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The Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships

The Bloomsbury Colleges is a consortium of six University of London colleges comprising Birkbeck (Bbk), The Institute of Education (IoE), The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and The School of Pharmacy (SoP).


The Consortium offers twelve PhD Studentships annually, each of three year's duration, to start in October of the given year. The Studentships cover course fees (at the usual level for UK and E.U. studentships) and a student stipend. They encompass a wide range of topics spanning the biomedical and social sciences, reflecting the diversity of disciplines represented in the consortium. The Studentships will be supervised by two of the partner colleges.

Applications will go to the relevant Studentship's Lead College.

Click on a Studentship from the list below for further details and application links:

Studentships 2010

•Crystallisation of the Multifunctional Receptor Clustering Protein Gephyrin (SoP)

•Cost Effective Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (SoP)

•Kinesin Molecular Motors as Targets for Malaria Treatment (Bbk)

•Exploring Cognitive and Genetic Explanations for the Overlap Between Autism and Other Mental Health Problems in Adolescence (Bbk)

•*Mobile Learning for Development: Participatory Design of an Open Mobile Knowledge Exchange Network for the Detection, Identification and Monitoring of Infectious Disease (IoE)*

•The Development of Problem-Solving Abilities in Typical and Atypical Development (IoE)

•Development of Word Naming and Knowing in Children Aged 3-7: A Behavioural and Computational Study (IoE)

•*China's Emerging Role in Global Health Governance: Navigating between Access to Medicines and Economic Development (LSHTM)*

•*Social and Educational Determinants of Sexual Partner Choice and HIV Risk Among Young Women in South Africa (LSHTM)*

•*Land and Law in War to Peace Transitions in Africa (SOAS)*

•*Good Health at Low Cost - Understanding the Contribution of Political, Economic and Structural Factors Promoting Good Health (SOAS)*

•Generation of Zebrafish Models of Neurodegeneration (RVC)

•Validation of the Mitochondrial Translocator Protein (MTSPO) in Comparative Cancer Biology and Molecular Chemotherapy (RVC)

*These five Studentships are related to international development and include additional funding for field research. For further information please click on the following link:
http://www.lidc.org.uk/news_detail.php?news_id=78

The Bloomsbury Colleges, University of London: Birkbeck; Institute of Education; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; School of Oriental and African Studies; The School of Pharmacy; Royal Veterinary College.

http://www.bloomsbury.ac.uk/studentships

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Doctoral Position in Computational Mechanics, RWTH Aachen, Germany

Doctoral Position in Computational Mechanics

The successful candidate will work within a DFG-funded Emmy Noether research project on computational methods for adhesion with applications in biomechanics and composites. The aim of the project is the mechanical modelling, simulation, investigation and optimization of adhesion mechanisms as they occur for example in gecko adhesion. The topic offers a suitable doctoral project which can be completed within three years.

The requirement for this position is a diploma or masters degree in engineering, applied mathematics, physics or a similar subject. Desired are very good skills in mechanics, computational mechanics, numerical mathematics and finite element methods as well as a successful record of working independently.

The AICES graduate school was established under the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments to promote novel research and training in the field of computational engineering science. The school is a collaboration of 15 university institutes, the Jülich Supercomputer Center, and the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research. Aices organizes the doctoral education of ca. 80 students, as well as about 12 independent junior research groups. AICES provides excellent computational facilities and a dynamic service team. The working language is English.

The candidate will be employed as a regular employee. The candidate must meet required personal qualifications. The position is to be filled by 01.01.2010 and is for a fixed term until December 2012. The standard weekly hours will be 39,83 hours. Salary is according to TV-L E 13.

Application materials (personal statement, CV, transcripts,list of publications) should be sent to:

sauer@aices.rwth-aachen.de.

If electronic application is not possible, please send the application material to:

Docotral Position in Computational Mechanics
AICES, RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany

Applications will be considered starting November 1, 2009 until the position is filled. For further information, please contact:

Dr. Nicole Faber, faber@aices.rwth-aachen.de, Tel. +49-241-80-99130.

Dr. Roger Sauer, sauer@aices.rwth-aachen.de, Tel. +49-241-80-99132.
website link:
http://www.aices.rwth-aachen.de/jobs/job-dp

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The Macro-, Labor- and Public Economics Group at the University of Cologne is seeking to fill several PhD-Student Teaching Assistant positions (3/4 TVL-13). Participation in the Doctoral Program at the University of Cologne is expected and there will be close supervision of successful candidates' dissertation work by members of the group (Prof. Dr. Martin Barbie, Prof. Dr. Peter Funk, Prof. David Jaeger, Ph.D, Prof. Dr. Alexander Ludwig).

