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1 PhD POSITION -- HUMBOLDT UNIV BERLIN

1 PhD POSITION in EUROPEAN ETHNOLOGY / SOCIAL or CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
AT THE DEPARTMENT FOR EUROPEAN ETHNOLOGY / THE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
UNIT 640, PROJECT No. C4, HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY BERLIN

Deadline: 17 JULY 2008

The Department of European Ethnology and the Collaborative Research Unit
640, "Changing Representations of Social Order: Intertemporal and
Intercultural Comparisons" at Humboldt-University Berlin offer a PhD
position within the research project "Kinship as Representation of
Social Order and Practice: Knowledge, Performativity and Legal-Ethical
Regulation" (Project C4, Stefan Beck and Michi Knecht) This project
seeks to understand how notions and practices of kinship / affinity /
togetherness are changing in relation to the appropriation of assisting
reproductive technologies and adoption in Berlin and Istanbul/Izmir,
with a particular focus on the emergent transnational scapes of
reproductive medicine. The position is for 4 years, open as soon as
possible, ending June 30th, 2012.

The PhD position will contribute to the Turkish and transnational part
of the project directed by Prof. Stefan Beck and Dr. Michi Knecht. The
focus will be on women, couples and kinship networks, who are using – or
have used – reproductive technologies or adoption in order to start, to
enlarge or complete families. Important sites of fieldwork in Istanbul,
Izmir and Berlin will be self-help groups and other concerned groups
within the reproductive health sector, infertility clinics, adoption
agencies, ethic committees and governmental staff and experts engaged in
redefining kinship and kinship law. Most importantly, interviews and
participant observation will take place within the everyday life of
families who are involved in our long term study.

Applicants are expected to develop, define and carry through their own
PhD research project within the research field of our project (assisting
reproductive technologies in Turkey and the emergent transnational
scapes of reproductive medicine, kinship and citizenship, concerned
groups / self help groups in the field of infertility treatment,
adoption, bioethics and regulation in the field of reproductive
technologies in Turkey) Applicants for this PhD position should have a
background in social / cultural anthropology, european ethnology or STS.
Place of work will be the Humboldt University Berlin, with long
intermittent periods of fieldwork in Istanbul/Izmir. For further
information on the research project see

http://www.repraesentationen.de/site/lang__en-US/3868/default.aspx

Applicants must have obtained a Master's degree with excellent results
or complete a Master's course before starting at HU. They should have a
very good written and oral Turkish and English and a good knowledge of
German.

Further requirements:

·        knowledge in one or more of the following fields: new
anthropology of kinship, anthropology of knowledge, ethnographies of
assisting reproductive technologies, Anthropology of Turkey and the
Mediterranean, social studies of science and technology,
transnationalisation, methodologies of complex comparisons.

·        Ethnographic fieldwork experience

·        Ability to work in a team, excellent organisation and
communication skills

Applicants are kindly asked to send a letter of application with a
concise statement of their interest, a cv and up to three examples of
their academic writing (including unpublished thesis material), and
official transcripts or certified copies of University certificates.

The successful applicant must participate in and complete the PhD
programme of the collaborative research unit 640 at Humboldt University
Berlin.

The position is payed according to BAT IIa-O, 50 % The PhD students will
also receive an additional stipend for time abroad and funding for
travel and accommodation for the time spent in fieldwork.

Applications should be sent by post with the reference Nr. DR06408 to

Prof. Dr. Stefan Beck / Dr. Michi Knecht, Department of European
Ethnology, Humboldt-University Berlin, Mohrenstrasse 41, D – 10117
Berlin, Germany. Or per mail

Stefan.beck @ rz.hu-berlin.de;

michi.knecht @ rz.hu-berlin.de.

Deadline is July 17th 2008.

For further information potential applicants are encouraged to contact
their prospective part-project leader and main supervisor Prof. Stefan
Beck and Michi Knecht informally, by email in the first instance.

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2 PhD Positions (paid) -- Univ of Trondheim/Portsmouth/Berlin

PROFESSOR WOLFRAM KAISER / DR STEFAN KRANKENHAGEN
2 PAID PHD POSITIONS
RESEARCH PROJECT MUSEALISATION OF EUROPE/EU TRONDHEIM/PORTSMOUTH/BERLIN
APPLICATION DEADLINE 25 JULY 2008 UNIVERSITIES OF
TRONDHEIM/PORTSMOUTH/BERLIN

2 PhD POSITIONS WITHIN EUROPEAN CULTURAL STUDIES / CONTEMPORARY HISTORY
AT THE NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, TRONDHEIM

The Department of Foreign Languages at the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim has available 2 PhD positions
connected to the research project Exhibiting Europe. The Construction of
European Integration and Identity in the Musée de l?Europe funded by the
Norwegian Research Council (NFR). This project seeks to understand how
?Europe? and the European Union are represented and constructed in
European-level exhibitions, the planned Musée de L?Europe and in
selected national (cultural and history) museums throughout Europe. The
positions are for 3 years. The starting date is 1 October 2008.

One of the two PhD positions will contribute to the first part-project
directed by Dr Stefan Krankenhagen. This will focus on the museums as
aesthetic spaces between different cultural fields: Firstly, between its
claim of presenting history and its cultural politics of constructing
memories and identities. Secondly, between ?encoding? and ?decoding?
constructions of Europeaness. And thirdly, between its history as a
space of education and its present status as a place of popular
?edutainment? and consumption as its most striking exhibition design.
Applicants for this PhD position should ideally have a background in
museum studies and/or cultural studies.

The second PhD position will contribute to the part-project directed by
Professor Wolfram Kaiser. It seeks to identify whether and how European
exhibitions and the Musée de l?Europe represent a cohesive master
narrative of EU history, and how national (history) museums have
developed and revised their representation of a common European and the
EU?s history. Applicants for this PhD position should ideally have a
background in contemporary history and/or cultural studies.

