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[UK] PhD Studentship - Psychology (University of Birmingham)

A qualitative study of British South Asian Carers' views of their Children with Developmental Disabilities

A collaborative studentship provided by Wolverhampton Primary Care Trust and the School of Psychology, University of Birmingham.

Funding is available for a three-year PhD studentship from October 2008, for a largely qualitative research project which will involve close collaboration between the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham and the Wolverhampton Primary Care Trust. The proposed research will seek to develop an understanding of the views of South Asian parents about their children, and about their developmental disabilities. A detailed, culturally-sensitive, and systematic account of these views will allow us to understand their role in shaping the care of children. The project will allow us to better understand parents access to, and interactions with, service systems. As a result, we will be able to help South Asian carers to use services more effectively, and for services to adapt more effectively to the needs of this client group.

Research supervision will be provided by Dr John Rose and Dr Michael Larkin in the Clinical Psychology team. Dr Rose has a track record of conducting and supervising research in the field of developmental disability; Dr Larkin has a track record on conducting and supervising qualitative and phenomenological research in the area of culture and psychology. The successful candidate will join a 5* RAE-rated Psychology department with excellent facilities, established research groups, and substantial external funding. The School supports around 250 postgraduate students in professional training and research degrees.

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[UK] PhD Studentship - New Approaches to Environmental Pollution Control - University College London

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[Belgium] PhD in multimodality EEG/fMRI and SPECT analysis for epilepsy

The Medical and Signal Processing research group (MEDISIP) of the
faculty of engineering of the Ghent University offers a Phd position
vacancy to work on a project involving EEG/fMRI and SPECT analysis of
epilepsy phenomena of spikes and seizures.
MEDISIP has a background of PET, SPECT and MR imaging and
reconstruction as well as advanced signal processing techniques for
EEG source estimation, spike detection and EEG artifact removal.

Further information on MEDISIP's research tracks can be obtained at
http://medisip.elis.ugent.be
Candidates should show initiative and be able to work in a team.
Experience in programming in MATLAB, low level programming language
(C, C++, java,...) is an asset. The candidates will be encouraged to
go to international conferences and workshops in the early stages of
their PhD.
The candidates should submit a CV and motivation letter by mail to
Steven.Staelens@UGent.be or
by ordinary mail: Steven Staelens, PhD Ghent University - IBBT Ghent
University Hospital- IBITECH - MEDISIP De Pintelaan 185 B-9000 Ghent
Belgium

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[GERMANY] Ph.D. positions in biology, physics and chemistry

The Goettingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) was founded in 2007 as a joint enterprise between the University of Goettingen, three Max Planck Institutes, and the German Primate Center. GGNB is funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments.

Twelve doctoral programs are currently united under the roof of GGNB, sharing a common interdisciplinary training platform for their Ph.D. candidates. All courses are in English. Each Ph.D. candidate is affiliated with one of the doctoral programs of GGNB where he/she receives individual counseling and is guided in his/her thesis work by a thesis committee of at least three faculty members. We invite for applications for

Ph.D. positions

in biology, physics and chemistry in the following doctoral programs:

Biomolecules: Structure - Function - Dynamics

Molecular Biology of Microbial, Animal and Plant Cells

Molecular Biology of Development and Interaction between Organisms

International Max Planck Research School Physics of Biological and Complex Systems

Molecular Physiology of the Brain

Sensory and Motor Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience



Scholarships and institutionally financed Ph.D. positions are available.



Candidates holding a Masters degree in the natural sciences or related disciplines and an excellent academic record in subjects relevant to the prospective doctoral project may apply by 15 June 2008. For details regarding the doctoral programs, open positions and application procedures, please refer to our website: www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de (contact: ggnbat@gwdg.de, phone: +49 - 551 - 39 14004).

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HARVARD SCHOLARSHIP; Assistant or Associate Professor of International Health

The Department of Population and International Health at the Harvard School of Public Health seeks candidates for the position of assistant or associate professor of international health. This is a tenure-track position, with academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate's experience and accomplishments. The department is seeking candidates who are interested in pursuing research on the modeling and evaluation of national health systems, measurement of health system performance, design and evaluation of health interventions, health sector reforms, and human resource development.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a central role in the department's research and teaching, devoting a majority of his/her time to research in evaluation of health systems and programs. Overseas travel for fieldwork is envisaged.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in program evaluation or economics, with an area of specialization in one or more of the following: program evaluation, applied econometrics, health economics, and statistical modeling and evaluation. Prior research experience related to evaluation of health systems or programs in low- or middle-income countries is highly desirable.

Application

Please send a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interests, a CV, sample publications, and the names of four referees to the following address. Applicants should ask their four referees to write independently to this address. (Please note that candidates considered to be qualified for consideration at the rank of associate professor will be asked by the search committee to provide two additional letters.)

Chair, Search Committee for International Health
c/o Jean Joseph, Search Administrator
Department of Population and International Health
Harvard School of Public Health
665 Huntington Avenue, 1-1102
Boston, MA 02115

or by email to jjoseph@hsph.harvard.edu

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Scholarship Assistant Professor - Computational Biology / Bioinformatics

FACULTY POSITION COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY/BIOINFORMATICS
INTERDISCIPLINARY AGE RESEARCH
Buck Institute of Age Research Novato, CA

The Buck Institute seeks to recruit a Faculty member working in the area of Computational Biology and/or Bioinformatics. Outstanding junior or senior scientists are encouraged to apply. The appointment can be made at the Assistant/Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates with an interest in developing computational tools and applications for complex biological data analysis in systems biology, genomics, genetics, proteomics, structural biology, or cellular processes are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in developing collaborative interdisciplinary programs with other Institute Faculty in areas including, but not limited to, the biology of aging, stem cell biology, and cancer and neurodegenerative disease.

The Buck Institute is an independent research institute located 20 miles north of San Francisco whose research mission is to understand the mechanisms of aging and age-related disease. The Institute fosters an interdisciplinary and highly collaborative research environment, with expertise in chemistry, biology, proteomics, stem cells and model system genetics.

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[France] Ph D Scholarship Innovation and Market Selection: an Evolutionary Approach

Ph D Scholarship Innovation and Market Selection: an Evolutionary Approach

CNRS-GREDEG, University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis, and Department for
Research on Innovation and Competition (OFCE) - SciencesPo (France)

Description of the Subject: Aggregate productivity growth is the outcome
of incumbent firms adopting new and superior techniques and (or)
entering firms replacing exiting firms with better technologies. This
research project will concern market selection mechanisms by
characterising innovation as a process of selection (or acquisition) of
more productive technologies within firms and a process of selection of
firms itself. It will analyse both what happens inside the firms and
what happens between firms on the market when firms are engaged in
innovative or imitative processes. The first part of the research will
be devoted to making a survey of empirical and theoretical analyses of
industrial dynamics, which should focus on the relation between
innovation and competition. The second part of the research will build a
theoretical model of industrial dynamics in order to analyse rivalry and
competition among heterogeneous firms. It will determine the market
conditions that allow firms to capture productivity gains from past
investments. These market conditions are critical to characterising the
dynamic equilibrium, similar to a so-called natural market structure.
The third and last part will consist in developing an empirical analysis
of the determinants of firms’ entry and exit, using French census data.
In its conclusion, this research will address critical issues concerning
the objectives and channels of industrial policies defined as policies
that support development of firms and innovation

Requirements: The successful candidate must be familiar with basic
economic modelling and econometrics (master level). Knowledge of English
is required. Proficiency in English and the willingness to learn French
are appreciated.