Successful candidates hold a University degree (Master/Diplom) with an exceptional grade point average and have excellent analytical and mathematical skills. Profound knowledge in one of the aforementioned fields, a strong background in Economic Theory, Econometrics, or Mathematical Economics are advantageous, but not necessary.

The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact: i.dinstuehler@uni-koeln.de.

To apply, please send transcripts, CV, and a summary of your Master's thesis (max. 5 pages), the thesis bibliography, and other supporting material to the email address as of now.

website link:
http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/aspsamp/cmr/PhDStudentVacanciesMacroLabourPublicEconomicsUniversityCologne.pdf

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Joint PhD opportunities - Eindhoven University of
Technology Netherlands and Macquarie University Australia

Joint PhD Opportunities
Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands & Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

Research topic: Context-Aware Ultra-Low Power Wireless Body Area Network Research for Health Monitoring

http://web.science.mq.edu.au/groups/wireless/opportunities/

The project will be conducted at Wireless Networking and Communications Laboratory, Department of Physics and Engineering, Macquarie University, Australia and Designed Intelligence Group, Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands.
Supervisors for the PhD student will be Prof. Eryk Dutkiewicz from Macquarie University, Assis/Prof. Dr. Wei Chen, and Prof. dr. ir. Loe Feijs from Eindhoven University of Technology.

Interested applicants can apply for admission to either Macquarie University or Eindhoven University of Technology as the primary home institution. The two universities will then prepare a joint PhD supervision agreement for the successful applicant, enabling the applicant to enrol and carry out the research simultaneously at both institutions. The applicant will be expected to spend approximately half of the PhD study period at each university. Each university will carry out the PhD thesis examination according to its own examination processes. Upon successful completion of the research program, the applicant will receive two separate PhD degree certificates - one from each university. For funding support opportunities please contact the home university of your choice.

Contact:
Prof. Eryk Dutkiewicz, eryk.dutkiewicz@mq.edu.au
Assis/Prof. Dr Wei Chen, w.chen@tue.nl

Dr. Wei Chen
Assistant Professor
Room: HG 3.52
Department of Industrial Design
Designed Intelligence Group
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Den Dolech 2,
5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Tel: +31-40-2473563
Fax: +31-40-2473285
E-mail: w.chen@tue.nl
www.idemployee.id.tue.nl/w.chen

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Anthropological Linguistics, Language Documentation & South Caucasus Region: PhD Student, ARISC, USA

Institution/Organization: ARISC
Department:
Web Address: http://www.arisc.org

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation

Description:

The American Research Institute of the Southern Caucasus (ARISC) announces the
availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South
Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia,and/or Azerbaijan). We anticipate making four to six
awards of a maximum of $1500 each. Projects in all fields in the social
sciences and humanities are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality
and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the Southern
Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel to and/or
living expenses in the Southern Caucasus. During his/her stay in the Southern
Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC sponsored presentation on a
subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any
publication that emerges from the research carried during the fellowship.

Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the
application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule,
budget, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation by November 20, 2009
to info “at” arisc.org. All information must be received by November 20, 2009 in
order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship.

Please see http://arisc.org/RESOURCES/Funding-Opportunities/ARISC-Fellowships
for the full description of the fellowship as well as the application form.

Application Deadline: 20-Nov-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://arisc.org/RESOURCES/Funding-Opportunities/ARISC-Fellowships

Contact Information:
Talin Lindsay
info@arisc.org

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PhD Positions in Statistical Physics of Complex Systems, The Institute of Physical Chemistry in Warsaw, Poland

2 PhD Positions in Statistical Physics of Complex Systems

PhD topics:
A12. Effects of boundary conditions on self-assembly
A13. Effect of ionic solutes on thermodynamic Casimir force

4 yrs PhD studies
in collaboration with other European scientific institutions

A12: 6 months in Madrid, Spain, and 6 months in Stuttgart, Germany and 6 months in Trondheim, Norway
A13: 1yr in Stuttgart, Germany

For more details see the official announcement.
http://ichf.edu.pl/res/res_en/depart/zd-8/aciach.html

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Supported by Airbus, a studentship up to £14,000 p.a. for 1 year plus fees* is available

Cranfield University, in collaboration with Airbus and the Open University, has an exciting research opportunity for a motivated graduate. This research aims to understand and model the role of residual stresses produced by the laser peening process in determining the fatigue performance obtained in aerospace structures

Laser peening is a new generation process for treating the surface of metallic engineering components to produce exceptional improvements in fatigue properties. So far the process has been applied to a limited number of aerospace components as a process of last resort. In this research the possibility of treating the relatively thin aluminium structures used in aircraft fuselages will be explored. The work will explore the improvements fatigue performance laser peening can produce in aluminium alloys, looking in particular at the benefits to structures which have been damaged in various ways during service use and maintenance operations.