Both PhD students will spend their first year at the Norwegian
University of Science and Technology where they will have access to
research training and, if necessary, relevant (elementary) language
courses in Norwegian. The PhD student working with Dr Krankenhagen will
spend the second year at Humboldt University Berlin, Germany. The PhD
student working with Professor Kaiser will spend the second year at the
University of Portsmouth, England. For further information on the
research project see http://www.ntnu.no/hf/english/research/projects

Applicants must have obtained a Master?s degree with excellent results
or to complete a Master?s course before starting at NTNU. They should
have very good written and oral English and passive knowledge of
relevant other major European languages such as German and French.
Applicants must submit three copies of the following:
·       Application letter;
·       Concise statement of not more than 5 pages specifying their interest
in
one of the two part-projects and outlining how their qualifications and
academic interests qualify them for conducting research in the field;
·       CV with list of publications, if any, and information on
non-published
work;
·       Official transcripts or certified copies of University certificates.
These
will not be returned.
·       The names and email addresses of two referees who could comment on
their
academic performance and abilities.

The successful applicants must participate in and complete the PhD
programme in Humanities and the Arts or in Historical and Cultural
Studies within the period of the appointment. The disciplines that are
included in this programme can be found under the respective programmes:
http://www.ntnu.no/hf/english/studies/postgraduate.

The positions are remunerated according to salary level 43 in the
national salary scheme, gross NOK 325.600 (circa ? 40.000) annually, of
which 2 per cent is deducted for the State Pension scheme. The PhD
students will also receive an additional stipend for the year abroad and
funding for travel and accommodation for the necessary research in
museums and archives.

The appointment will be made in accordance with the current regulations
for fellowship appointments at universities in Norway. A contract will
be drawn up detailing the period of appointment and required duties.

The appointment will be made in accordance with the regulations in force
concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.

It is a political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender in
the national labour force and to recruit persons with an immigrant
background.
Immigrants and women are therefore especially encouraged to apply for
the position.

Applications should be sent by post to the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology, Faculty of the Arts, NTNU, N-7491 Trondheim,
Norway, by 25 JULY 2008. The file number for the position (HF-331) must
be clearly stated on the application. It is imperative that applicants
wishing to be considered for these positions also send their application
with all annexes BY EMAIL by 25 JULY 2008, midday, to the following two
email addresses:
Stefan.krankenhagen @ hf.ntnu.no, Wolfram.Kaiser @ online.de.

Short-listed applicants will be notified shortly afterwards and invited
for an interview in Trondheim in late August. The final decision will be
taken swiftly after the interview and applicants notified accordingly.

For further information potential applicants are encouraged to contact
their prospective part-project leader and main supervisor Dr
Krankenhagen and Professor Kaiser informally, by email in the first
instance.

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[UK] PhD Studentships in Integrated Renewable Energy Generation

PhD Studentships
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering

Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.

In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.

The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network.  It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role.  The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs.  The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions.  The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.

Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including "Smart Grids" of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.

The specific PhD projects available are:

  1. Integration of Gas/Electricity/Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
  2. System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
  3. Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
  4. Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
  5. Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
  6. Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)

The projects are funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and by Supergen consortia.

Funding and Eligibility:
The studentships are open to UK/EU or Overseas candidates.  The awards will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU fee rate only (non-EU candidates will have to finance the remainder of the overseas fee by other means), and will provide an annual stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£12,940 for 2008/9).

Applicants should have a good Honours degree (at upper second class or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and be able to contribute to achieve the research objectives of the Centre.

How to Apply:
Applications can be made online – please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply

Please ensure you quote the relevant project reference and title (as shown above) on your application (please put the reference and title in the "research topic" and/or "prospective supervisor" sections of the online application form).

Further information:
Informal enquires may be made to Dr Janaka Ekanayake by email to EkanayakeJ@cardiff.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications: July 7th 2008

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PhD Studentship in Microbiology - De Montford University

Full-time PhD Studentship
Microbiology - Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship starting in October 2008. The studentship includes a bursary of £12,600 per annum (tax-free) for three years and all tuition fees.

Candidates should hold a good first degree (at least an Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Project: Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections represents a considerable burden to healthcare delivered globally. This research project aims to develop proteomic approaches (including MALDI-TOF-MS) for discrimination and characterisation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Proteomic techniques, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, will be used to identify biomarkers of antibacterial resistance on the surface of bacterial isolates. Candidates should have a strong interest in bacteriology and molecular biology. Laboratory based practical experience in microbiology, molecular biology and proteomic techniques would be an advantage.

Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status as well as those from UK.

Candidates for whom English is not their first language should hold an English qualification at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH. Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/index.jsp

Closing Date: 25th July 2008

An application form may be downloaded from: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees/procedure.jsp

Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive a hardcopy admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.

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PhD Studentships - Real Estate Initiative - University of Uls

PhD Studentships
Real Estate Initiative
Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in the University of Ulster Real Estate Initiative in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown Campus.

Two studentships are available and we particularly are interested in proposals for the following projects:

1.  Analyse the holistic approach to workplace environments, management systems and new technologies in meeting corporate end-user requirements.

Supervisor: Professor Stanley McGreal. T: 028 9036 6566 E: ws.mcgreal@ulster.ac.uk

2. Impact of quality led design on real estate value and performance.

Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster.ac.uk

3. An analysis of the role of city branding and place making as vehicles in delivering proactive regeneration.

Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa@ulster.ac.uk

4. An investigation of the role of bank financing in real estate development and investment in global markets.

Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster.ac.uk

5. Emerging markets - identifying special characteristics of these markets, transparency issues and modes of operation in the Middle East, and Africa.

Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa@ulster.ac.uk

Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in property, urban design, planning, investment or cognate discipline related to the project area. Successful candidates will enrol a.s.a.p. and by October 2008 on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Each of the studentships will comprise fees (home, EU and overseas applications welcome) and an annual stipend of £12,600. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown campuses.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 1 August 2008. Interviews will be held during August 2008.

If you wish to discuss your proposal please contact the Project Supervisors Apply at: http://research.ulster.ac.uk/info/prospective/apply.html or application materials are available from Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk, Web www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy

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[UK] PhD Studentships - Graduate School of Engineering and Electronics - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
2 PhD studentships
Graduate School of Engineering and Electronics

Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification and catalytic applications –  suitable for chemical engineers, chemists, and physicists

Funding is available for two PhD studentships in the School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh on two separate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) related projects. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) constitute one of the most exciting developments in recent nanoporous-materials science, with potential applications in many areas, including catalysis, gas separation and storage. The major advantage of MOFs over more traditional porous materials, such as zeolites, is the greater scope for tailoring these materials for specific applications due to their modular synthesis from corner units (generally metal ions or clusters) and linker units (organic molecules able to bridge the metal corners).