This is a PhD public scholarship for three years, starting from
September 2008 onwards, with an annual pay of 16,000 Euros before income
tax. The candidate will be hosted at CNRS/GREDEG and OFCE/DRIC. GREDEG
(CNRS and University of Nice Sophia Antipolis) is a research group in
industrial economics. OFCE-DRIC (www.ofce.sciences-po.fr/index-uk.htm)
is a department of the research centre in economics of Sciences-Po
Paris, a leading French higher education institution. The Department for
Research on Innovation and Competition (OFCE-DRIC), in association with
the GREDEG, studies a broad set of topics related to structural change,
innovation and trade. It has a strong emphasis on empirical approaches:
(i) for the analysis of economic performances of firms and countries
engaged in innovation processes or concerned with the entry in new
markets; (ii) for the evaluation of public policies (competition and
regulation policies, but also fiscal and banking ones). Its researchers
combine a good grasp of economic theory with various econometric methods
applied to firm and plant level datasets.

Supervisor: Jean-Luc Gaffard Professor of Economics, University of Nice
Sophia Antipolis and CNRS-GREDEG, Head of the Department for Research on
Innovation and Competition (OFCE Centre de Recherche en Economie de
Sciences-Po)

Location: CNRS-GREDEG / University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and OFCE
Department for Research on Innovation and Competition, 250 Avenue Albert
Einstein, 06560 Valbonne, France.

Application: Applications will be received no later than June 30 2008. A
master degree is required. To apply send a hard-copy of a cover letter,
a full CV, a letter of recommendation, and a scholarly work or a
research paper to:

Prof. Jean-Luc Gaffard, OFCE-DRIC, 250 rue Albert Einstein, 06560
Valbonne, France, e-mail: jeanluc.gaffard @ ofce.sciences-po.fr

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[Ireland] PhD fellowship in agricultural economics

PhD fellowship in agricultural economics

Rural Economy Research Centre, Teagasc & UCD, Ireland (Ireland)

Ireland: PhD Studentship in Agricultural Economics, Teagasc & University
College Dublin

PhD Studentship description

This project evaluates the economic costs and benefits associated with
alternative management practises of Genetically Modified (GM) crop
technology. Specific research questions relating to the following issues
will be examined: (i) a comparison of the costs of co-existence accruing
to conventional crop producers and the potential benefits accruing to GM
adopting producers (ii) factors affecting farmer’s attitudes to GM
technology adoption and (iii) consumer willingness to pay for GM versus
non GM food end products. This study will provide valuable lessons for
policy by deepening our understanding of the economics of co-existence
of conventional and GM crop technology.


The PhD student will be based part-time at the Rural Economy Research
Centre, Teagasc and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Business
Section, School of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine at
University College Dublin. There is also the possibility that the
student may spend a semester at a US university collaborating with
experts in the area of consumer willingness to pay studies in relation
to GM technology.

Requirements • Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural
Science or related discipline • An interest in applied microeconomics in
particular agricultural or environmental economics • Excellent
quantitative skills.

Conditions of employment Stipend: €21,000 per annum (from which tuition
fees must be paid) Duration of the contract: 3 years beginning
September, 2008

Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be
obtained from: Dr. Fiona Thorne Email: fiona.thonre@teagasc.ie

Application Interested candidates should either post or email their CVs
before June 13th to Dr. Fiona Thorne, RERC, Teagasc, Malahide Road,
Kinsealy, Dublin 17, Fiona.thorne @ teagasc.ie Deadline: June 13th, 2008

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CfA: Call for Scholarships, MA in Advanced European and International Studies

CfA: Call for Scholarships

MA in Advanced European and International Studies
Anglophone Branch: Istanbul-Nice-Berlin

Applications for Scholarships in Master in Advanced European and
International Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at Institut Européen des Hautes
Etudes Internationales (Nice/France) in cooperation with Istanbul
Bilgi University is open!
The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe "in
Europe" and develop perspectives for Europe's future. The programme
includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin and guarantees an
international education with an excellent academic staff and
environment.
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for
qualified candidates.

Location: Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, Poznan
Duration: 9 months (From October to July)

Deadline for scholarship applications for the M.A.E.I.S.:
The deadline for scholarship applications is May 31st, 2008
In any case, applications and especially request for financial aid
should reach the I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be
considered under the best conditions.

Deadline for Master Applications:
The deadline for applications is on July 31st, 2008.

Curriculum Highlights: Students who successfully complete the program
acquire 60 ECTS credits. In addition to the stays in Istanbul, Nice,
Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to European and
international organizations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and Brussels.

Program Value: The program is taught by academics from various
European countries, as well as experts from research institutions and
international organizations. Over the last years, the Institute has
graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different countries,
having offered them many scholarship opportunities.

Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration,
Democracy and Society, Federalism.

This program is supported by the European Union.

For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at:
http: www.iehei.org

Please address further requests to: Students Service
10 avenue des Fleurs
06000 NICE - France
Email : melanie.hobaoloc@cife.eu

phone: +33 (0)4 93 97 93 70 - Fax : +33 (0)4 93 97 93 71
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PhD project: towards an effective and sustainable legal aid

PhD student
(Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week University of Amsterdam


Job description

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11 PhD Positions in Informatics, Univ of Oslo, Norway

UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D.
are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo
(UiO).
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work
(teaching).

http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-
stillinger/2008/vit/upto11PhDInformatics2008.html

Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open
for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research
at the department. The others are reserved for the following more
specific areas.:

-Formal Methods (Ref.no.: 2008/7712)
-Global Infrastructures (Ref.no.: 2008/7714)
-Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no.: 2008/7718)
-Natural Language Processing (Ref.no.: 2008/7722)
-Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 2008/7726)
-Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no.:
2008/7727)
-Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
-Computational Mathematics (Ref.no:2008/7729)

For a closer description of the overall research and the different
research groups of the department, se here:
http://www.ifi.uio.no/research/researchgroups.html

The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the
successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires
admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained
undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or
equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from
exams in June 2008).

Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full
time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or
International Baccalaureate. For more information see:
http://www.matnat.uio.no/forskning/utdanning/english/phd_programme_pre
sentation.html

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to
the research training programme. An approved plan for the research
training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up
the position, and admission approved within three months. For more
information see:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/ansett
elsesvilkar/guidelinesresearchfellowship.xml

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of
scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are
encouraged to apply.

All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating
research intellectual property rights (IPR).