If this project is successful it is possible that additional funding for more extensive research towards a PhD could be made available.

Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme

The successful candidate will attend Cranfield University’s ‘Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme’ which is designed to equip students with research skills required during their research studies and in their future careers. This programme consists of a series of ‘one-day events’, coupled with smaller interactive group sessions.

For further details please contact Alison Whaley, Academic Co-ordinator, T: +44 (0) 1234 750111 x2570, email: a.whaley@cranfield.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as mechanical or materials engineering. A background in fatigue and mechanics of materials is also desirable

Funding

*Supported by Airbus, this studentship will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of up to £14,000p.a. for one year dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply

If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the Application Form or you can request that we post one to you. Alternatively you may wish to apply online. For further information contact us today:

School of Applied Sciences
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

Please note that we are unable to consider submissions for specific research studentships that fall outside of the stated eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: 30 September 2009
Supervisor: Professor Phil Irving

Useful links:

* Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/esrstp/

* Application form:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/Applications/apply_pgresearch.pdf

* Apply online:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course.jsp?course=MSc%20by%20Research%20School%20of%20Applied%20Sciences

For further details please go to webpage below:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page43693.jsp

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Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Position Available in Service Science

The European Research Institute in Service Science (ERISS, http://www.eriss.org), part of the department of Information Management, Tilburg University, The Netherlands, is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidate to work on a exceedingly challenging, interdisciplinary research project focusing on modelling and simulating networked service systems, applying theories and models from computer science, information systems, management and business administration.

You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with and visit a number of high-profile researchers from universities and research institutes all over Europe.

The research project focuses on various areas including: analysis and design of interactions between service network partners, simulation of behaviour of network partners and the network, and enactment and management service networks with software services.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

* An excellent Masters degree (avg. over 8/10) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management or a closely related field.
* Expertise in Operations Management, particularly, service operations management and system dynamics.
* Programming skills in simulation tools (VemSim, IThink) and languages such as Java, PHP, Perl and/or C++.
* Strong formal background (mathematics, system dynamics, etc.).
* Very good communication and writing skills in English.
* Knowledge and experience within the fields of SOA, business process management and (process) simulation, and software modeling and development skills will be highly rated.
* Candidates should be able to work in a collaborative environment with a strong commitment to achieving research excellence.

Application procedure

Interested candidates are requested to send their application by October 16th, 2009 to Alice Kloosterhuis, including:

1. A cover letter describing yourself and your interests.
2. Soft copy of your publications (e.g. master or PhD thesis, conference/workshop/journal papers).
3. Your CV.
4. Your transcripts.
5. Proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL test or IELTS) if English is not your first language.

This position will remain open until filled.

Contact Person

Ms. Alice Kloosterhuis
mailto: a.m.kloosterhuis@uvt.nl

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Two PhD Positions in Development Economics

Courant Research Centre `Poverty, Equity and Growth in Developing and Transition Countries: Statistical Methods and Empirical Analysis'
Georg-August-University Göttingen (Germany)

The Courant Research Centre `Poverty, Equity and Growth' at the Georg-August University Göttingen is accepting applications for two Ph.D positions. This is an interdisciplinary centre that focuses on the study of development economics, agricultural economics and statistical methods. The two PhD positions form part of the Junior Research Group on Development Economics and are expected to do collaborative research with other members of the centre. The Junior Group on Development Economics works on the theoretical and empirical investigation of a wide range of policy relevant issues. For example this group uses survey and experimental data to study participation in illegal activities, adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and redistributive preferences among others.

The selection will depend on the candidate's research potential and the research proposal. Successful candidates will be awarded a three year 1/2 TV-L 13 research position and are expected to complete a PhD program either in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics. The basic requirements include:
• A master degree in mathematics, economics, agricultural economics, demography, public policy or other closely-related fields,
• Good ability in quantitative and statistical methods;
• Good oral and written command of both German language and English. (The working language is English).
• Interest in pursuing an academic career after completing the Ph.D. degree.

Please send a CV including the name of two references, a two to three page research proposal and a piece of written work. In addition, please ensure that two letters of references are sent separately to mibanez@uni-goettingen.de !
The deadline for applications is October 15th, 2009.