Project 1: Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification

Hydrogen is a potential future automotive fuel as well as an important industrial feedstock. For fuel-cell applications, as well as in many industrial processes, high purity is required. The hydrogen required can be produced either by generating it from steam reforming or methanol cracking processes or by recovering it from hydrogen-rich process streams by adsorbing the impurities using pressure swing adsorption. Such streams are readily available in refineries and petrochemical plants and are sometimes burnt as a waste stream. The scope of this project is to design new adsorbents for hydrogen purification using computational and experimental methods. This is a collaborative project with the Department of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.

Project 2: Metal-organic frameworks for catalytic applications

To date a large percentage of chiral compounds are synthesised using homogeneous catalysis. Although they are often expensive and their separation/recycling tedious, inefficient and time consuming, homogeneous catalysts often show excellent selectivities and high activities. However there are many advantages to using heterogeneous catalysis, such as easy separation, efficient recycling, minimisation of metal contamination, improved handling that could all result in lower environmental impact and lower overall costs. The aim of this project is to develop chiral heterogeneous catalysts based on MOFs and to study in particular the adsorption and diffusion processes involved. This is a joint project with chemists at the University of East Anglia and the University of Bath.

The studentships
The studentships are available immediately for a period of 4 years (project 1) and 3.5 years (project 2). (They are of different length because the projects themselves have different durations.) The studentships provide a tax-free EPSRC stipend (currently £12,600 per annum), plus university fees at the Home / EU rate. Additional funding is available to cover the overseas fees for non-EU citizens for one of the projects.

For both studentships, collaboration between the chemical engineers at the University of Edinburgh and the partners in chemistry is a very important element and the successful candidates will spend significant periods of time at the partner institutions, learning among other things about material synthesis and characterisation. The ability to be a team player and to work in close collaboration with a team of chemical engineers and chemistry is therefore essential. The successful candidates will have a first class or 2.1 degree, or equivalent, in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics or a related subject.

For further information please contact Dr Tina Düren (+44 (0)131 6504856, tina.duren@ed.ac.uk).

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PhD Studentships in Control Systems - University of Manchester

PhD Studentships: Control Systems
Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Control Systems Group

Dr Alexander Lanzon

Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008

Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students
(both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust
Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The funds
are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates
will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group

Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK
university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern
control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable
mathematical strengths are desirable.

Interested candidates should formally submit a full application for
admission at the University of Manchester as soon as possible, and by
31st July at the latest. This can be completed online at:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

It is important to ensure that all requested documents for a full
application are uploaded, including detailed transcripts of previous
university studies and two referee reports. Applications must state Dr A
Lanzon in the "Proposed Research Supervisor" field of the online
application form.

Informal enquiries should be directed to
Alexander.Lanzon@manchester.ac.uk

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[UK] MPhil-PhD Scholarships - London South Bank University

London South Bank University
MPhil-PhD Scholarships Business
Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management


Fully-funded: UK/EU/Overseas applicants

We seek applications for a research scholarship:

*       MPhil-PhD in a suitable aspect of Business

The scholarships are for award to outstanding UK/EU/Overseas applicants and are intended to commence in the 2008/2009 academic year.

The scholarships have an annual bursary of £15,000 for the 2008/2009 academic year, and fee-settlement of the relevant annual tuition fee. They are to be offered only to new full-time research students. In the first instance they are offered for one year only, but subject to satisfactory annual progress, are renewable for each of a further two academic years.

You will need a distinctive and related Master's degree, supported by relevant practical experience and a high standard of both spoken and written English. Applications are sought from all eligible applicants, in particular, those who obtained their Master's degree from the Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management of London South Bank University.

The faculty's business-related Research Institute and Centres welcome suitable applicants for doctoral level research training. Applications are invited from scholars wishing to undertake MPhil-PhD research within one or more of the business-related areas stated below:

1.      Accounting, Finance & Governance (Centre for Research in Accounting, Finance & Governance)
2.      International Business (Centre for International Business)
3.      International Marketing (Ehrenberg Centre for Research in Marketing)
4.      Not-for-Profit and/or Third Sector (Centre for Government & Charity Management)
5.      Social and Financial Systems (Centre for Social & Financial Systems Research)
6.      Strategy, Management, Leadership and Innovation (Institute for Strategic Leadership & Service Improvement)

To apply please send a recent CV, the names and contact details of two referees and a brief (circa 700 words) description of the research area that is of interest. Please quote ref: BCIM 02. In addition, you must also complete the standard form for admission to a research degree at London South Bank University available at: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/forms/Admission-Application-RES1.doc and sent it to: Dr Kenneth D'Silva, Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees Programme, Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, England.

Informal enquiries about these scholarships may be made to Dr D'Silva on dsilvake@lsbu.ac.uk or fax + 44 (20) 7815 7891.

In all cases, fully completed applications must be received no later than 7 July, 2008.

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UK PhD Studentship in Project Management

PhD Studentship


False Optimism in Project Management


International Centre for Programme Management


Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008

The repeated failure of major projects in the public and private sectors has been linked with the setting and sustaining of over-optimistic expectations by stakeholders. This PhD study will explore the phenomenon of false optimism in projects - its nature and its causes. We envisage that the findings of the study will have significant theoretical and practical implications.

Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Elmar Kutsch. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Ideally, we are seeking an individual with a background in social psychology. Experience of working on projects is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.

The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and stipend of £12,940 per annum.

For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr. Elmar Kutsch, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, email Elmar.kutsch@cranfield.ac.uk, Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/

The closing date for applications is 7 July 2008.

Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373, email wendy.habgood@cranfield.ac.uk

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PhD Studentship in Programme Management

PhD Studentship
Distributed leadership in programme management
International Centre for Programme Management


Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.

In business and government, programmes are used to transform strategies and policies into desired outcomes and benefits. Programmes usually consist of multiple related projects. The concept of the project manager as a single point of integrative project leadership and responsibility is widely accepted as a fundamental principle of good practice. Now, professional guidelines in the emerging discipline of programme management advocate a similar single, integrative leadership status for the role of the programme manager. In practice, however, the leadership of programmes is inevitably distributed or shared among a changing group of individuals. The collective nature of programme leadership has important consequences for the behaviours and mindsets of individuals and for the governance structures within which they operate. There is a significant opportunity and need for the creation of new knowledge in this domain, and the development of new theories based on empirical evidence.

Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr David Partington. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience of working on projects and programmes is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.

The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and stipend of £12,940 per annum.

For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr David Partington, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, email d.partington@cranfield.ac.uk, Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008. Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373, email wendy.habgood@cranfield.ac.uk.

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[IRELAND] Postdoctoral Researcher in Numerical Modelling

Applications are invited for a three-year fixed term contract position for a Postdoctoral Researcher in numerical modelling of the transport and diffusion of pollutants in tidal regions, starting Sept. 2008. The successful candidate will work with Dr Niall Madden, Mathematics, and Dr Michael Hartnett, Civil Engineering, to develop and implement computational techniques for solving the advection-diffusion equation. The project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland Research Frontiers Scheme.

For more details, please see www.maths.nuigalway.ie/vacancies/postdoc-add.shtml

Salary: Starting at Eur 40,578.

Applications: Covering letter, CV, and the names of at least two referees should be sent by email to Dr Niall Madden (Niall.MaddenatNUIGalway.ie) or Dr. Michael Hartnett (Michael.Harnettat@NUIGalway.ie). Informal email enquiries are welcome.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 19th July 2008.

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunity employer.

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[USA] Brown University Postdoc - Applied Math, August Scholarship 2008

Applicants are invited to apply for a Post-Doctoral position in the scientific computing group in the Division of Applied Mathematics, Brown University.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. David Gottlieb and his research associates in several funded projects in the area of high order methods for large scale high speed multi-scales multi-physics shocked flows in complex geometry.

• The candidate should have the background and relevant experiences in applying high order methods (such as spectral, WENO and DG with structure and unstructured grid) for large scale long time multi-scales computational fluid dynamics problem and in parallel computing with MPI and OpenMP.
• Candidate is also expected to be familiar with state-of-art programming techniques and languages, in particular, Fortran 90.
• The candidate might also involve actively in other related projects.
• It is important that the candidate is self-motivated and be able to perform the researches independently.

The tentative starting date of the position is November 2008 and the duration of the position will be two years.

The annual salary will be commensurable to the qualification of the successful applicant.

Application

Applicants should send a copy of their CV, three letters of recommendation and, if available, sample of their relevance papers by email to Prof. Wai-Sun Don at wsdon@am.brown.edu

Please send any inquires you might have to Prof. Wai-Sun Don via email.
We will accept applications until August 15th, 2008 and hiring decision will be made shortly afterward.

Brown University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

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[GERMANY] International PhD Program in Biophotonics and Clinical Photonics

The Clinical Photonics Lab of Erlangen School of Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany requires highly motivated individuals to work with a team of research scientists, engineers and physicians on the development of new optical methods in biomedical application.

PhD scholarship is provided for 2 years with possible extension. Student meal plan and dormitory accommodation is available. The work language in the lab is English.

Descriptions of the positions:

Code Number: CPL-02-08:

PhD student to be engaged in the fiber sensor for in vivo monitoring of epithelium vessel/capillary density project

The main goal of the project is developing a sensor for monitoring the local blood microcirculation at Critical Care. The sensor will be based on spatially resolved diffuse reflectance measurements. The epithelium vessel/capillary density is an important parameter that may reflect rapidly developing life threatening syndromes like shock or systemic organ failures. This is an international project and may require some trip abroad. Our partners in this project are University Health Network (Toronto, Canada) and Kagoshima University Hospital (Kagoshima, Japan).

The specific tasks in will include:

• Engineering of fiberoptic spectroscopy setup including LED matrix components
• Analytical data modelling and Monte-Carlo simulations
• Performing experimental studies on bio-phantoms
• Performing experimental studies on animals
• In addition, there will be opportunities for working on other advanced optical diagnostic instruments and participating in laboratory and clinical studies

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CANADA; Postdoctoral Scholarship Position - Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering

A research group of University of Western Ontario is looking for energetic, career-oriented and self-motivated postdoctoral fellows interested in nanobiotechnology. Excellent candidates with background in any of fields of biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics, chemistry, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering are welcome to apply.

Two postdoctoral positions are currently available to study single molecule techniques and bio-imaging. Experience in SPM (AFM/STM) or optical tweezers or FRET is favorable for the first project; applicants for the second project are expected to have basic skills in biotechnology such as cell culture, protein purification, fluorescence microscopy and so on. Facility and research environment are excellent at the University of Western Ontario.

Application

For further details, please contact Dr. Jun Yang via email (jyang@eng.uwo.ca). To apply please send your CV and a brief description of your research interests to Dr. Jun Yang.

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University of Cape Town; Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Centre for Educational Technology

We invite applications for this full-time permanent position, for appointment as soon as possible.

The University is seeking to appoint an experienced academic to join the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Education postgraduate programme team. The programme is co-convened by the School of Education and the Centre for Educational Technology at the University of Cape Town. This post is in the Centre for Educational Technology (CET).

In addition to teaching, supervision and research, the appointee will be expected to play a pivotal role in a special project supporting African professionals attending UCTs postgraduate programme.

The incumbent will be expected to take responsibility for the following:

- designing and developing ICT in Education postgraduate courses
- teaching ICT in Education postgraduate courses
- supervising PhD and Masters students
- overseeing the selection of candidates for the African educational technology bursary awards
- supporting the bursary recipients
- identifying and developing new teaching programmes
- identifying and leading niche research areas.

In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate, where feasible, in CETs general activities and projects.

Appointment to this position requires:

- a PhD at Associate Professor level, OR nearing completion of a PhD at Senior Lecturer level
- extensive postgraduate teaching experience
- relevant supervision experience with evidence of successful Masters and (at Associate Professor level) PhD student completion
- solid relevant research experience with peer-reviewed outputs
- sound knowledge of current research trends in the field of ICTs in Education
- experience in supporting students from a variety of backgrounds.

In addition to ICT in Education experience, exposure to and experience in higher education teaching and supervising in disciplines other than those directly linked to the ICT in Education area would be advantageous, as would relevant knowledge of the challenges faced by African educational technology professionals.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is: Associate Professor R422,154 Senior Lecturer R361,232.

