Novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage network caused by power quality problems
Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution (CSPD)
Supervisor: Dr Myo Aung
Description:
The Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution (CSPD), Bath, is seeking a dynamic and self motivated person to work on a project funded by EPSRC/Supergen–Flexnet Consortium to develop novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage networks caused by power quality problems including voltage sags, voltage imbalances, harmonics, and interharmonics. The project involves monitoring and analysis of power quality conditions of low voltage feeders, industrial, commercial and residential premises. The project will then investigate the impact of power quality conditions on the network losses. Finally, the project will develop novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage networks caused by power quality problems. The required testing will be carried out at the power quality laboratory.
Eligibility: Home/EU and Overseas students with a good first degree (equivalent to 2.1 or 1st class honours) are eligible. A degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering is preferable.
Financial Support: The funding will cover UK home fees (overseas students will have to provide the difference between home and overseas fees (about £9000 pa). The funding will also provide a stipend of £13,400 pa for up to 42 months. A budget is available for equipment/travel.
Training Offered: The student will receive a full range of training offered to PhD students at the University of Bath and will work together with members of the Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution at Bath. Further, the student will receive an enhanced training course offered by the EPSRC/Supergen–Flexnet Consortium which consists of the 10 leading universities in power engineering.
Starting Date: Wednesday 1st of October 2008
Application Procedure: An application form can be downloaded at http://www.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgrad/pdf/appnform.pdf. Please send a complete application form together with supporting documents. Please quote the project title and supervisor name. Informal enquires should be made to Dr. Myo T Aung by e-mail: m.t.aung@bath.ac.uk (or) phone +44 (0) 1225 386109.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
UK : University of Bath PhD Studentship
UK : University of Sheffield PhD Studentship
Understanding Molecular Chemical Reactions Inside Solids
Department of Chemistry
Applications are invited to undertake a PhD project that aims to understand chemical reactions occurring in molecular crystalline solids. It is anticipated based upon our early results (see J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2006, 128, 9584 and 2007, 129, 15606, Chemical Communications, 2007, 1532 and Angewandte Chemie 2008, 47, 1693) that the project may lead to highly important developments towards responsive or chemically modifiable molecule-based materials, for which applications in areas such as sensors, gas storage, or for catalysis.
The materials to be studied are metal-organic compounds synthesised through supramolecular and coordination chemistry approaches. The project will provide an opportunity to use a variety of techniques including synthesis, spectroscopic methods and possibly some computational studies. However, the prominent focus of the project is on the use of diffraction methods, particularly powder diffraction, to monitor reactions and establish key kinetic, thermodynamic and mechanistic information, which will be vital to fully developing applications of such reactions. The project involves collaborations with colleagues at major national and international experimental facilities and extensive opportunities to use these world-leading facilities, in particular high flux X-ray synchrotrons ESRF in Grenoble, France and Diamond near Oxford, UK, and neutron diffraction facilities ILL and ISIS at the same two sites. The project is fully funded for four years and provides an opportunity to spend an extended period at ESRF in Grenoble during year 3.
The student will work in the research group of Professor Lee Brammer who runs an active research program involving many aspects of studies of crystalline materials ranging from fundamental studies and applications of intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonds, halogen bonds) to development of porous framework materials for applications in molecular separations, gas storage and catalysis (http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/staff/profiles/brammer.html).
This is a 4-year studentship and starts in October 2008. The stipend will be at standard EPSRC rates and fees for UK/EU applicants will be paid in full. Students from outside the EU would need to find funds to pay the difference between EU and international fees.
To apply or to request further information students should contact Professor Lee Brammer via email at lee.brammer@sheffield.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)114 222 9536, after which a formal application can be made via the website http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply.
The final deadline for applications will be 20 August 2008, but applications will be handled as received and a decision will be made as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.
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UK : Cranfield University School of Management PhD Studentship
Programme management: a dynamic capabilities perspective
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.
A programme is a dynamic collection of related projects and activities that bring about strategic organisational renewal.
An organisational capability is built from its assets and resources such as employee knowledge, information systems, and culture.
Programmes are based on relationships between organisations that together use existing capabilities to create new capabilities. For example many large public and private sector organisations use technology ‘service provider' firms to bring about strategic change through IT outsourcing.
There is an urgent need for high-quality research that will contribute to the development of new perspectives and theories that further our understanding of the complex process of programme management. The International Centre for Programme Management provides the opportunity for such research.