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PhD Scholarship Design Optimisation

*PHD SCHOLARSHIP*
*DESIGN OPTIMISATION*
*FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT & ENGINEERING*
*$30,000 per annum, tax free*
Engineering (civil/ mechanical/ structural) graduates with Honours 1 or 2A
equivalent are invited to apply for a CRC for Rail Innovations scholarship.
The
successful applicant will have extensive opportunities for interaction with
industry
and working and learning as part of a large dynamic research team. The
project
aims at achieving improved design of insulated rail joints (IRJ) that are
safety
critical sections of rail signaling network. Enhancing the service life of
IRJ
through design optimisation will be the major focus of the research.
Experience
in finite element analysis will be an advantage.
Australian and overseas graduates are eligible to apply. Australian students

please visit: http://www.rsc.qut.edu.au/future/apply/domestic.jsp and
international students please visit:
http://www.rsc.qut.edu.au/future/apply/international.jsp
*Applications close: Friday, 8*
*th*
*May 2008*
*For further information and to express your interest in this scholarship,*
*please contact:*
Professor M Dhanasekar (Sekar)
Faculty of Built Environment & Engineering
Phone: +61 7 3138 6666
Email: *m.dhanasekar@qut.edu.au*

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Program

JJ/WBGS Program

The mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development.

In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank.

Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries.

Since the inception of the Program, the Government of Japan has provided about 186 million dollars to the Scholarship Program. The Program's objective is to help create an international community of highly trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The World Bank and the Government of Japan require the scholars to return to their home countries on completion of their study Programs and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the development process in their respective regions and communities.

Starting in 1992, a number of Partnership Programs have been launched, largely to respond to the need for graduate study Programs which combine academic rigor with specialized training in the practical aspects of policy-making. The objective of these Programs is to prepare the participants for effective policy-making roles in their home countries and regions.

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in documents below:

Eligibility Criteria


Benefits


Application Guidelines


Universities to Study in 2008-2009


Application Forms for academic year 2009 - 2010 will be available in November 2008.

Applicants interested in applying for one of the Partnership Programs must apply directly to the partner university.

Read more: www.worldbank.org/scholarships

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Australian Scholarships - Endeavour Awards

Australian Scholarships
Endeavour Awards
Developing linkages through excellence in education

The Endeavour Awards is an internationally competitive, merit-based program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific region to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. A smaller number of awards are available for participants from Europe and the Americas.

The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their academic or professional career.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Endeavour Awards for international applicants
Through the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in Australia in a broad range of disciplines.

For details of awards available by country of residence, please go to http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/awards_by_country/for_internationals/

To read about the experiences of past award holders, visit http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/testimonials_stories/

On this page

· Research

· Postgraduate study or research

· Vocational education and training

· Professional Development

· Student Exchanges

Read more: http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/

Applications for the 2009 Endeavour Awards are now open. Applications will close on 31 July 2008.

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Program Bantuan Beasiswa S2 Statistika (Dep Agama RI)

Departemen Statistika IPB bekerja sama dengan Departemen Agama RI
menerima calon mahasiswa Program S2 Statistika dari Dosen PTAI
se-Indonesia.

Persyaratan umum :
1. Tenaga Pendidik (Dosen) pada PTAI

2. Mendapat rekomendasi dari pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi
tempat pemohon bertugas

3. Permohonan yang diajukan harus disertai lampiran:
a) Daftar Riwayat Hidup
b) Fotokopi SK pertama dan SK terakhir penempatan
sebagai dosen;
c) Fotokopi Kartu Tanda Penduduk (KTP) yang masih
berlaku;
d) Fotokopi ijazah dan transkrip dari pendidikan
sebelumnya yang telah dilegalisir;
e) Surat Pernyataan tidak sedang menerima bantuan
beasiswa dari Departemen Agama atau lembaga lain;
f) Data pendukung lainya;

4. Mengisi formulir pendaftaran sesuai dengan form yang
telah ditentukan (FORM BS-2)

5. Memiliki jabatan fungsional minimal sebagai Asisten
Ahli

6. Latar belakang pendidikan S1 sesuai (linear) dengan pendidikan S2
yang akan diambil

7. Usia maksimal adalah 45 tahun

8. Mengajukan aplikasi kepada Dekan Sekolah Pascasarjana IPB

Informasi lebih lanjut bisa di lihat pada situs Direktorat Pendidikan
Islam Depag

http://www.ditpertais.net
atau
http://www.ditpertais.net/06/read.asp?newsID=130

Download
1. Panduan :
http://www.ditpertais.net/06/download/bantuan08/panduan.pdf
2. Form Bantuan Studi S2 (BS-2) :
http://www.ditpertais.net/06/download/bantuan08/BS2.xls

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7 PhD positions in Wireless Sensor Networks, NTNU, Norway

7 PhD and three PostDoc positions in short range sensing,
localization and wireless communication
09. May 2008

7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY
project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at
the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and at
the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaboration
with Rikshospitalet University Hospital and Norwegian Defence
Research Establishment. Download the full announcement.

The scholarships are financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR)
under the VERDIKT program . The project is on medical sensing,
localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology
(MELODY) for 7 years (2008-2015) and is a joint effort among
Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science
and Technology, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, and
University of Oslo. The project will have strong collaboration with
several top international universities and leading industry in areas
of wireless technology and medical sensing. Information about the
project can be found at http://www.melody-project.info.

The goal of the project is to develop more basic understanding of,
and novel and more efficient principles for the above mentioned area,
and address improvements in short range medical sensing,
localization, and energy-efficient and robust wireless communications
for inside and on body applications.

1. Ultra Wideband Communication Three PhD and one Postdoc fellowships
are available in the area of wireless sensor network and will focus
on cognitive wireless sensor networks, signal processing for robust
in-body/on-body communications, and distributed signal processing for
communications (joint optimization of source-channel coding and
modulation, (etc.), where energy minimization of and spectrum
utilization are emphasized. Algorithms based on bio-inspired networks
with self-awareness, learning capability, and use of artificial
intelligence (AI) will be investigated. The overall optimization aims
at the end-to-end throughput, minimization of delay and bit error
rate/packet error rate, and the reduction of the effect of
interferences

2. Microelectronics for Ultra Wideband Localization Two PhD and one
Postdoc fellowships are available in microelectronics implementation
for high precision in-body/on-body localization and will focus on
time-domain implementations of impulse radio based solutions using
wireless sensor network in nanometer scale microelectronics. The
candidates must be able to handle the full design cycle for custom-
designed microelectronics. Implemented solutions must be demonstrated
in prototype setup. In conjunction with prototyping some programming
skills for microcontrollers are required. Background in RF design
would be an advantage.