Application

Please send: a letter of motivation; a full CV (no certificates); a one-page summary of your CV; the names, e-mail and telephone details of three contactable referees to:

Mrs R. Daniels
Staff Recruitment & Selection
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, South Africa, 7700

by 30 June 2008

tel. +27 21 650 2220
e-mail: Roslyn.Daniels@uct.ac.za
Website: www.ched.uct.ac.za

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

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Curtin University of Technology Australia

Deadline: August 31, 2008

The
Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) is
available to any international student wishing to undertake a Higher
Degree by Research at Curtin in 2009.
The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship provides:

� course tuition fee for two years for a Masters by Research and three years for a Doctoral degree; and

� Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the recipient and their dependants for the duration of the award.

No other allowances are available under this award.

A
Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship (CUPS) living allowance will
be awarded to the top two ranked applicants in each awarding year.

Tenable at: Curtin University of Technology.

Eligibility:

This
award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New
Zealand). Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research
capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence
a higher degree by research in 2009.

Please refer to the
Guidelines for Higher Degree by Research Candidates for infomation on
entry requirements at
http://research.curtin.edu.au/graduate/hdrguidelines

Students
currently enrolled in the degree for which an EIPRS is being sought,
who commenced their degree after 1 September 2006, are eligible to
apply.

Further Information:

Application forms will be available between 1st June 2008 and 31st August 2008 from this site or by contacting:

Office of Research & Development
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845

Telephone: (08) 9266 4905
Fax: (08) 9266 3793

E-mail: scholarships[ at ]curtin.edu.au

Opening Date: 1 June, 2008
Closing Date: 31 August, 2008

For more details, please consult the official announcement
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=42

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Asian Science Camp 2008

Asian Science Camp 2008
August 3-9, 2008, Inna Grand Bali Beach
Bali, Sanur-Bali, Indonesia

· A rare first-hand opportunity for 500 Asian
students / teachers to share thought with and learn from Nobel Laureates (in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Medicine) and other world-class scientists.
· International annual event to promote friendship
and cooperation among best Asian young students.
· Developing network among teachers/lecturers from
different Asian countries.
· Featuring:
Nobel Laureates & World-Class Scientists
· Prof. Yuan Tseh Lee Ph. D. (1986 Nobel
Laureate in Chemistry, Chinese Taipei)
· Prof. Richard Robert Ernst Ph. D. (1991
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Switzerland)
· Prof. Douglas D. Osheroff Ph. D. (1996
Nobel Laureate in Physics, USA)
· Prof. Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao
F.R.S. (2000 Hughes Medal by Royal Society, CSIR Centre of Excellence in
Chemistry, India)
· Prof. Masatoshi Koshiba Ph. D. (2002 Nobel
Laureate in Physics, Japan)
· Prof. David Gross Ph. D. (2004 Nobel
Laureate in Physics, USA)
· Prof. Myriam P. Sarachik Ph. D. (2005
L¢Oreal/UNESCO Woman in Science Laureate,
Physics Department, City College of CUNY, USA)
· Phyllis Osheroff Ph. D. (Stanford
University, USA)
Overseas
Indonesian Scientists
· Prof. Nelson Tansu, Ph.D. (Lehigh
University, USA)
· Lim Yow Pin MD, Ph.D. (Brown Medical
School, USA)
· Dr.rer.nat. Johny Setiawan (Max Planck
Institute for Astronomy, Germany)
· Rizal Fajar Hariadi B.S., Ph.D. cand.
(California Institute of Technology, USA)
Indonesian
speakers/ researchers
· Dr. Laksana Tri Handoko (Indonesian
Institute of Sciences /LIPI)
· Dr. Teguh Triono (Indonesian Institute of
Sciences /LIPI)
· Dr. Adi Santoso (Indonesian Institute of
Sciences /LIPI)
· Dr. rer.nat. Heri Haerudin (Indonesian
Institute of Sciences /LIPI)

Participant requirements:

· High School/University
student majoring in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/
Medicine, aged 16-22 years
· Has great passion in
Science
· Good command of oral and
written English
· Will be able to fully
attend the 2008 ASC, with leave permission from school/university
· Submit two recommendation letters by principal and
science teacher regarding scientific
achievements
· Pass the selection criteria

For further Information,
registration and order of video documentation, please contact:
Sylvie +62 21 - 551
2584; +62 21 - 716 80499; 081 611 08204;
email: sylvie@suryainstitute.org
or
visit www.suryainstitute.org/asc2008

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[FRANCE] Postdoc in Membrane Traffic in C elegans

A two-year post-doc position is available in our C. elegans group in Rennes, France. Our lab focuses on the physiological role of membrane traffic during development. In particular, we examine the function of the AP-1 adaptor complex which is involved in several routes of post-Golgi trafficking and in epithelial cell polarity. The developmental and cellular functions of this complex are investigated during embryogenesis and vulva formation.

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[SINGAPORE] Postdoctoral Fellow - Genomics / Proteomics

Closing Date: Application review will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities: The postdoc position is supported by Singapore's National Medical Research Council (NMRC). The successful candidate is expected to conduct research on genetic regulatory mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using systems biology approaches. The candidate will independently perform cell cultivation, gene cloning, genomics and proteomics assays, and bioinformatics analysis. Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, as well as research-related outreach and education activities, are highly expected.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemical engineering, molecular biology, microbiology, bioengineering or related fields as well as hands-on experience in molecular biology and microbiology is required. Expertise in genomics and proteomics tools (e.g. microarrays) and bioinformatics is desirable, but not required. The candidate must have a solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals. All candidates must have proven competency in written and oral communications and be able to work in an energetic and interdisciplinary team environment.

Application: Send Curriculum Vitae/resume and the names of references by email to matthewchang@ntu.edu.sg or by fax to +65-6794-7553. Please state your date of availability and expected salary in the cover letter.

Matthew Chang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Tel: +65 6513 8063
Fax: +65 6794 7553
Email: Matthewchang@ntu.edu.sg

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[USA] Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Analysis of Stress Adaptations in Photosynthesis

A DOE-supported postdoctoral position is available to participate in a project investigating basic mechanisms in oxygenic photosynthesis.