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.
WHO Research Leadership Development Training Grants
All applications must be received by June 15, 2008 only by e-mail at trainingempowerment@who.int. Email subject line should include "LTG . Read carefully and follow the instructions in each application. In addition, articles 1 and 12 (with original signatures) should be expelled:
TDR
The World Health Organization
CH - 1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Fax copies are not accepted. Read carefully and follow the instructions on each item. Late and incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants from countries that require approval by national must submit their requests through the appropriate channels. All candidates must send a copy of their application to the representative of the WHO office in their home country for information purpose. For more information, please contact Dr. Valaikanya Plasai address: plasaiv@who.int
UNICEF / UNDP / World Bank / WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) invites applications for awards of up to 10 grants for postgraduate training in medical research at academic institutions in endemic countries. Particular attention will be given to applications from the following: the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), as defined by the United Nations; female applicants; applications offering local curriculum; Social sciences and applied research in the field of health.
This new type of TDR grant that instead of Research Training Grants (RTG). While the focus of learning and personal development grantee, this new approach provides development opportunities for home grantee institutions in order to make improvements to research practices in the institution. Various educational technology will be used, including mentoring at various stages of development, training and contracts.
Background
TDR beginning of a new strategy in June 2007, with the vision to promote "effective global research on infectious diseases of poverty, in which the endemic countries, played a key role." TDR new vision is realized through a three-pronged strategy: leadership, empowerment, as well as research on neglected diseases. The district election commission should have a major role in setting priorities for scientific research, taking into account the need and importance for sustainable and optimal impact on the health of the poor. Leadership involves joint structure and information service for research partners, as well as providing empowerment of scientists and public health professionals from the OIC can become prominent leaders who initiate and conduct research.
Description of the Grant Scheme
TDR opportunities (also called business-Line 2) provides a comprehensive, sustainable development capacity of research programs. Both individual researchers and their home institutions supported collectively. With the active participation of the host academic institutions, students are encouraged to develop in the future leaders of research and partners to build capacity for scientific research in the OIC. TDR particularly promising for capacity building in the application of social sciences in medical research. This year, only in applications for doctoral thesis
studies will be considered.
Grant offers the following features:
- Individual postgraduate training in medical research. TDR expects to develop a group of young scientists from the OIC, which will become leaders in their fields, and in initiating research projects relevant to their countries. This group of young scientists will strive for relevance, excellence and high ethical standards in the conduct of health research in the district election commissions.
- The corresponding capacity development at the primary institution and / or academic institution can be considered optimal for learning grantee.
The long-term perspective the result of the programme is to expand DEC leadership and capacity at the individual, as well as institutional levels, in relevant technical and research management. The program expects trained individuals and their institutions play a key, leading role in developing the concept and prioritization of research needs, use of resources to meet the needs, maintaining contacts with key stakeholders in research and capacity-building needs, and communicating results research to the public. Houses agency and a person must receive strong presence in the research community in the region, and eventually become a resource for leadership training in the region. Certain scientists who are trained under this grant should serve as focal points in each of the institutions, and will be continuously maintained and developed TDR become leaders, to take a leading role in the initiation of relevant studies in their countries and region.
The selection criteria
Applicants must
- Be a citizen of endemic countries, usually no more than 35 years for the month of application;
- Worked in the past 12 months in the national institute, which studies element in the endemic country, and pledged to cooperate with the Institute for at least five years after completion of study;
- Suggest a topic of research and study plan that is relevant to the needs of DEC, TBI Bus Lines (BST) and diseases, as well as the proposed research;
- Demonstrate interest and potential for leadership and innovation.
Agencies should
- Be national, or not for profit, the establishment of a DEC with an element of health research at TDR pressing problems and diseases;
- Let the applicant to be trained in post-graduate programme for up to three years;
- Support research proposal to develop individual and institutional research in terms of the proposed area.Two letter of reference is scanned and attached to the application.
The selection criteria
Applications will be judged on the basis of four elements that are no less important:
- Aspirants:
- Excellent results, as a researcher, as well as a principled public health professional
- Conceptual and managerial capacities
- Potential for the development of leadership in their field of research
- Organization:
- Excellent results as a national institution, with an element in the TDR study problems and diseases.