3. Ultra Wideband Radar Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are
available in ultra wideband (UWB) radar for medical application and
will focus on short range sensing and imaging of human body. The team
will be using a prototype UWB radar system for measuring heart beat
and other vital signs parameters. The initial work will focus on
determining optimal frequency range and signal processing methods for
extraction of different body parameters, where time-frequency-space
analysis, phased array imaging and other signal processing methods
will be investigated

PhD candidates working in Topic #1 will be enrolled at NTNU in
Trondheim, while PhD candidates working in Topics #2 and #3 will be
enrolled at the University of Oslo. The candidates in Trondheim will
be associated with the Signal Processing Group at the Department of
Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU while candidates in Oslo
will be associated with either Interventional Centre, Rikshospitalet
University Hospital, Micro Electronics Group, Department of
Informatics, University of Oslo or Norwegian Defence Research
Establishment (FFI). The candidates associated with FFI may require
security clearance. They will all work in strong and active
scientific environments, and the project will incorporate
collaboration with several foreign partners, including National and
European industry. Absolute requirement is that active international
publication ofresearch results in high impact, top peer-reviewed
journals and conferences must be pursued.

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a masters degree or
equivalent education in electrical/computer engineering,
communication technology, microelectronics, or other relevant
disciplines. The candidates must formally be qualified for Ph.D.
studies at NTNU or University of Oslo. General information about
doctoral studies at NTNU and University of Oslo can be found at
http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier and
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/index.html. It is
required that the scholarship holders apply for, and are accepted
for, the Ph.D. study program as soon as possible after hiring.

PhD positions are available for 3 years, where Postdoc positions are
normally available for 2 years with possible extension up to 2
additional years depending on obtained results and publications.

The salary and terms are according to the Norwegian state
regulations. The PhD position salary will be at NOK 325 800 – 350 000
per annum, while the Postdoc position salary will be at NOK 400 000 –
430 000 per annum. Full salary during illness and five week paid
holidays are according to the state regulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Project Manager Prof.
Ilangko Balasingham (e-mail: ilangkob[at]rr-research.no;
phone: +47 93459022 ), Prof. Svein-Erik Hamran, (e-
mail: sveinerik.hamran[at]ffi.no, phone +47
63807254 ), Prof. Tor Sverre Lande (e-mail: bassen[at]
ifi.uio.no, phone +47 22852455 ), or Prof. Tor
Ramstad (e-mail: ramstad[at]iet.ntnu.no, phone: +47
73594314 ) for further information.

All applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
certified copies of transcripts with grades for bachelor and master
degrees, and two letters of recommendations. In addition the
applications for Postdocs must also contain a PhD certificate. A good
command of English is required for all candidates. Non-native English
speaking international candidates must document their English
language proficiency through either TOEFL - Test of English as a
Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT)
or IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test
result of 7.0 or better).

The applicant should specify if the application is for one
scholarship or several scholarships with reference number to Topic
#1, #2 and/or #3. Incomplete applications will no be considered.

The application deadline is June 10, 2008. The application with all
enclosures should be submitted before the application deadline to:

Prof. Ilangko Balasingham
Interventional Centre
Rikshospitalet
N-0027 Oslo
Norway

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Joint Japan / Word Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Deadline: 31 August 2008

To apply, applicants must

* Hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools is useful and,in the case of the Economic Policy Course, highly recommended.

NOTE: Those applicants having completed their university education in countries where formal schooling lasts less than 16 years, who are at least 22 years old, and who have spent at least one year in a research or similar institution, can become qualified to apply by filling out and submitting the provided form (Certificate of research Activities).

* Have at least 2 years (and preferably 4 to 5) of recent professional experience in a field related to economic development.
* Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language by submitting the TOEFL scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.
* Demonstrate verbal and quantitative skills by submitting the Graduate record Examination (GRE) scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.
* In addition,applicants must be under 45 (but preferably under 35) years of age. Priority will be given to mid-career professionals.

The following documentation is required

1. Application form (found in the back pocket of the brochure or downloadable from the top-left of this page) in full. The Personal Statement and the Study Plan must be typewritten. Applicants must choose their preferred Course from the two options offered (Economic Policy and International Public Policy). Adjustments to that choice are possible during the screening process.
2. Four letters of recommendation (two issued by academics and two by professionals).
3. Transcripts from institutions of higher education attended.
4. Diplomas certifying to higher education degrees obtained. note. Diplomas and transcripts must be originals or certified true copies of original documents.
5. Curriculum vitae.
6. TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English proficiency.
7. GRE scores or equivalent proof of skills.
8. Medical Certificate.
9. Certificate of research activities, if applicable.
10. Copies or reprints of publications other than graduation thesis, if any.
11. Three copies of a recent photograph (4 cm x 4 cm).
12. Statement of eligibility for JJ/WBGSP Scholarship.

Application Deadline

All documents must be mailed in a single package and must reach the University of Tsukuba by August 31,2008 (applications sent by fax will not be accepted). Complete applications and correspondence should be addressed to:
The JJ/WBGSP Committee
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Tsukuba
305-8571, Tsukuba, Japan

Screening and Admission Procedures

The screening process will be based upon the evaluation of all documentation and, if necessary, on personal interviews conducted by the University of Tsukuba representatives in the countries of the candidates. Between twenty five and thirty candidates will be pre-selected by the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program Committee at the University of Tsukuba, in a process that will be completed by november 2008.

The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank will further screen the pre-selected applicants for the sake of the granting of scholarships. The final selection of scholarship recipients (fifteen from the World Bank and no less than two from the Inter-American Development Bank) will be announced in late December 2008.

Selected candidates are expected to arrive in Tsukuba at the end of March 2009 for final interviews and orientation. Those pre-selected candidates who did not receive a scholarship and want to study at the University of Tsukuba must pay admission and tuition fees (at least for half a year) before they are formally admitted into the Program.The Program will begin on April 1, 2009.

Download Application Form: click here

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PhD student Experimental Physics (2 x 2 years), Hasselt University

Within the Institute for Materials Research (IMO) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:

PhD student Experimental Physics (2 x 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/014)

Job description
The PhD student will conduct research within the BOF-project “Fabrication of nanocrystalline diamond-based acoustic devices for (bio-)sensing purposes”. Two main pathways will be followed, covering both “piezoelectric-on-diamond” as well as “diamond-on-piezoelectric”, combining thin nanocrystalline CVD diamond films with piezoelectric materials such as AlN, langasite, etc. Research will focus on devices based on surface and bulk acoustic waves, such as piezoelectric bimorph micro-cantilevers, flexural plate wave (FPW) devices, and thickness shear mode resonators. In a first stage, the candidate will have to get acquainted with deposition techniques and material optimisation followed by fabrication and characterisation of several device structures in order to obtain superior sensitivity levels than those currently available

Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, engineering or materials science. A background in material science and/or sensor technology is a plus.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* dr. Ken Haenen, (IMO), +32-11- 26 88 75, ken.haenen@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Marc D’Olieslaeger (IMO), +32–11–26 88 15, marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be

* 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
* 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 http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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PhD Studentship Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Within the Research Group ¡Inorganic and Physical Chemistry¢ of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) available:

PhD Studentship Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (2 x 2 years)
(mandate SBG/2008/001)

Job description
This PhD research is situated in the frame of a collaboration between the Institute of Materials research and the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). Within the group of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and in a highly interdisciplinary context (chemistry / materials physics / electronics), research will be performed towards the development and the introduction of new metal oxide materials for micro/nano-electronic devices of future technology generations, aiming to meet the ever increasing demand of miniaturisation. The PhD project will focus on the study and optimisation of wet-chemical synthesis routes for innovative high-K dielectric metal oxides and the characterisation of their ultrathin layers in view of finding suitable next generation dielectrics for logic and DRAM devices. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with IMEC and with other disciplines within the institute for Materials Research.