The major objective is to define the transcriptional regulatory circuitry controlling inorganic carbon assimilation and determine its integration with light reactions of oxygenic photosynthesis in the experimental model Synechocystis sp PCC6803.These molecular genetic issues will be studied in context of detailed biophysical and biochemical analyses in order to connect genetic regulatory mechanisms with bioenergetic and nutrient functions.

Therefore the project will involve the parallel use of advanced molecular genetic analyses to probe gene expression along side with decisive biochemical and biophysical analyses to evaluate the functional precursors and consequences, affecting and responding to changes in gene expression.

A Ph.D. and a strong background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology are required.Experience with biophysical assays of photosynthesis is desirable.Preferences will be given to individuals with proven records of quality publications and to those with potentials to obtain independent funding.

Application

A review of applications will begin July 7, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.Interested persons should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Dr. Robert L. Burnap
Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
Life Sciences East
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078

Email: rob.burnapokstate.edu

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity.

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[usa] Postdoctoral Positions in Biomedical Engineering

Postdoctoral positions are immediately available in the Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. These positions are jointly sponsored by Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (http://web.utk.edu/~xzhao9/) and Dr. Mingjun Zhang (http://web.utk.edu/~mjzhang/index.html). Successful candidates are expected to work in the following areas:

* Modeling and control of sub-cellular dynamics.
* Dynamics modeling of stem cells differentiation.
* AFM/confocal microscopy study of cellular dynamics.
* Lab-on-a-chip technology.
* Surgical robotics.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in mathematics, physics, life sciences, control theory, or computational mechanics. Experiences on dynamics modeling, nonlinear dynamics, control, or experimental study using AFM are preferred.

Application

Interested candidates should send one paragraph of interest along with CV and selected publications to Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu).

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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[UK] Free Postdoc - Experimental Optical Quantum Information Science

Based in the Department of Physics and Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you will work in the Centre for Quantum Photonics in the area of optical quantum information science. Bristol has a world-leading Centre for Quantum Photonics spanning Physics and Electrical Engineering. This group is active in several EU, US, Australian and UK programs. Areas being studied include: single photon sources from quantum dots and diamond, pair photon sources from photonic crystal fibres, multi-photon quantum interference, quantum communication, optical quantum computing, quantum measurement, and quantum metrology.

We currently have an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the area of experimental optical quantum information science. The position will involve work in the area of optical quantum computing [Science 318, 1567 (2007)] quantum metrology [Science 316, 726 (2007), Science 318, 5855 (2007)], and generalised quantum measurements with photons [arXiv:0803.1554]. This will include the use of on-chip waveguide circuits developed at Bristol [Science 320, 646 (2008)]. The project will use photons generated via nonlinear crystals, as well as the photonic crystal fibres sources developed by Prof. John Rarity at Bristol [Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 120501 (2007)].

You will have postgraduate experience in experimental physics, photonics or related discipline (please note: experience in quantum optics/quantum information science is not essential). General laboratory experience in interfacing equipment and data processing, and a willingness to supervise graduate students will also be necessary. Bristol was voted the best city in England in terms of quality of life for employees in a survey of senior managers and board directors from 201 UK companies [European Cities Monitor].

If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc

Questions

Informal enquiries (not applications) can be made to Prof J O'Brien e-mail: jeremy.obrien@bristol.ac.uk / telephone 0117 331 5153.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE BY USING THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL'S APPLICATION PROCEDURE. To apply on line please visit www.bris.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively for further information you can telephone (0117) 954 6947 or e-mail recruitment@bristol.ac.uk quoting reference number 14062.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 18 July 2008. Interview date: 05 August 2008.

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Travel Photography Scholarship 2008

http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/16743.aspx

Applications close: June 30, 2008

World Nomads & National Geographic Channel are giving one exceptional
student the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife
photographer Jason Edwards!

The brief is to photograph the Arid Lands Festival and The Great
Hughenden Endurance Camel Race - a 160 km camel endurance race run in
the stunningly beautiful area of Porcupine Gorge in Outback
Queensland, Australia.

As part of this assignment, you will work alongside and receive
mentorship from Jason Edwards, gaining valuable hands-on experience in
everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to
insights into his many years of diverse experience as an award winning
photographer.


To help you take professional photos, the scholarship recipient will
receive an Olympus E3 digital camera with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Standard
Wide Zoom Lens plus a new Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer to
store your photos and keep your journal.

The scholarship recipient's top photos will be published on the
National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by
thousands of travellers world wide and offer you a once-in-a-lifetime
chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered
exploration organisations in the world!

The Scholarship also includes airfares from your nearest international
airport, accommodation, travel insurance, visa costs and per diems.

Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography,
Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.


What you'll be doing

* We'll fly you in from your country of residence to Longreach,
Australia. You'll need to be available to be in Australia between
August 19-26, 2008. The festival dates are August 22,23 & 24, 2008.

* In Hughenden, you will work alongside Jason Edwards photographing
the camel race, festival events and local landscape. Your assignment
will involve observing and assisting Jason as well as undertaking your
own photographic work. This involves VERY early mornings, and long
days chasing the perfect shot, this is not a pool-side holiday!

* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload
this to a World Nomads travel journal, including pictures you've taken.

* On your return you will submit your top photographs to National
Geographic Channel for publication on www.natgeotv.com.au.


* Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be a
photographer-on-asssignment with National Geographic!

Who can apply
* To be eligible you have to be currently enrolled and actively
studying at a recognised educational tertiary institution and speak
and write fluent English.

* Minimum age 18.

* You must have a valid drivers licence and be comfortable driving a
manual vehicle. This is the Outback!

* You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure,
ambition to grow your photographic skills and desire to travel to
Outback Australia.


Apply now
If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Shoot a series of photos (maximum of 5) that tell a story about a
place you have visited. The judges will be looking for:

* originality
* ability to convey a story through photos
* excellent technique

2. Upload your photos (maximum of 5) from this theme to Flickr and

a. Use the image captions to tell us about the place you photographed.
b. Tag your images with the keywords 'Scholarship 2008' - remember to
use the inverted commas.
c. Add the images to the World Nomads Group. Only photographs in this
group, tagged correctly will be considered.