- The strong commitment to support the individual applicant, as well as to explore the plan proposed by an individual applicant
- The potential for capacity development guidance and support from the leadership at a high level for such development
- Procedures:
- Single and with the support offered by research
- Display ties between individual and home-Institute for Development
- The proposed study will be judged on the following criteria:
- Excellence (appropriateness, effectiveness, innovation and research logic, and the quality of proposals)
- Compatibility with international standards of research, Good Clinical Practice, ethics and safety-related issue
- TDR relevance (TDR consistency problems and diseases, public health relevance, and relevant to the needs of the region.)
- Does the proposed research experience will serve the needs of the applicant's development
- Potential serving as a platform for leadership and capacity development in the region
- Physical characteristics suitable for the proposed study (laboratory facilities, available technologies, computer time, etc.)
- Applications from LDCs
- Women
- Study of plans that offer training in their own country or region
- Social science applications for health research
Priorities for selection
The selection process
All applications to be filed before the deadline will be checked against the selection criteria in the TDR. All applications can then be sent to two members of Education Steering Committee (TSC) for consideration. TDR may seek external reviewers, if not expertise within the Committee. These experts submit their comments on the TDR short list of qualified applications. TDR representatives then make a visit to the institute assessment of the organizational criteria, as well as evaluating applicants potential for development, and make recommendations to TSC, which meets in November. TSC reviews estimates for individual claimants, made by professionals, and recommendations for institutions and the applicants made a visit and make recommendations to the TDR Director for approval of grants.
Dates for selection of applications
March 2008 Reception June 15, 2008 Application Deadline July 2008 Applications are considered two members of Education Steering Committee (TSC), or two external reviewers with a request TSC July 31, 2008 Shortlist successful application ready for August 15, 2008 Notification of unsuccessful applicants for the TDR August 2008 visit the site and assess the TDR representative (s) in November 2008 Applications are reviewed, and recommendations made by Research Training Steering Committee (TSC), empowerment 1 week after the TSC recommendation TDR Director approval of recommendations, TSC
2 weeks after the approval of the TDR Director Grant recipients notified
All applications must be received by June 15, 2008
Terms of Use
To apply for this grant, follow the instructions for use in completing the application. Two judges is required for each application. Applicants from countries that require approval by national must submit their requests through the proper government channels. All applicants should send a copy of their application to the WHO Representative Office in their country for informational purposes.
Deadline : Jun 15, 2008
For more information, please contact Dr. Valaikanya Plasai address: plasaiv@who.int
Dr. Valaikanya Plasai
Training Manager (ai), empowerment
Special Programme for Research and
Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
The World Health Organization
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 791 2170
Fax: + 41 22 791 4774
India : Aegis Alexander Graham Bell Scholarships in Telecom Management
A generous range of scholarships are available to students of all nationalities to support full-time study of Masters Program in Telecom Management (MPTMP), commonly known as MBA in Telecom, at Aegis School of Business. All successful candidates are automatically considered for scholarship support and are notified as part of the admissions process.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are considered for all scholarship opportunities. Please note that scholarships vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded. There are a number of scholarships up to $8,750, covering part or full tuition fee, are available for highly motivated self-funded outstanding female candidates from any part of the world.
Aegis, a live consulting based business school, was started with the support of Bharti Telecom (Airtel), India’s top Telecom Company, for developing the next generation of leaders. Aegis School of Business is the most international business school in India, in term of student and faculty diversity. School has over 70 % International candidates, which is the highest among any Indian Business Schools. The international diversity at Aegis prepares participants for a global work place. Aegis offers one-year full time programs: MBA/ PGP, MBA IT, MS in Computer Engineering/ MPIS, Masters in Telecommunication Management program, Post Graduate Program in Communication.
Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your experience, technical competency, academic excellence and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work at Aegis.
Eligibility:
This Scholarship is available for candidates admitted in full-time programs at Aegis and has a confirm offer letter. Candidate should have Bachelors Degree/ Diploma in science or Technology.
To be eligible for Scholarship you need final admission offer letter from Aegis.
Details of Eligibility criteria for admissions can be found here .
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships up to $8,750 covering the full or partial tuition fee are available for highly motivated, self-funded individuals.
Selection Process:
- Applications evaluation and short listing
- Interview of Short-listed candidates ( option for telephonic interview available)
- Please note that scholarships vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded.