Profile and diploma
Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research in an interdisciplinary context. A strong interest in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science and thermodynamics as well as in the synthesis and characterisation of materials with applications in electronics is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore have a diploma of: Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics, Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or equivalent diploma.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-(0)11-26 83 82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-(0)11-26 83 08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be

* 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
* 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 pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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Two PhD-researchers on heritage formation in colonial and postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands

Two PhD-researchers on heritage formation in colonial and postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands
Amsterdam, 1081, (Noord-Holland) , VU University Amsterdam

Job description

Two PhD-researchers
Faculty of Arts, Department of History Political history, cultural history and global history are three main foci of the Department of History’s contemporary research programme. The section of Political History focuses on issues of nationbuilding, citizenship and political culture in its relationship to processes of signification, inclusion and exclusion. Histories of colonialism and decolonisation are important in this respect.

Research project
Within the broader context of the NWO-programme on Cultural Dynamics two PhD-posts have been formulated for the research programme Sites, Bodies and Stories. The Dynamics of Heritage Formation in Colonial and Postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands. These are:

1 –Physical Anthropology, Colonial Practice and Cultural Policies;
2 –Performing identity, Shaping Heritage – Wayang puppet theatre and the dynamics of heritage formation in contemporary Indonesia.

Both PhD researchers are supposed to develop the research questions formulated in the Sites, Bodies and Stories outline, and push these further. These are leading questions, which have been drafted for a collaborative project with many stakeholders involved.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing of research results will be at stake in each phase of the progamme. Research will take place within the context of the new VU research institute on Heritage, Urban Landscapes and Cultural Environments CLUE.

Requirements

University Graduate
Qualifcations
•Research MA or double MA in history and/or other relevant academic disciplines;
•solid working knowledge on Indonesian history, culture and contemporary society;
•experience with sources and academic practices in Dutch colonialism;
•conceptual approach to tangible and intangible heritage and experience with the representation of culture in museums or academic institutions like laboratories;
•experience with research outside the Netherlands, preferably in Indonesia. Basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage;
•experience with collection databases and international communication through digital platforms.

Organization

VU University Amsterdam Faculty of Arts
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit' , which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.

Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.

Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english. vu.nl/About_ the_VU/

The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.

The new Department of Language and
Communication brings linguists from various language backgrounds together in one department and is responsible for a range of BA and MA degrees in the Faculty of Arts. The English language section is one of the main groups in the department, with a permanent staff of seven. It contributes English linguistics and high-level English language skills courses to BA degrees in English, Communication & Information
Sciences, and Language & Communication Studies, as well as to MA degrees in English, Linguistics, Communication & Information Sciences, and ICT & Translation.

Conditions of employment

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary

Additional conditions of employment:
The PhD-researchers will spend part of their research time in Indonesia, and will also collaborate within the Netherlands with Indonesian researchers and MA students. Throughout the research programme, improvement of communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia will be required.

We want to mention that for both PhD posts qualified candidates are known to the programme leaders. However, others who apply will be offered a fair chance. The PhD researchers are supposed to spend a one year minimum 0,1 fte to the education programme in the BA phase of History, related to their research. A contract of employment is offered, initially for a period of 12 months, extendable to 45 months
upon a positive evaluation. More information about our fringe benefits you can find on: www.vu.nl/vacatures .

Salary
The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. The salary in the first year amounts to € 2.000,- gross per month, increasing to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year.

Additional Information

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 19-05-2008 by sending your application to:

VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Arts
Dr. G.J. Nijsten
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vacature@let. vu.nl

Information
For more information please contact Prof Dr. S.Legêne, by phone +31 (20) 59 82938,
email: s.legene@let. vu.nl.

Application
Send your application (with the vacancy number on the top left side of the letter and the envelope or in the e-mail header) before May 19th 2008 to the VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Arts, attn. Dr. GJ.M. Nijsten, Managing Director De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or by e-mail to: vacature@let. vu.nl.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 1.2008.00129.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00353-606. You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfe r.org/

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2 PhD students students in biomedical sciences, Hasselt University

Within the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available:

2 PhD students students in biomedical sciences
¡Autoimmunity¢: Biomarker research in Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (2x2 years)

(mandate MBW/2008/020-021)

Background
The Biomedical Research Institute (www.biomed.uhasselt.be) is a multidisciplinary research institute of the Hasselt University. 70 researchers and technical personnel perform molecular and cellular biomedical research. The research is focused on two main research domains: neuroinflammation and development of biosensors (in cooperation with the Institute for Material Research (IMO)).

Job description
The successful applicants will be involved in a research project entitled ¡New diagnostic and prognostic antibody biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)¢ of the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University. This project is aimed at identifying a panel of new molecular target antigens combined with existing target antigens selected on MS with diagnostic and prognostic potency by using technological platforms that allow for profiling the antibody reactivity to tissue antigens in these diseases. The first goal is aimed at identifying new serum markers for MS and RA by a systematic profiling of the humoral immune response using the powerful molecular SAS technology. A second goal is aimed at studying the functional relevance of the existing selected MS markers and new MS and RA serum markers in relation to disease by studying their expression in diseased tissue and by studying T cell reactivity
to these antigens. A third goal is aimed at developing a high throughput and label free screening platform using phages expressing autoantigens or derived peptide fragments to efficiently validate candidate markers in a large number of patients.

Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, or equal). Students in their last master year can also apply.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32-11-26 92 04, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Veerle Somers, +32-11-26 92 02, veerle.somers@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32-11-26 92 31, luc.michiels@uhasselt.be
* fax +32 11 26 92 09, website: www.biomed.uhasselt.be
* 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
* 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 : http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Thursday, June 5th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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PhD Scholarships in Economics, Università Ca’ Foscari

The Advanced School of Economics (in Italian: Scuola Superiore di
Economia, or SSE for short) runs two doctoral programs: one in
Economics and one in Business.

The Doctoral Program in Economics (DEC) and the Doctoral Program in
Business (DEA) emanate from the Department of Economics and the
Department of Business Management at the University of Venice. The
School coordinates these two programs, that share several first-year
courses and a common philosophy. Since 2008, the School has taken over
over the activities of a third doctoral program in Economics and
Organisation that used to be run as part of the School for Advanced
Studies in Venice.

The School is based in Venice and offers only courses at a doctoral
level. The official language is English. The current Director is Agar
Brugiavini.

