks of these plants for soil fertility functions. For the PhD Nematology we are looking for a molecular ecologist. You are asked to turn a prototype of a DNA barcode-based nematode community analysis tool into a user friendly device, and should provide guidelines to interpret the observed changes. Nematodes are a species-rich soil fauna group with great bioindicator potential. Initially, we will study non-GM Brassica species releasing different levels of glucosinolates - natural components with a broad spectrum effect on soil life. The effects of various Brassica cultivars on nematodes communities and C and N dynamics in soil will be studied. Next, the PhD will use quantitative PCR to determine whether GM crops have qualitative or quantitative effects on nematodes rhizosphere communities. This will be used to develop an Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) guidance for GM crops. Requirements Required education/skills: University Graduate We are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree in a relevant field who feels challenged by the aims of this project and has a strong drive for experimental research. Further requirements include: - a good command of written and spoken English - excellent writing and presentation skills - proven ability to organize laboratory- and/or field experiments - experience in molecular ecology / biology. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields would be appreciated: nematology, plant pathology, soil ecology or ecological risk assessment. Within the same program a PhD Soil Quality will link plant-induced effects on soil fertility to nematode community structure. A post doc at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is responsible for implementation of the scientific results in a practical ERA guidance. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Post-doctorates( Scientific discipline: Agriculture) Organization Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Nematology at the Wageningen University. The Laboratory has already conducted previous studies on mapping, cloning and characterizing disease resistance genes from plants. Excellent facilities exist for studying protein-protein interactions and doing bioinformatics. Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University. URL: http://www.nem. wur.nl/UK/ Conditions of employment Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: Full time positions for a period of one year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Gross salary will be 2.000 per month in the first year rising to 2.558 per month in the fourth year, according to the collective labor agreement of the VNSU. Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr.ir. Hans Helder Telephone number: 31 317483136 E-mail address: hans.helder@ wur.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links: * About the organization Application You can apply for this job before 10-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Plant Sciences Group Department Personnel and Organization D. Wissink P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands E-mail: vacaturemeldingen. psg@wur.nl When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT; DPW 08-09.

[UK] MPAGS Prize Studentships - University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham MPAGS Prize Studentships Midlands Physics Alliance The Midlands Physics Alliance brings together three of the leading UK institutions - the Universities of Birmingham, Nottingham and Warwick. The three institutions together have over 300 physics postgraduates, one of the largest concentrations in the UK, and the Midlands Physics Alliance Graduate School (MPAGS) aims to provide a world class educational experience. MPAGS awards prestigious PhD Prize Studentships which aim to attract extremely able physics graduates from around the world into the Midlands region. Two MPAGS Prize Studentships are offered in Nottingham from October 2008. MPAGS will cover fees and support for up to four years for students of any nationality. We seek highly motivated students for PhD projects in the fields of condensed-matter physics, nanoscience, magnetic resonance and semiconductors. Projects may be experimental, theoretical, or a mixture of the two. Preference will be given to joint projects supervised across two of the partner institutions. Please direct your enquiries including a CV and the names and addresses of two referees to Professor B Gallagher, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Email: Bryan.Gallagher@ Nottingham. ac.uk . Please quote ref. SCI/404. These studentships are open until filled. Further information regarding the Midlands Physics Alliance and details of PhD topics are available at: http://mpags. nottingham. ac.uk/ . For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see: http://jobs. nottingham. ac.uk/ .