Important Dates:
Application on ongoing basis
2nd round application deadline 25 June 2008
3rd round application deadline 10 July 2008
Next Step:
- Resume: Send a copy of your updated Resume for pre-application screening at admission@aegisedu.org
- Application: Complete the application form downloadable / online applicationform http://www.aegisedu.org
/application.htm
Admission Application Form and Scholarship Application Form is common.
When you submit the application for admission along with additional essay for scholarship, your candidature will be automatically processed for scholarships. - Additional one or tow page essay explaining, “Why I should be considered for award of Aegis Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship?”
- Test Scores: Copy of any one of the Test Scores viz. GMAT, GRE, TOEFL (Aegis TOEFL code is 5730), IELTS, CAT, G4ATR (not mandatory). Although it is not mandatory requirement, but it will defiantly increase your prospect of getting the scholarship and candidature in the program.
To explore more about the program and scholarships at Aegis, feel free to call: +91 932 252 5977 or +91 982 087 0483 or Skype:aegis.school.of.business or email: dmission@aegisedu.org
You can also read more details at the official scholarship page.
Main Contact
Sarika Gupta
Director Admissions & Financial Aid
Aegis School of Business
Aegis School of Telecommunication
Mahesh, Plot No.37, Sector 15, CBD, Belapur
Navi Mumbai 400614
Phone: +91 022 67122726
Mobile: +91 (0) 93225 25977
Email: sarika.gupta@aegisedu.org
Skype:aegis.school.of.business
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ireland : National University of Ireland PhD Studentship: Valuation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Department of Economics
Description:
The Department of Economics offers an opportunity to carry out doctoral research with an interdisciplinary team of researchers focusing in particular on the value of ecosystem services and biodiversity in managed landscapes in Ireland. It is part of an innovative project awarded to NUIG to undertake applied economics research into the economic and social values of agro-biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. The candidate’s duties will include research on environmental valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services and the methodological and theoretical issues related to this.
This is a 36 month full time fully funded studentship, to begin in September 2008. The studentship is being funded through the Department of Agriculture and Food’s Stimulus fund and offers tuition fees and a stipend for 3 years (€21,000 per annum). Additional funds are available for traveling to conferences and research visits. Successful candidates will be provided with computing and office facilities and will be joining a dynamic team of young researchers. The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Tom van Rensburg (Department of Economics, NUIG) and Dr. Salvatore Di Falco (University of Kent, UK) and in close affiliation with Dr. Chaosheng Zhang from the Department of Geography (NUIG). The candidate will work closely with another PhD student (ecologist) as well as with a team of Research Scientists, and faculty staff from NUIG. You can read more about the Department of Economics and this project as well as the ENRE (environmental and natural resource economics) group at http://economics.nuigalway.ie
Qualifications:
Candidates should have, or expect to obtain an MA or MSc degree in Economics, or, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Environmental Economics and Management, econometrics or related fields. Research should lead to a PhD thesis as well as to publications in international refereed journals. Essential skills: strong competency with quantitative analysis and experience with econometric software and Geographic Information Systems modelling programs.
Informal contacts concerning the post may be made to Tom van Rensburg: thomas.vanrensburg@nuigalway.ie, Tel: +353 91 493858 or Salvatore Di Falco. s.difalco@kent.ac.uk, Tel: ++44 207 5942696.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a letter outlining their suitability for the position plus a full curriculum vitae, to include the names and contact details of three referees, by post to: Dr. Thomas van Rensburg, Lecturer in Economics, Department of Economics, National University of Ireland, Newcastle Road, Galway or by e-mail to: thomas.vanrensburg@nuigalway.ie.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 11th July 2008.
UK : Cranfield University School of 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
UK : University College London PhD Studentship: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Modelling Rupture of CO2 Pipelines
Department of Chemical Engineering
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is considered to be the most effective way of tackling the effects of global warming. This will require the large-scale capture, transportation and storage of CO2. In the case of coal fired power generation plants, pressurised pipelines are considered to be the most practical, and possibly the only option for transporting the captured CO2 for subsequent storage.
Given the enormous amounts of CO2 contained in such pipelines (typically several million tonnes), a prior knowledge of the release rate and subsequent dispersion in the event of pipeline rupture is central to assessing the failure impact. CO2 is toxic and when inhaled in large concentrations can lead to asphyxiation.