More information about the Courant Research Centre-PEG can be found on the centre's homepage: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/82144.html.

The Georg-August-University is committed to an equal opportunities policy in the recruitment and selection of staff. It therefore seeks to increase the participation of women in areas in which they are currently underrepresented and therefore explicitly urges women to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favored.

Category: Development Economics/Agricultural Economics
For more information, please contact:
Marcela Ibanez Diaz
email: mibanez@uni-goettingen.de.
Georg-August-University Göttingen
CRC-PEG
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3
37073 Göttingen, Germany

website link:
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/122619.html

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The Electrical Engineering department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) at the University of Twente (UT) is one of the three academic institutions in Electrical Engineering in the Netherlands. The Telecommunication Engineering and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) research group is embedded in the Electrical Engineering department.

The research is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (www.ctit.utwente.nl).

The Telecommunication Engineering and EMC research group of EEMCS/CTIT collaborate with the Technical University Delft in the Embedded Metamaterials/Power Sandwiches project. In this project, we investigate a new approach to construct electronic systems that enables integration of power semiconductors, passive components, EMI filters and countermeasures in a "system in a package" generation of components. The Embedded Metamaterials/Power Sandwich project follows a new design approach and brings together a number of technologies:

- A new SMT-based manufacturing that lends itself for automated assembly.

- Embedded EMI filters and countermeasures (such as non-linear

resistors) in the planar substrates, using a new type of materials:

metamaterials.

- A new family of components that can be sandwiched between planar substrates, such as PCBs.

Two PhD researchers will collaborate. One PhD student will be supervised by Prof. J.A. Ferreira of the Delft University of Technology, the second PhD student will be supervised by Prof. F. Leferink and will do research on embedded EMI countermeasures using metamaterials.

The specific goals of UTwente are:

- Identify new (meta) materials that are suitable for a 3D layer-by-layer construction;

- Investigate the implementation of these materials to counteract EMI, higher reliability and lower cost.

Common goals are:

- Design and optimization from a system integration point of view paying attention to electrical, EMI and thermal performance.

- To get the industry involved in a team effort to come to a better technology platform for power electronics.

This research may result in a breakthrough in conventional way of development and production of electronic circuits. The results should become available within many possible applications. Therefore many industrial entities, small and large, from different areas, are supporting this research. These industrial entities are active in mass consumer production, automotive, high-end professional, as well as production assembly lines.

We are currently looking for a PhD researcher (4 years) who will investigate the application of (new) metamaterials in PCB technology.

You have completed a relevant university degree (MSc level) or are about to graduate in an area that is relevant to our research. You like working in a team and have intellectual curiosity and knowledge of one or more of the described topics. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.

We offer our PhD researchers the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide.

The monthly salary of a PhD researcher, in accordance with the Dutch universities collective labour agreement, ranges from EURO 2042,- gross in the first year to EURO 2612,- gross in the fourth year.

Information and application

More information can be obtained from prof.dr. Frank Leferink (frank.leferink@utwente.nl). The candidates are invited to send their application together with curriculum vitae, marks transcripts, and the names and addresses of two referees by email to the address before September 30, 2009.

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The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers 20 educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology.

The Chair CAES is part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS). The research of the chair is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). More information on the Chair can be found on http://tdt.ewi.utwente.nl/

Project description

The chair CAES of the University of Twente offers a job opening in the large European CATRENE project “TOETS”, on test solutions for Systems-on-Chip (SoC) and Systems-in-Package (SiP).

Our project's aim is to design dependable heterogeneous systems (SoC or SiP), which include vast digital resources, analog-digital and digital-analog blocks and (MEMS) sensors/actuators.

New CMOS technologies offer multiple embedded processors and other massive digital resources on chip. Nowadays, in heterogeneous systems, the testing of analogue and MEMS parts determine the majority of diagnosis and repair problems and costs. In safety-critical and heavy environmental condition applications, like electronics in medical and automotive applications, the dependability of these systems is of key importance.

Basic idea is to implement a high dependability of heterogeneous systems by applying both Built-In Self-Diagnostics (BISD) as well as Built-In Self-Repair

(BISR) using a combination of hardware and software, with a focus on MEMS IP (MEMS + associated MS circuits).

The planned activities are as follows:

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Investigation and choice of the target heterogeneous system

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Behavioural and structural modelling of MEMS IP and potential repair options

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The anticipated environment, and subsequent fault modelling of the IPs in target system

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Investigation of the potential reuse of vast digital resources

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Heterogeneous fault simulation (VHDL-AMS) and verification of the dependable heterogeneous system via BISD and BISR.