[Ireland] Global Women's studies doctoral Research Fellowships

As part of its commitment to develop feminist research on global issues and human rights, the Global Women's Studies Programme is pleased to announce two doctoral research fellowships, renewable for up to three years (2008-2011). Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue doctoral research on the gender dimensions of one or more of the following themes: . Challenging fundamentalisms . Globalisation and health crises . Rights-based development . Human rights in conflict/post- conflict contexts . Violence against women, intersectionality, identity The value of each scholarship is Euro 16,500 per annum for three years. In addition to pursuing their own research, scholarship holders will undertake a small amount of teaching and other tasks related to the research activities of the Global Women's Studies Programme. Please note that scholarship applicants must meet requirements for admission to doctoral study in Women's Studies. Candidates for the PhD are usually expected to hold a Master's degree in a cognate field or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional preparation to pursue doctoral level research. All applications for admission to the PhD programme in Women's Studies must be made online at http://www.pac. ie/ using the following PAC codes: PhD (Women's Studies) Full-time: GYB82 PhD (Women's Studies) Part-time: GYB83 Applications for doctoral fellowships must be made separately through the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Click here ermsconditions. pdf > for information on the terms and conditions of the Global Women's Studies Doctoral Fellowships. For substantive inquiries about pursuing doctoral research with the Global Women's Studies Programme, please contact: Dr. Niamh Reilly Global Women's Studies Programme School of Political Science and Sociology Aras Moyola, Room 326 NUI, Galway - IRELAND Tel. +353 (0) 91 495403 niamh.reillynuigalw ay.ie Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday April 25, 2008. http://www.nuigalwa y.ie/womens_ studies/doctoral _research_ scholarships. ht ml

[UK- PhD] Scholarship in Information Security, University College London

Information Security Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship from students interested in pursuing a PhD in Computer Science on a topic in Information Security. The PhD work can be on cryptography, network security or critical infrastructures etc.

We are seeking a talented graduate with at least an upper second class honours degree (first class honours preferred), or equivalent, in computer science, information security or similar. Students with a strong background in mathematics (in particular combinatorics, discrete mathematics and number theory) and/or algorithms are encouraged to apply. UCL is a leading UK research university. It is regularly ranked in the top five universities in the UK. The Department of Computer Science at UCL is one of the largest Computer Science departments in the UK, and UCL’s Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus has been established by UCL as an independent research and postgraduate teaching institute at Adastral Park, Ipswich.

The studentship is for three years and covers payment of tuition fees at either the UK/EU or overseas rate plus an annual stipend of £14,622.

In order to be considered for the above studentship, please complete an application form from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission where guidelines can also be found.

Candidates should indicate on the application form under ‘UCL Department’ - Adastral Park, and ‘Programme of Study’ - the name of the supervisor, Professor Y Desmedt.

Two complete sets of the application should be sent, one to UCL Registry in London (as indicated on the website) and the other to: Mrs C Churcher, UCL Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus, Ross Building PP3, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RE, UK, or to c.churcher[ at ]adastral.ucl.ac.uk (to whom informal enquiries may also be directed, telephone 01473-663723).

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st May 2008

[USA- PhD ] Student in Computational Fluid Dynamics, City University of New York (CUNY)

PhD student is sought in computational fluid dynamics/computational engineering at City College, the City University of New York (CUNY). The successful candidate is expected to work on numerical simulation of flow problems, such as ocean/coastal flows, environmental flows.

The candidate must be highly motivated, goal-oriented and have:

• M.Sc.(applied math, civil, oceanography, mechanical, etc.)
• Solid background in mathematics as well as engineering
• Good knowledge of Fortran, C/C++

Background in both math and engineering is especially welcome (e.g., BS in math, MS in eng, fluid related). Preference will be given to whom with previous experience in programming, flow modeling algorithm development, and MPI.

The City University of New York is the USs leading urban public university serving more than 400,000 students at 23 colleges in New York City. City College, the flagship campus of the university, is located in Manhattan and draws students from around the world. City College is ranked among the top US universities for producing engineers, business executives, scientists (including 8 Nobel prize winners, Fields medallists, and etc.).

Application Review of applications is under going. To apply, please send a CV, list of publications (if any), and names of 2 references to:

Prof. Hansong Tang Dept. of Civil Eng., City College The City University of New York 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 , USA htang[ at ]ce.ccny.cuny.edu

Or, apply at the schools web at :

www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/engineering/