3. Complete an entry form which includes a 300 word (max) essay on why
you should be chosen and copy and paste the links to your photo series.

5. The recipient of the Scholarship, along with the best entries will
be published on the World Nomads website on July 14, 2008.

Applications close midnight (Australian Eastern Standard time),June
30, 2008.

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[uk] PhD Studentship in Environmental or Health and Safety Economi

PhD Studentship
Environmental or Health and Safety Economics
Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use

School of Biological Sciences

(3 years)

Supervisors: Professor George Hutchinson, Dr. Claire Cockerill and Dr Danny Campbell.

Background: The Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use has a team of 5 Environmental Economists who specialize in environmental and health valuation economics. Another area of our expertise is in the application of economic experiments to issues of environmental, health and safety policy. As a research group we have published widely in these disciplines in journals such as The Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, Economic Letters and Environmental and Resource Economics. We are partners in the UK Combined Research Councils Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research and the Institute for a Sustainable World at Queens University.

Project: We are interested in developing PhD proposals with candidates in the above areas especially proposals investigating the externalities of energy production and consumption, improved methods for valuing child health improvement and on coalition formation in international negotiations on greenhouse gas reductions.

Requirements: Candidates for this position will possess at least a 2(i) degree in Economics or a related discipline. Good verbal and written language skills and competence in the use of standard statistical software are essential.

Closing date: 17 June, 2008

The position is available for 3 years from September 2008. The successful applicant will receive a basis studentship of £12,940 (to cover maintenance expenses) and approved tuition fees will be paid. Interested applicants should apply through the link http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/PostgraduateStudents/ApplyingtoQueens/ For informal discussions contact Dr Alberto Longo (a.longo@qub.ac.uk)

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[uk] PhD Studentships - Faculty of Health University of East Anglican

PhD Studentships
Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health are currently offering three PhD studentships:

1 Measures of effect size in clinical trials. Primary Supervisor Dr Lee Shepstone. Funded by the Medical Research Council.

2 How metal ions lead to failure in metal-on-metal hip replacement. Primary Supervisor Dr Simon Donell. Funded by Action Arthritis.

3 One studentship in the area of preventative medicine jointly funded with The Institute of Food Research. A number of exciting projects are available for this studentship in the areas of biomedical, diet and health, or psychology and mental health research, further details can be found at www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/PGR

Students will register during the 2008/09 academic year for a three year full-time MPhil/PhD degree. Funding includes UK/EU tuition fees, maintenance expenses of £12,940 and some appropriate training costs.

For further information on all three studentships and an application pack please visit our website www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/PGR.

The deadline for applications is 29 July 2008.

Expected interview dates: 1) 28 August, 2) 22 August, 3) 21 August 2008.

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[USA] Postdoc - Respiratory Biology / Electrophysiology University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

NIH funded position available immediately to identify respiratory pattern generating or chemosensory neurons in tadpole hindbrain using optical and electrophysiological methods. The projects overall aim is to understand the cellular basis of respiratory pattern generation in the tadpole and to determine how this changes during the transition from aquatic to aerial respiration.

A background in some aspect of respiratory biology is required and experience in fluorescence imaging or electrophysiology is highly desirable.

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[USA] Postdoctoral Fellow (2 positions) - Educational Psychology

The Graduate Center, City University of New York (Graduate Center) announces the availability of up to two, two-year postdoctoral research positions through the Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research and Training Fellowship in the Educational Sciences (IPoRT) program, which is funded by a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education. Fellows will be appointed in the Educational Psychology Program at the Graduate Center and have research affiliations with the Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technologies in Education (CREATE) at New York University (http://create.alt.ed.nyu.edu).


IPoRT fellows will become involved in research that applies state-of-the-art knowledge from cognitive science, developmental psychology and the science of learning to understand students' learning and educational experiences, and to develop and rigorously evaluate new educational products and approaches. Although a background in technology is not required, the fellowships will have a focus on the use of technology for developing educational tools, and using technology as a tool for conducting educational research. Fellows will develop an individualized training program and have to opportunity to publish with faculty mentors (listed below) from the Graduate Center and New York University. There will also be teaching opportunities for fellows.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prior to appointment, fellows must have completed a Ph.D. in Education, Psychology, Educational Technology or related field. Empirical research experience, including data management and advanced statistical analyses are essential. Prior experience and interest in cognitive and emotional processes in learning are also desirable. Due to Department of Education requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residences are eligible.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, up to two representative publications (or manuscripts in progress), and the names and contact information for 3 referees to:

Dr. Bruce Homer (Training Director) at bhomeratgc.cuny.edu. For more information, contact Dr. Homer by email or by phone (212) 817-8292.

The City University of New York is An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

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Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships

MSPPM Scholarships & MSIT Scholarships

The Heinz School is committed to making a graduate education
affordable for talented students. No separate application is
necessary. Students who note in the application for admission that
they would like to be considered for financial aid will be
automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunity.
Examples of scholarships include:
Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships

Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships are funded by the
Australian Government to support a limited number of students from
countries where Australia has a bilateral aid program, to study at
the university's Heinz School in Adelaide, Australia. These
scholarships are available to full time students.

Scholarship benefits include full tuition, return economy airfares, a
contribution to living expenses, and basic medical insurance.
Applicants must satisfy both AusAID's general eligibility criteria
and the specific criteria established for their country of
citizenship.

A detailed listing of eligible countries, criteria (general
eligibility and country specific), and scholarship benefits can be
found by visiting the AusAID website.

Applications for the January 2009 intake are now being accepted (the
closing date for AusAid applications is the 30/06/08.) Carnegie
Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships are only available to students
who have already been offered a place at Carnegie Mellon University.

MSPPM Scholarships

MSPPM Scholarships are merit based awards available to either full or
part time students.
South Australian Government Scholarships

Scholarships covering a significant portion of tuition are available.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants will meet Carnegie
Mellon's admission requirements. Apply at https://
app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-spp and answer `yes' when you are asked
if you want to be considered for `financial aid.'

Australian students are also eligible for a FEE-HELP tuition loan,
which can be used to meet the residual cost of tuition not covered by
scholarship.