Relation to other projects

The project will run in conjunction with two other related projects in CATRENE ”TOETS” and FES “STARS” on the design of dependable heterogeneous systems.

What we ask

Candidates should have a M.Sc. degree in preferably Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with background in one or more of the following areas: mixed-signal circuit and system (SoC) design, mixed-signal design and test tools, MEMS, signal processing.

Candidates should be fluent in English. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

Candidates should have good system hardware skills, but not elude software solutions.

What we offer

We offer a full-time PhD position in a dynamic and international environment. The duration of the contract is four years. The gross salary will range from € 2.042,00 in the first year to € 2.612,00 per month in the fourth year.

Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development. Furthermore, we offer a holiday allowance (amounts to 8%) and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (which is approximately an extra month of salary) and a number of additional benefits. The labor agreements are in accordance with the CAO-NU for Dutch universities.

Information and application

Information can be obtained from dr.ir. Hans Kerkhoff, email: h.g.kerkhoff@utwente.nl. You are invited to send your application/motivation letter together with curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a list of courses you have followed (with grades), and the names and addresses of two referees, before September 25th, 2009 by email.

Please refer to the vacancy number 09/175.

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19 Ph.D. / 3 Postdoctoral positions

CREAM (Mechanistic Effect Models for Ecological Risk Assessment of Chemicals) is an EC–funded network with partners from nine European countries. The aim of CREAM is to improve ecological risk assessments of chemicals, which is highly relevant for food production and environmental safety, by using mechanistic models that explore the effects of chemicals on individuals and populations.

You will be involved in developing ecological models and accompanying experiments that will be used for model validation. Organisms ranging from aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates to mammals will be the focus of the projects, and approaches will encompass ecotoxicology, population ecology, and species interactions at various spatial scales. All projects have exciting dimensions both in basic research and application. Regular network training events will help you to develop your skills in modelling, statistical and programming methods, ecotoxicology and risk assessment, and complementary skills. Joining CREAM, you will be part of the next generation of ecological modellers with excellent career options in academia, industry, and public authorities.

We are looking for candidates with experience and interest in one or more of the following areas: population ecology, ecotoxicology, ecological risk assessment, modelling, and programming. Further details about the individual projects and participating institutions can be found at www.cream-itn.eu.

Applicants should follow the information and instructions given at http://cream-itn.eu/how-to-apply. Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Application Deadline: 23 October 2009

http://cream-itn.eu/job-announcements

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PhD in Mathematics (Dynamical Systems)(2x2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/007-HO)

Job description
The candidate is expected to prepare a PhD thesis in the context of singularly perturbed vector fields, more precisely of planar singularly perturbed Liénard systems. The Dynamical Systems group at Hasselt University has a strong background on singular perturbation problems and Liénard systems. The candidate is expected to collaborate with different members of the group.

Diploma
Master in Mathematics or equivalent diploma in mathematics. Students who will complete their study this year can also apply. There is no need for the candidate to speak Dutch, however a sufficient knowledge of English is required.

Offer
The scholarship is available for a period of 4 years. It consists of a first appointment of 2 years, which can be followed by a prolongation of 2 years after an evaluation of the progress of the scholarship.

Further information

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Content job responsibilities:
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prof. dr. P. De Maesschalck, (+32)11-26 82 23, peter.demaesschalck@uhasselt.be
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prof. dr. F. Dumortier, (+32)11-26 82 39, freddy.dumortier@uhasselt.be
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Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms

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which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
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or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, October 7th 2009.

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

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PhD Position in Finance, University of Konstanz, Germany

FP7 Marie-Curie Initial Training
Network
Risk Management and Risk Reporting
Position: Early Stage Researcher/PhD Placement
Project Title: Interbank Lending and Bank Risk Measure

Project Description: The Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in this project will work on measures to restore the interbank markets that are crucial for banks’ liquidity management, but mostly dried up during the crisis. The current external risk reporting of banks lacks credibility because the reported values at risk (VaR) turned out to be very small in relation to the reported depreciations on bank assets.

The project is divided in several steps.
The first step is to find out why the reported VaR were so misleading; is it because the underlying stochastic models are ignoring systemic risks, or because the time horizon of the underlying model is too short?

Second, can VaR be sufficiently improved to credibly communicate a bank’s risk? If not, can stress tests be designed for that purpose? A more demanding approach is to combine different pieces of information that banks publish, which taken separately, might be insufficient, but when put together may be sufficient information for interbank lending. This requires research on the synergies of different pieces of information and empirical testing. This research should be of a theoretical and empirical nature.