DEC: Application 2008
The deadline for applying to DEC is May 20, 2008. Notice of admission
for DEC will be given by June 9, 2008. Classes start on September 1, 2008.

DEC will admit up to ten students, seven of which will be fully
financed (including tuition fees and living stipend). One position in
DEC will be preferentially assigned to students with an interest in
Mathematical Methods for Economics. The School provides subsidized
housing to all first-year students.

Admission is based on the evaluation of applicants' curriculum,
research interests, and reference letters. Applications must include a
curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose (covering research interests)
and three letters of reference (one of which should also vouch for the
candidate's adequate knowledge of the English language). If available,
any published work or working paper should also be included. Enclosing
GRE and TOEFL results is highly recommended, but not (yet) required.
Documentation should be submitted in English (preferably) or Italian
language.

An application to DEC must abide by the statute of the "Bando"
(Official Advert) as officially published online by the University of
Venice. (This direct link may expire after May 20, 2008.) The official
version of the Bando is available from the website of the University
of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorato di Ricerca
-> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. You can also download a copy of
the Bando using this link.

For more information about applications to DEC, please contact Marta
Colombini (martacol@unive.it; tel.: +39-041-234-7963).

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Dolphin Research - Summer Courses

Dolphin Research - Summer Courses



Please see the announcement below. There are still places available.
Please note: further information can be viewed and printed out from the
following website: www.thebdri. com
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute - BDRI - offers comprehensive and
intensive Bottlenose Dolphin Research Courses (BDRC) during the 2008 Summer
Season for motivated individuals, who are seeking thorough training in
approaches to the study of free ranging wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus).
We invite you to join our ongoing study of the behaviour, habitat use and
social lives of these amazing dolphins on the Emerald Coast, Sardinia Island
(Italy). These intensive educational courses provide experience in
specialized non-invasive research techniques, consisting of field sessions
and lectures. The courses will last 6 or 13 days, and - weather permitting -
we will be out on the water at least during 4 or 8 of these days
respectively.


Although our project focuses primarily on bottlenose dolphins, you will also
experience the complex Mediterranean coastal ecosystem in which we live and
work. BDRI field courses provide invaluable exposure to boat based field
work, marine mammals research, intensive training and mentoring in marine
ecology, and encouragement to work hard, have fun, and learn from the
dolphins and each other. Learning, at its best, should be an active process,
one in which the students are challenged on a daily basis with
responsibilities that play a large part in the outcome of the research
projects.
Working with us and our staff, you will rotate between tasks on land and
sea. Onboard our research vessels you will work together with our team in
search of cetaceans. To refine details of bottlenose dolphin population
biology and responses to human activities at sea, we will take
identification photos, observe behaviour, monitor vocalizations using a
hydrophone, etc.
Research courses can be used for academic or vocational purposes, but
students are solely responsible for making all arrangements for receiving
relevant credit(s) as a result of completing the training course.
BDRI's courses give an insight into the workings of a research team, and
provide experience in a wide range of areas including scientific data
collection, analysis and presentation; giving public talks and much more. To
be successful participants in this project,students should have open minds,
flexibility in changing situations, and a desire to help and to learn.
All classes will be in a form of both (a) lectures that will lead to more
"informal" discussion, hopefully ending with a constructive brainstorming on
the specific topic, as well as (b) instructions with handon practical
component, especially when it involves field techniques.
Course 1. Bottlenose dolphin: Field methods in the wild

(1st Team: 9 June; 2nd Team: 28 July; 3rd team: 8 September)
Course 2. Study of bottlenose dolphin behaviour

(1st Team: 2 June; 2nd Team: 14 July; 3rd team: 22 September)
Course 3. Bottlenose dolphins Photo-identificatio n & Social structure
course

(1st Team: 16 June; 3rd team: 7 July; 4th Team: 11 August; 5th Team: 1st
September)
Course 4. Bioacoustics of bottlenose dolphins in the wild

(1st Team: 30 June; 2nd Team: 4 August; 3rd team: 1 September)
Further information, fees and how to apply can be found on our website
(www.thebdri. com) or by e-mail at info@thebdri. com

Recent selected scientific publications by BDRI:
1. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose
dolphins social structure. Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62(6):
887-894.

2. Díaz López B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off
Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic
mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303.

3. Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.; Bilbao Prieto, A. & Méndez Fernández, P.,
In press. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin
(Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K.

4. Bunke, M., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. The role of bottlenose
dolphins in a coastal ecosystem assessed using mass-balanced models. 22nd
Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The
Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

5.Environmental & anthropogenic variables influencing bottlenose dolphin
presence in a marine fin fish farm. 22nd Annual Conference of the European
Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

6.Troncone, R., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. Trial of acoustics
deterrents for prevention of bottlenose dolphin depredation on gillnets.
22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The
Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

7. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops
truncatus) presence and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the
noth-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)" Journal of Marine Biological
Association U.K, 87, 113-117.

8. Díaz López, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. "Human activities and bottlenose
dolphin's social structure". Oral communication presented at the 21st Annual
Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.

9. Underhill, K., Díaz López, B., and Shirai, J.A., 2007."Boat traffic
effects on the diving behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
in Sardinia, Italy". Poster presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the
European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.

10. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation
on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations" . Aquatic Mammals
32(3): 305 - 310 pp.

11. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. "Estudio multiescalar de la
influencia de la acuicultura en la presencia de delfines mulares Tursiops
truncatus (Montagu 1821)". CIVA, 2006: 282 - 290pp.

12. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia". ICES Journal of
Marine Science 63: 944-951 pp.

13. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. "Diurnal & Nocturnal
behaviour of bottlenose dolphin groups with emphasis on foraging activity on
the northeastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)". 20th Annual Conference of the
European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia, Polonia.

14. Bernal Shirai, J. A., Díaz López, B., Méndez Fernández, P., Bilbao
Prieto, A. & Díaz da Silva, J.I., 2006. "Analysis of diving behaviour of a
solitary male bottlenose dolphin in the inshore waters of Galicia (Spain)"
20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia,
Polonia.


Bruno Diaz Lopez
Research Biologist / Marine Zoologist
Chief Researcher
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI
V.Diaz Nº4 07020 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy
http://www.thebdri. com
info@thebdri. com
Tel: + (39) 346 081 5414

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PhD Fellowships in Molecular-Cellular Biology at HBIGS

The HBIGS Heidelberg offers training and excellent research opportunities for outstanding PhD and MD/PhD students from Germany and abroad in a vibrant and stimulating scientific environment. The focus of the Graduate School on molecular and cellular biology takes into account that molecular and cellular biology provides the conceptual and technological foundation on which most other fields, sub-disciplines and specialized areas of life and biosciences rest - from structural biology to bioinformatics, from molecular medicine to biotechnology, and from immunology to systems biology. A higher qualification in molecular and cellular biology will, therefore, prepare graduates for leading positions in all areas where in-depth knowledge of biological processes is required - be it in academia, industry or the public sector.


http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html

This is a joint international call for applications to PhD projects offered by HBIGS and the Cluster of Excellence �Cellular Networks: From Molecular Mechanisms to Quantitative Understanding of Complex Functions� (CellNetworks).