This exciting PhD project aims to extend our award winning work (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh) to develop a computer based model for predicting the failure consequences of CO2 pipelines. The project carried out in close collaboration with a major industrial partner is multidisciplinary involving a variety of subjects including, fluid mechanics, mathematics, heat transfer, quantitative risk assessment and computing. The experience gained is expected to equip the prospective PhD graduate with job opportunities in a variety of industrial sectors particularly in the oil and gas industry.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding First Class Chemical Engineering or Mathematics graduate (although other relevant disciplines will be considered) preferably with computing skills. The funding covers full tuition fees plus maintenance over three years and is open to suitably qualified overseas students.
UCL is consistently classed amongst the top Universities in the world. The UCL Chemical Engineering department in particular received the highest research rating in the most recent Government funded Research Assessment Exercise placing it amongst the only three such departments in the UK.
C.V's should be sent either by post or email as soon as possible to:
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh
Department of Chemical Engineering
University College London
Torrington Place
London WC1E 7JE
Tel: 020 7679 3835
Email: h.mahgerefteh@ucl.ac.uk
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh
UK : University of Wolverhampton PhD Studentship
Statistical shape analysis for the human back
Department of Engineering & Technology,in association with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital,Birmingham
A PhD studentship is available in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Wolverhampton University. This is an opportunity to conduct research on statistical shape analysis of the human back which will be beneficial to patients with spinal deformities such as scoliosis. The Department of Engineering and Technology in conjunction with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham have undertaken research into back shape over the last five years. A prototype system has already been developed and is in regular use in the clinic. It calculates the three-dimensional shape of the back using Fourier transform profilometry and reports clinical data based on angles and lengths. A change to shape analysis of the three-dimensional form will make the clinical results independent of rotation and scale effects; this should improve the reliability and sensitivity of the assessment of deformity.
The 3-year PhD studentship will provide Home/EU tuition fees plus a stipend starting at £13500 for 2008/9. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees (an additional £4810 for 2008/9). The successful candidate will commence in September 2008.
Students should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second-class degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, physical sciences or a related discipline; excellent computer programming and mathematical skills are required.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Fiona Berryman (f.berryman@wlv.ac.uk)
Applications, with a detailed CV, transcripts of all degree results and the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to Dr Fiona Berryman, Department of Engineering and Technology, University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9NT.
Closing date: 14 July 2008
France: PhD Scholarships in Banking and Finance, University of Limoges
PhD scholarships in Banking and Finance
University of Limoges, Department of Economics (France)
The University of Limoges is launching a call for PhD scholarships in Banking and Finance. The selected candidate(s) will be recruited for a period of 3 years. Co-tutorship with other institutions encouraged.
Research to be conducted on Bank Risk and Regulatory implications (Basel II or III, Bank Supervision, Market Discipline, Ownership and Capital Structure…) with strong econometric and/or theoretical background.
Other areas in Banking and Finance are also welcome. The selected candidate(s) will be connected to an international research network. They will be hosted by the LAPE (Laboratoire d’Analyse et de Prospective Economiques, Director: Pr Amine Tarazi).
APPLICATION PACKAGE Candidates should submit the following: 1) Application Form 2) PhD Proposal 3) Detailed CV 4) Support letter(s) 5) Transcript of records
IMPORTANT: The duly accomplished application package must be submitted as an attachment to an email to celine.crouzille-meslier [ at ] unilim.fr with PhD scholarships in Banking and Finance as the subject heading on or before 25 June 2008.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Céline Crouzille-Meslier
Université de Limoges
Faculté de Droit et des Sciences Economiques
LAPE 5 Rue Félix Eboué BP
3137 87031 Limoges Cedex 1
FRANCE
Tel.: (33) 555 14 92 14, Fax : (33) 555 14 92 11
Email: celine.crouzille-meslier [ at ] unilim.fr
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Netherlands : PhD Candidate / Bayesian Hypothesis Testing in Hierarchical Models
University of Amsterdam Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Job description
The Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam searches for a PhD candidate / Bayesian Hypothesis Testing in Hierarchical Models: A PhD Proposal for the Innovation of Psychological Methods.
This PhD project focuses on the application of Bayesian hypothesis tests to hierarchical and possibly order-restricted models. The Bayesian hypothesis test has many advantages over the frequentist hypothesis test (i.e., the p-value methodology). Goal of the project is to highlight the practical and theoretical benefits of the Bayesian hypothesis test by means of application to concrete problems such as response time analysis and participants versus item analysis. Complications such as sensitivity to prior distributions and analytical intractability are addressed by the development of partial Bayes factors and the use of transdimensional Markov chain Monte Carlo methods.