Third, the issue of quick changes in banks’ risk through derivatives trading needs to be addressed. Should banks report these big trades or should such trades be restricted to banks with stricter equity capital requirements?

Fourth, the ESR should differentiate systematic and non-systematic risk factors in bank risk positions to provide more precise insights into potential damages of lending to another bank.

Proposed Start Date: September 2009 subject to finalisation of the contract
Duration: 36 months
Financial Information: Salary plus allowances in line with Marie Curie FP7 requirements for ESRs.
Host Institution: Konstanz University
Academic Advisor: Professor Guenter Franke
Secondment 1: Erasmus University Rotterdam - 4 months
Secondment 2: Deutsche Bundesbank, McKinsey or Credit Suisse - 4 months, subject to confirmation

Eligibility: Nationals or residents of Germany cannot apply. At the time of appointment, applicants should have no more than 4 years experience (FTE) after graduation and should not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately before appointment.

To Apply: Applicants are requested to send the following documents to guenter.franke[ at ]uni-konstanz.de:

* a curriculum vitae
* copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates
* proof of English proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, IELTS, TOEFL)
* a one-page statement of purpose about aptitude and motivation for pursuing the programme
* two letters of recommendation from professors
* the results of the GRE test.

For more information, please see the official announcement.

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Mungkin ada yang tertarik, terutama yang mendalami pemodelan dan simulasi. Latar belakang ilmu rekayasa, ilmu alam, matematika atau modelling.

Level of position: PhD
Title : Position in Network Dynamics and Dynamic Networks
Institution & Dpt: Collegium Budapest, Hungary
Starting date : October 1 (or later)
Duration : 1+1.5 year
Deadline for application if any (dd/mm/yyyy): ASAP

One PhD or PostDoctoral position is available starting October 1 (or later) in Collegium Budapest, The Institute for Advanced Study in Hungary(www.colbud.hu), in the newly formed project group researching dynamic networks.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic research assistant or research fellow with a PhD plan or a PhD awarded in physics, mathematics, engineering, biology or computer science; prior experience in computational science and network
science is desirable but not necessary. Our project links network features of natural systems with dynamics and information propagation in systems, including epidemiological and ecological networks.

The position will involve the analysis of experimental data, large-scale simulations of real and abstract networks, and related software development. Familiarity with Java is an asset.

The project is generously funded by an FP7 FET Open grant of the European Commission, featuring 6 research groups across Europe. ColBud faculty and workspace are housed in a 400-years old building at the heart of the historic city center in Budapest, atop Castle Hill. ColBud is an international and interdisciplinary organization hosting leading researchers from all around the world on a temporary basis.

Applications, including CV, list of publications, recommendations (if any), and statement of interests should be sent via email to George
Kampis(gkampis@...) or Laszlo Gulyas (lgulyas@...). The search
begins today and closes when the position is filled.

URL: http://www.dynanets.org/
http://www.colbud.hu/

Field(s):

Biological Modeling
Complex Systems Methods
MAS
Network Modeling
Social Modeling

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Funded PhD position on higher education studies at the Centre for
Organizational Research

The Centre for Organizational Research at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Lugano invites applications for a PhD position in the area of higher education studies.
The successful candidate will work in the Area of Management and Performance of Research and Higher Education Institutions led by Dr. Benedetto Lepori; he/she will work in the European project on Transforming Universities in Europe supported by the European Science Foundation through the Swiss National Science Foundation. Her work will especially focus on procedures for internal allocation of budget of higher education institutions and their impact on their strategy.

The CORE offers an attractive working environment due to its strong
competences in organizational studies, as well as its portfolio of projects and excellent international connections in the field in the field of organizational research and higher education studies.

Required competences include:
• a master degree (or equivalent) in economics, social or economics statistics or social sciences with a quantitative focus.
• good knowledge of qualitative methods (case studies, interviews).
• excellent knowledge of English.

The position will be for a three-year period under usual contractual conditions of the University of Lugano (Swiss National Science Foundation norm for PhD students).

To apply for this position please send to blepori@unisi.ch following documents:
• a complete CV.
• a letter stating the reasons of your interest in the topic.

Closing date for applications is September 31, 2009, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews.

website link:
http://www.usi.ch/call-phd-position-core-86900.pdf

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PhD Studentships in Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation, University of Örebro, Sweden

A new 3-years PhD position is immediately available at the MoS Modeling and Simulation Center, University of Örebro, Sweden under the supervision of Dr. Franziska Kluegl.