The call will be open from March 18 to May 15, 2008. Only applications submitted via the online application system will be considered. Applications by mail or email will not be eligible.

Students who are eligible to apply have four options:

Option 1. Apply to up to three different projects (read more about the projects...) or

Option 2. Write a project proposal for an interdisciplinary, innovative and original PhD project jointly conducted between two or more research teams from different fields.
HBIGS awards fellowships for research projects integrating molecular and cellular approaches with mathematical modeling, nanotechnology, biophysics including high-resolution microscopy and imaging, chemical genetics, biotechnology, and molecular medicine.
The project proposal should be divided into the following sections:
� Project Title
� Summary
� Background
� Work program
� References
� Preferred HBIGS Research Group

Option 3 (Combines Options 1 and 2). Apply to up to three different projects (read more about the projects...) and write a project proposal for an interdisciplinary, innovative and original PhD project jointly conducted between two or more research teams from different fields.

Option 4 (Fast track option). Only (!) Members of one of the two Masters programs Molecular Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biosciences at Heidelberg can apply via the "Fast track" option. Please read the admission requirements for more details.

Please note: Applicants who submit their application to more than one option will automatically be excluded from the selection procedure!

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Australia grants work permission to foreign students

Starting on and after 26 April 2008, people coming to Australia to study on a student visa will automatically be granted permission to work. Permission to work will also apply to eligible family members that will stay with the foreign student in Australia.

The new rule will save time and money, as foreign students are no longer required to apply to work separately once they arrive in Australia.

Current work rights accorded foreign students will not change. Students will not be allowed to work until their studies have started and can only work up to 20 hours per week while their studies are in session (excluding any work that is a registered part of their course of study or training). During scheduled course breaks, students can work as much as they want.

Family members of the student will also not be allowed to work until the student's course has started and will only be allowed to work 20 hours per week -- unless the student is taking a Master's or doctorates course. Family members of Masters and doctoral students can work unlimited hours.

Student visa application charges will also change to take into account the new work privileges. Currently, students who wish to work are required to pay a student visa application charge of AUD $430, plus an additional AUD $60 for permission to work. On and after 26 April 2008, a single fee of $450 will be charged for the visa and permission to work.
Students who work in Australia gain valuable experience and contacts, giving them a head start on a more permanent visa if they wish to stay.

Url: http://www.workpermit.com/news/2008-04-22/australia/foreign-students-get-work-permission.htm

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PhD Sensor Technology

PhD Sensor technology (2 x 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/016)

Job description
The PhD student will conduct scientific research within the framework of development of sensor platforms for electronic characterisation of DNA mutations and related problems. More specifically, sensor arrays will be developed based on impedimetric and isocap-based sensor concepts. An important issue is the analysis of electric field and band structure effects at the interface between aqueous phases, molecular layers and semiconductor surfaces. Furhermore, attention will be focussed on the optimisation of the performance of the sensor arrays.

Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, applied sciences, electronics, physical chemistry, nano- and microtechnology or materials science.

Appointment
The appointment has a duration of 2x2 years (assessment after 2 years).


Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. Ward De Ceuninck, tel. +32-11-26 88 72, ward.deceuninck@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, tel. +32–11-26 88 95, patrick.wagner.@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Marc D’Olieslaeger, +32-11-26 88 99, marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be
* 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
* 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 http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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7 PhD scholarship in Economics, Università Ca' Foscari

The Advanced School of Economics (in Italian: Scuola Superiore di
Economia, or SSE for short) runs two doctoral programs: one in
Economics and one in Business.

The Doctoral Program in Economics (DEC) and the Doctoral Program in
Business (DEA) emanate from the Department of Economics and the
Department of Business Management at the University of Venice. The
School coordinates these two programs, that share several first-year
courses and a common philosophy. Since 2008, the School has taken over
over the activities of a third doctoral program in Economics and
Organisation that used to be run as part of the School for Advanced
Studies in Venice.


The School is based in Venice and offers only courses at a doctoral
level. The official language is English. The current Director is Agar
Brugiavini.

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DEC: Application 2008

The deadline for applying to DEC is May 20, 2008. Notice of admission
for DEC will be given by June 9, 2008. Classes start on September 1, 2008.

DEC will admit up to ten students, seven of which will be fully
financed (including tuition fees and living stipend). One position in
DEC will be preferentially assigned to students with an interest in
Mathematical Methods for Economics. The School provides subsidized
housing to all first-year students.

Admission is based on the evaluation of applicants' curriculum,
research interests, and reference letters. Applications must include a
curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose (covering research interests)
and three letters of reference (one of which should also vouch for the
candidate's adequate knowledge of the English language). If available,
any published work or working paper should also be included. Enclosing
GRE and TOEFL results is highly recommended, but not (yet) required.
Documentation should be submitted in English (preferably) or Italian
language.

An application to DEC must abide by the statute of the "Bando"
(Official Advert) as officially published online by the University of
Venice. (This direct link may expire after May 20, 2008.) The official
version of the Bando is available from the website of the University
of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorato di Ricerca
-> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. You can also download a copy of
the Bando using the links posted at the top of this page.

For more information about applications to DEC, please contact Marta
Colombini (martacol@unive.it; tel.: +39-041-234-7963).

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Post-Doc "Ocean in the Earth System", Uni Bremen, Germany

The DFG *Research** Center** / Excellence Cluster "The Ocean in the Earth
System" *(MARUM) at the University of Bremen, Germany, has established a
competitive and highly selective program for *MARUM Fellowship awards.* Up
to two fellowships will be awarded in this round in the general areas of
marine geology, paleoceanography, marine biogeochemistry, marine geophysics
and marine geotechnology. We encourage applications from enthusiastic and
dynamic individuals with a demonstrated record in interdisciplinary marine
research in fields that include, but are not limited to sedimentation and
physical transport processes in coastal areas, shelf seas, and along ocean
margins, reconstructing and modeling climate change, and biogeochemical
cycles in marine environments. Specific interests of MARUM are directed
toward the understanding of (1) stability of ocean margins (geoengineering,
coastal protection, geohazards, effects of human activities), (2) seafloor
processes such as gas and fluid seepage as well as sediment transport at
continental margins and in coastal areas, (3) ocean-climate and ocean-land
interactions, (4) factors governing marine productivity, (5) life in extreme
environments including the deep marine subsurface, and (6) microbe-mineral
interactions (see www.marum.de for further information).

The successful candidate should have received a PhD within the last five
years in geosciences or a related field. Fellowships are initially limited
to a term of two years and will start in fall or winter 2008. After a
successful evaluation a prolongation by one year is possible. Salary and
benefits are linked to the German employee scale 13 TVL. International
candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a CV,
a list of publications, a research proposal describing research interests,
contact information for 3 referees and completed application form (available
from www.marum.de/Jobs.html). *MARUM Fellows* are expected to develop their
own research program within the scientific framework provided by MARUM;
proposals targeting research between boundaries of individual research
groups at MARUM are encouraged. *MARUM Fellows* will be integrated in a
stimulating and supportive environment that provides ideal conditions for
scientific growth.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given
to disabled persons.