MSIT Scholarships

MSIT Scholarships are merit based awards available to either full or
part time students.
South Australian Government Scholarships

Scholarships covering a significant portion of tuition are available.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants will meet Carnegie
Mellon's admission requirements. Apply at https://
app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-spp and answer `yes' when you are asked
if you want to be considered for `financial aid.'

Australian students are also eligible for a FEE-HELP tuition loan,
which can be used to meet the residual cost of tuition not covered by
scholarship.

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3 PhD scholarships Faculty of Life Sciences, Copenhagen Univ

3 PhD scholarships within Natural Resources Research at the Faculty of
Life Sciences

Through financial support the Faculty of Life Sciences, Copenhagen
University, The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University,
and industrial collaborators, three PhD scholarships are available
within Natural Resources. The three-year studentships are expected to
be effective from September 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications are welcomed within the following three areas:



1. Sustainable urban water solutions: Enhanced valuation techniques
and economic regulation instruments. Project description available
from
http://en.sl.life.ku.dk/Forskning/ForskerskolenREFOLANA/NEW_PhD_Position.aspx.
Contact person: Professor Bo Jellesmark Thorsen, Forest and
Landscape, LIFE/KU (+45) 3533 1700, E-mail bjt@life.ku.dk
2. Optimising crop production under restricted water resources.
Project description available from
http://www.soar.dk/Enrolment/Announcements.aspx. Contact person:
Associate professor Sven-Erik Jacobsen, Department of Agricultural
Sciences, (+45) 3533 3388, seja@life.ku.dk
3. Annual food crops with improved tolerance to multiple abiotic
stresses. Project description available from
http://www.soar.dk/Enrolment/Announcements.aspx. Contact person:
Associate professor Sven-Erik Jacobsen, Department of Agricultural
Sciences, (+45) 3533 3388, seja@life.ku.dk


Qualification requirements

In connection with the appointment to the posts, special importance
will be attached to the applicants having the professional and
personal qualifications stated below:


* A Master´s degree appropriate to the above subject areas

The Ph.D. fellow is also required to have research potential, to be
enterprising, to possess good interpersonal skills and to be qualified
for enrolment into the PhD programme. Admission requirements are
described in the Faculty´s PhD regulations, section 2, available at
www.life.ku.dk/English/education/phd_education.aspx.

Terms of employment

The posts will be filled in accordance with the Agreement between the
Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional
Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

The position as a PhD fellow requires the applicant to be approved for
admission to the PhD programme at LIFE or another relevant university
when accepted for the post.

The PhD fellows will be affiliated with a research school under the
Natural Resources Cluster of Research Schools at LIFE.

Questions

General questions regarding PhD programmes should be directed to
Course Administration c/o special advisor Michael Cleve Hansen, ph.
3533 2056 (e-mail: mclh@kvl.dk) or head clerk Lillian Zeuthen
Bjørnseth, ph. 3533 2172 (e-mail: lzb@kvl.dk). Further information on
PhD programmes is available at
http://www.life.ku.dk/English/education/phd_education.aspx.

Application

The application with appendices should be submitted in 4 (sorted)
identical copies. The application must include a reply e-mail address.
Application by e-mail must be sent as one pdf-file including all
documents.

It is required to use LIFE´s application form F1, which is available
at: http://www.life.ku.dk/English/education/phd_education/forms.aspx.
The application must include the following appendices marked with the
stated appendix numbers:

Appendix 1: curriculum vitae with documentation of education.
Appendix 2: material required for expert assessment, including
publications and documentation of work experience.

In addition to the material the applicant wishes to be included in the
assessment, the Assessment Committee may implicate additional material
in the assessment of the applicant. In such circumstances, it is the
responsibility of the applicant, on request, to send the material to
the Committee.

Following processing of the application, any application material sent
will be destroyed. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged by
e-mail only. The applicant will be assessed in accordance with the
Executive Order no. 92 of 22. February 2008 of the Danish Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation.

The applications (marked 625-90) should be sent to the Cluster of
Research Schools in Natural Resources, att./ academic assistant Sofie
Kobayashi, Højbakkegård Allé 9, 2630 Taastrup, or sok@life.ku.dk, no
later than 1. June 2008 at 12.00 noon. The applications shall clearly
state which of the above projects they are addressing. Applications
received after the closing date for applications will not be considered.

Deadline: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Det Biovidenskabelige Fakultet

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PhD Studentship in Economics - City University London

PhD studentship in Economics
Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at City University, London, is able to offer a three-year studentship to a candidate who wishes to read for a PhD in Economics starting October 2008. The studentship will consist of full remission of fees for three years plus a subsistence grant of £13,500 per year. In return the successful candidate will be expected to provide up to 50 hours per year of undergraduate class teaching and mark 50 undergraduate coursework scripts. Additional teaching and marking may be undertaken subject to approval of the student’s supervisory panel and will be paid at our normal rates.

The areas of interest to the Department are:

* Competition and regulation
* Development Economics
* Econometrics and economic theory
* Financial economics
* Health economics
* History and philosophy of economics
* Macroeconomics and international economics

For more information about current research activity in the Department, please go to http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/research/index.html, and follow the links from http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/staff.html to individual staff web pages. Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research area with their proposal before making a formal application.

Application procedure.
Please follow the procedure indicated at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdegrees/applications.html, making clear that you wish to apply for the Departmental Studentship.

Your proposal should follow the format described at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdev/studentships.html#procedure.

Applications for the studentship must be received by Friday 18 July 2008. In the event of any queries, please contact the Senior Tutor for Research, Professor Giulia Iori g.iori@city.ac.uk

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Fully funded PhD position in lake research, Univ. of Iceland

A PhD opening is available at the University of Iceland to research the physical behavior of one of Iceland´s largest and deepest lakes, Lake Lagarfljót. The successful candidate will characterize processes such as stratification, internal seiching, and differential heating and cooling through field experiments, analytical and numerical methods.

Applicants should have a Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, Oceanography, or related fields. A strong background in mathematics, probability and statistics, numerical methods and modelling is required. Knowledge of hydrodynamics, programming skills and experience with field and/or laboratory work is advantageous (but not required).

For more information and application guidelines, please visit http://www.hi.is/~hrund/ or contact dr. Hrund Ó. Andradóttir, hrund@hi.is.

Dr. Hrund Ó. Andradóttir
Associate Professor
University of Iceland
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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