The major part of the PhD studies can be dedicated to research in the area of Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation: Developing Multi-Agent Simulation Model is a challenging task that is often done in a suboptimal try and error procedure. Our idea is that it can be supported by learning and adaptive agents cooperating with a human modeler.

There are various interesting starting points for the development and application of learning agent architectures and mechanisms from Artificial Intelligence such as reinforcement learning, classification learning or evolutionary strategies. Simulated agents shall use such techniques for discovering non-valid situations, selecting interaction partners, revising decision rules, etc. The human modeler evaluates the suggestions of the learning agents or supports them by pointing to particular problematic or interesting situations. Such an interplay between learning agents and human modeler may result in an efficient model development process and finally to a valid Multi-Agent Simulation model. Ideas can be tested in interdiscilinary simulation projects for example in the area of pedestrian simulation.

In addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical background and solid programming skills, applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate field (for example: Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics). It is not necessary to be familiar with the Swedish language but proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory.

To apply for the position, please send a motivation letter along with an updated CV (including at least two academic references) by e-mail to Dr. Franziska Kluegl: franziska.klugl[ at ]oru.se

Applications can be sent immediately and will be considered until the position is fixed.

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The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has the following vacancy
Two PhD positions in the area of User-centred Design tools and methods (V51.070)

You can apply for this job before 31-08-2009
Tasks

The positions have become available through a grant from the Ministry
of Economic Affairs through the Innovation-directed Research Programme
Integrated Product Creation and Realization, for the project
"Resolving the Paradox of User-Centred Design through Flexible
Prototyping".

The project involves collaboration with the University
of Twente and several companies. The aim of the project is to develop
a suite of tools for the creation of prototypes and virtual contexts
that will be used by designers in companies to facilitate the dialogue
with users in a collaborative design process. The claim is that the
tools will enable designers in industry to conduct a more effective
and efficient design process. The project will start from existing
versions of tools for creating prototypes and contexts.

The first phase of the project consists of collecting requirements for
prototyping tools from designers in industry and an analysis of tools
and methods that are currently in use. Next, subproject A will focus
on developing one of the tools on the basis of the obtained
requirements (see http://www.vip.id.tue.nl/software.html for an
impression of the tool). Subproject B will focus on defining protocols
for the use of the tools in industry and the evaluation of the tools
vis-a-vis the requirements and the claims. (A third subproject will
take place at Twente University and will focus on a Virtual Reality
tool for creating contexts in which prototypes can be explored). Good
collaboration between the three subprojects is essential to the
success of the project.
Requirements

For subproject A we are looking for a candidate with a master’s in
Computer Science with an affinity towards user-centred design. For
subproject B we are looking for a candidate with expertise in
user-centred design methodology, for instance through a master in
applied cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction or industrial
design, and affinity with technology. Both candidates should be
teamworkers and should be open towards working in collaboration with
industry.
Appointment and Salary

The appointment is for thee and a half years. As an employee of the
university you will receive a competitive salary as well as excellent
employment conditions (including excellent sport facilities and child
care). The research in this project must be concluded with writing a
PhD thesis. A salary is offered starting at EUR 2042,- per month
(gross) in the first year and increasing up to EUR 2612,- per month
(gross) in the last year. Moreover 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end
of year allowance is provided annually. Ph.D. students at TU/e are
appointed as temporary staff members. They are exempted from payment
of tuition fees. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given.
The positions are available from October 1st, 2009.
Information

For information about the content of the project: Dr. J. Terken, phone
+31 (0)40 247 5254, e-mail
j.m.b.terken@tue.nl, and Prof. Dr. Ir. J.B. Martens e-mail
j.b.o.s.martens@tue.nl, Dept of Industrial Design, Technische
Universiteit Eindhoven. Website: http://w3.id.tue.nl/nl/

For information about the position: Ms. J. Braat, personnel
department, Dept of Industrial Design, phone +31 (0)40 247 5883,
e-mail: j.a.c.l.braat@tue.nl.
Application

Please send a written application or e-mail, including a letter
explaining your interest in the project and qualifications, curriculum
vitae and at least two references to the following address:

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Department of Industrial Design
Attn. Ms. J. Braat, room HG 3.92
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Or by e-mail to:
j.a.c.l.braat@tue.nl

Please refer to vacancy code V51.070
http://vacatures-v2.tue.nl/vacature.aspx?vacaturenummer=V51.070&Taal=EN

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PhD Position in Biomaterial at Laval
University

*NANO-COATINGS AND SURFACE FUNCTIONALISATION FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE VASCULAR
BIOMATERIALS Position:
*PhD position (3 years) Starting date: immediate - 1st January 2010
Research field: Biomaterials - Thin coatings – Nanotechnology -
Nanobiomaterials
Group: Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB), Québec City,
CANADA
Director: Prof. Diego Mantovani