Applications and inquiries should be directed to Achim Kopf electronically
(akopf@uni-bremen.de) under the reference number A 66/08.*Deadline for
applications is June 10, 2008.*

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We would be very grateful, if you could submit your application documents as
copies (no folders), we can not send your documents back because of cost
reasons; after the application process the documents will be destroyed.

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Master Scholarships, Al Maktoum Foundation, Scotland, UK

AL MAKTOUM FOUNDATION
http://www.almaktoumfoundation.com/index.php?id=16

Open Scholarships Competition for Postgraduate Students

Scholarships Opportunities for Postgraduate Studies

Al-Maktoum Foundation offers an open scholarships competition for
postgraduate students to study at Al-Maktoum Institute, Dundee
(University of Aberdeen) in the following one year postgraduate
programmes:

MLitt in Islamic Studies
MLitt in Islamicjerusalem Studies
MLitt in Multiculturalism
MLitt in Muslims, Globalisation and the West

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding
candidates on the basis of academic distinction.

Deadline for applications 16 May 2008

Further details are available from: www.almaktoumfoundation.com or:

The Secretary, Scholarships Committee,
Al-Maktoum Foundation
124 Blackness Road, Dundee DD1 5PE, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel:01382 908074 Fax: 01382 908077
email: info@almaktoumfoundation.com

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?
source=jobalert&ac=56132

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Ph.D. in Bioceramics, Uni Bremen, Germany

Die Forschungsgruppe Biokeramik an der Universität Bremen befasst sich mit
der Herstellung von neuen Knochenersatzmaterialien, Bioreaktoren und
biomimetischen Nanoverbundwerkstoffen auf keramischer Basis. Das Fachgebiet
plant zum nächstmöglichen Termin – unter dem Vorbehalt der Stellenfreigabe –
zu besetzen:

*1 wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter/Mitarbeiterin*
*mit Promotionsmöglichkeit*
* (Biokeramik, Kennziffer A 64/06) *Entgeltgruppe 13 TVL **

Zur Bearbeitung von Aufgaben im Rahmen eines Forschungsvorhabens an der
Schnittstelle der technischen Keramik und der Biologie.

Die Stelle ist zunächst auf 1 Jahr befristet und kann verlängert werden
(max. 6 Jahre).

*Ihre Aufgaben:*
Es erwarten Sie Arbeiten im Bereich der Kolloidchemie,
Suspensionherstellung, Protein-/Ionenfreisetzkinetik und Werkstoffanalyse.
Eine eigenständige Projektbearbeitung und die überzeugende Präsentation
Ihrer Resultate vor Industrievertretern und internationalem Fachpublikum
sind Teil Ihrer Aufgaben. Zudem unterstützen Sie das Fachgebiet Biokeramik
in der Lehre und der Studentenbetreuung.

*Ihr Profil: *
Sie haben ein Studium (Uni/TH) der Fachrichtungen Materialwissenschaften,
Chemieingenieurwesen, Pharmazie oder ähnlichem mit überdurchschnittlichem
Erfolg abgeschlossen. Chemielaborerfahrung ist sehr wünschenswert. Sie sind
hochmotiviert, initiativ und innovativ. Routinierter Umgang mit Bürosoftware
und Englischkenntnisse werden vorausgesetzt.

Sie arbeiten in einemTeam von motivierten, interdisziplinär orientierten
Wissenschaftlern. *Die Möglichkeit zur Promotion wird gegeben.*

Die Universität Bremen beabsichtigt, den Anteil von Frauen im
Wissenschaftsbereich zu erhöhen und fordert deshalb Frauen ausdrücklich
auf, sich zu bewerben.

Schwerbehinderten Bewerberinnen/Bewerbern wird bei im Wesentlichen gleicher
fachlicher und persönlicher Eignung der Vorrang gegeben.

Fragen bzw. Ihre *vorzugsweise elektronische Bewerbung* mit den üblichen
Unterlagen inkl. Kontaktdetails von mind. 2 Referenzen senden Sie bitte
unter Nennung der o. g. Kennziffer an :

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kurosch Rezwan
Biokeramik / Universität Bremen
Am Biologischen Garten 2, IW3
28359 Bremen
Tel.: 0421 – 218-4507
Email: krezwan@uni-bremen.de
www.bioceramics.uni-bremen.de



Wir bitten Sie, uns von Ihren Bewerbungsunterlagen nur Kopien (keine Mappen)
einzureichen, da wir sie aus Kostengründen nicht zurücksenden können; sie
werden nach Abschluss des Auswahlverfahrens vernichtet.

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Ph.D. in History and Theory of Religions, Uni Bremen, Germany

*An der Universität Bremen *ist im Institut für Religionswissenschaft und
Religionspädagogik des Fachbereiches 9 *Kulturwissen­schaften* im
Arbeitsgebiet "Geschichte und Theorie der Religionen" befristet vom
1.10.2008 bis zum 31.09.2010 (gem. § 14 (2) Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz)
die Stelle

*einer Universitätslektorin/eines Universitätslektors *
Entgeltgruppe TVL 13
Kennziffer: LK 37/08

- unter dem Vorbehalt der Stellenfreigabe - zu besetzen.

*Aufgaben:*
16 SWS Lehre im Arbeitsbereich „Theorie und Geschichte der Religionen" mit
einem Schwerpunkt auf empirische Religionsforschung und einer
außereuropäischen Religionskultur (möglichst musli­mischer und/oder
indischer Kulturraum)

*Voraussetzungen:*
Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium und Promotion in der Religionswissenschaft
und/oder einer anderen für diesen Bereich einschlägigen Kultur- oder
Sozialwissenschaft.

Bei weiteren Fragen können Sie sich an Frau Prof. Dr. Klinkhammer wenden
unter:
klinkhammer@uni-bremen.de oder Tel.: 0421- 218 2067.

Die Universität Bremen beabsichtigt, den Anteil von Frauen im
Wissenschaftsbereich zu erhöhen und fordert deshalb Frauen ausdrücklich auf,
sich zu bewerben.

Schwerbehinderten Bewerberinnen/Bewerbern wird bei im Wesentlichen gleicher
fachlicher und persönlicher Eignung der Vorrang gegeben.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen werden unter Angabe der o. g.
Kennziffer erbeten bis zum 31. Mai 2008 an

*Universität Bremen*
*Fachbereich 9, ***
*FB 9/1*
*Postfach 33 04 40, 28334 Bremen*

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Wir bitten Sie, uns von Ihren Bewerbungsunterlagen nur Kopien (keine Mappen)
einzureichen, da wir sie aus Kostengründen nicht zurücksenden können; sie
werden nach Abschluss des Auswahlverfahrens vernichtet.

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