Project The LBB is offering a 3 years PhD position for the development of
highly-adherent and strongly-cohesive fluorocarbon nano-coatings for
intravascular stents, and bio-mimicking coatings for cardio vascular
implants. The proposed PhD project focuses on the surface treatments of
metallic biomaterials with different plasma technologies (polymerization,
functionnalisation, implantation, etching), complementary nanotechnology
tools (AFM for imaging, in situ corrosion and mechanical properties),
surface characterization techniques (XPS, ToF-SIMS, NEXAFS, X-PEEM), and
others.

The PhD student will be involved in an international multidisciplinary
project and it is foreseen that the student will be sent out for research
stays to deepen the cooperation with our worldwide partners (France,
Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Germany) and be involved
about new methods/ideas and implementation issues at the cutting edge of the
science. A co-tutelle de thèse with French partners might be envisaged
depending the ability, personality, and motivation of the
candidate.

Research at LBB is highly project-oriented, and students with different but
complementary backgrounds are often working together on a common project,
each exploring a specific facet. Skills A master degree in chemistry,
physics, materials or engineering is highly recommended. Prior experience in
vacuum, surface modification by plasma or plasma chemistry is considered as
an added value, but not essential. Working languages are French and English,
the candidate should rapidly become fluent in at least one of the language
mentioned above. Work environment LBB is a project-oriented,
efficiency-concerned, and truly cosmopolitan academic research Laboratory,
with students and researchers with different but complementary backgrounds
coming from Canada, France, Italy, Belgium, Iran, Indonesia, Australia,
Mexico, and others.

sumber : http://dikti.org/scholarship/?p=782

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NANO-COATINGS AND SURFACE FUNCTIONALISATION FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE VASCULAR BIOMATERIALS Position: PhD position (3 years) Starting date: immediate - 1st January 2010 Research field: Biomaterials - Thin coatings – Nanotechnology - Nanobiomaterials
Group: Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB), Québec City, CANADA

Director: Prof. Diego Mantovani Project The LBB is offering a 3 years PhD position for the development of highly-adherent and strongly-
cohesive fluorocarbon nano-coatings for intravascular stents, and bio-mimicking coatings for cardio vascular implants.

The proposed PhD project focuses on the surface treatments of metallic biomaterials with different plasma technologies (polymerization, functionnalisation, implantation,
etching), complementary nanotechnology tools (AFM for imaging, in situ corrosion and mechanical properties), surface characterization techniques (XPS, ToF-SIMS, NEXAFS, X-PEEM), and others. The PhD student will be involved in an international multidisciplinary project and it is foreseen that
the student will be sent out for research stays to deepen the cooperation with our worldwide partners (France, Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Germany) and be involved about new methods/ideas and implementation issues at the cutting edge of the science. A co-tutelle de thèse with
French partners might be envisaged depending the ability, personality, and motivation of the candidate. Research at LBB is highly project-oriented, and students with different but complementary backgrounds are often working together on a common project, each exploring a specific facet.
Skills A master degree in chemistry, physics, materials or engineering is highly recommended. Prior experience in vacuum, surface modification by plasma or plasma chemistry is considered as an added value, but not essential. Working languages are French and English, the candidate should rapidly
become fluent in at least one of the language mentioned above. Work environment LBB is a project-oriented, efficiency-concerne d, and truly cosmopolitan academic research Laboratory, with students and researchers with different but complementary backgrounds coming from
Canada, France, Italy, Belgium, Iran, Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, and others. For more information on our works and our national and international partnerships, please visit www.lbb.gmn. ulaval.ca .
Laval University is the oldest university in Canada and second in North America, after Harvard, and remains one of the leading universities in Canada. The university campus is located within the city and provides everything needed for an enjoyable student life ( www.ulaval.ca ). Québec City is a lively
town in the heart of the province of Québec, known for its excellent cuisine, cultural life and is embedded in a fantastic landscape ( http://www.quebecre gion.com/ e/ ). If you are interested in the position, please send your application (i.e. application letter, CV and
references) by email to Professor Diego Mantovani. Contacts: E-mail: Diego.Mantovani@ gmn.ulaval. ca Laval University, Laboratory of Bioengineering and Biomaterials
Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot, 1065, avenue de la Médecine Québec G1V 0A6, QC, Canada Phone: + 1-418-656-2131 ext. 6270; http://www.lbb. gmn.ulaval. ca -- Hendra