Tasks:
- To carry out the research
- To publish the results (and, consequently, to produce a dissertation)
- Assist senior faculty members in teaching courses at BA- and MA-level (maximum of 15% of the time).
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Candidates must hold (or will soon be awarded) a research-oriented master's degree or equivalent in psychology or statistics. They should have demonstrable knowledge in at least one, and preferably more, of the following areas: psychometrics, mathematical psychology, and Bayesian hierarchical modeling using WinBUGS, WBDev, and R.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the social sciences in the Netherlands. The Faculty serves 7,500 students in numerous Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Science, Psychology, Social Geography, Planning and International Development Studies, and Educational Sciences. The academic staff is employed in education as well as research. There are over 1,100 employees at the Faculty department, which resides in a number of buildings in the centre of Amsterdam.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: See below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be for a period of four years (one year plus a further three years after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation. Based on a full-time appointment, the gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2,000 (first year) up to a maximum of € 2,558 (fourth year).
The intended starting date for this position is September 1st, 2008.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
- About the department (http://www.fmg.uva.nl/english/home.cfm)
- About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/53198A5C-1321-B0BE-68BD314195B61325)
- Dr. Eric-Jan Wagenmakers (http://users.fmg.uva.nl/ewagenmakers/)
You can apply for this job before 20-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
mw. J. Verduijn, Afdeling Psychologie
Roetersstraat 15
1018 WB Amsterdam
E-mail: J.Verduijn@uva.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-2026.
The Netherlands : PhD position in Oral Pathology and Biochemistry
University of Amsterdam The Academic Centre for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA)
Job description
Salivary gland tumors are a very heterogeneous group of tumors comprising more than 40 subtypes, mostly variant adenocarcinomas. Therefore, accurate diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of these tumors is complicated. Adenocarcinomas of the breast and the gastrointestinal tract are characterized by altered expression and glycosylation of mucins with concomitant cellular and humoral immune responses. This has led to immunotherapeutical clinical trials aiming at stimulating the immune reactivity against these types of tumors. This project aims to gain insight in mucin expression and glycosylation patterns of salivary gland carcinomas. In addition, we will investigate whether changes in composition and glycosylation of mucins in salivary gland tumors are reflected in the secreted saliva, with possible application as non-invasive screening for diagnostics of salivary gland tumors. Additional candidate tumor markers may emerge, which will be further validated by studying their presence in embedded archival tissues.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for candidates with a master's degree in biomedical sciences and outstanding experimental skills motivated to improve patient care. Experience with immunohistochemistry, biochemical and molecular techniques is an advantage.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Health)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
The Academic Centre for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA)
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
ACTA comprises the combined Faculties of Dentistry of the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam.
The Research Institute ACTA
Research at ACTA focuses on the study of health and diseases of the oral hard and soft tissues. Beside infectious diseases like dental caries and periodontal inflammatory processes, attention is paid to diseases of salivary glands and oral mucosa. It is the general aim to improve strategies for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of oral diseases.
The Research Institute ACTA has granted a multidisciplinary project on "The possible diagnostic role of mucin expression in tissue and saliva in patients with a salivary gland tumor", resulting from the synergy from the cooperative effort and expertise from the department of Oral Biochemistry and the department of Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be initially for one year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged by three years. The purpose is to complete a PhD-thesis by the end of the fourth year. You can visit our website www.ACTA.nl for a review of working conditions at ACTA.
Salary
Gross monthly salary starts at € 2.000,- in the first year and increases to € 2.558,- in the last year of the appointment, based on a fulltime employment.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Mw. Prof. Dr. E. Bloemena, pathologist, Oral Pathology
Telephone number: 31 (0)20 4444014
E-mail address: E.Bloemena@VUmc.nl
Or Prof. Dr. E.C.I. Veerman, Oral Biochemistry
Telephone number: 31 (0)20 4448672
E-mail address: ECI.Veerman@VUmc.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
- About the department (http://www.acta.nl/english/index.cfm)
- About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/5D30FA83-1321-B0BE-A4793CE4FC78F6CA)
You can apply for this job before 05-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
ACTA
Yvon de Vries
Louwesweg 1
1066 EA Amsterdam
the Netherlands
E-mail: y.de.vries@acta.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-11009.
The Netherlands : PhD student Bone Regeneration and Stem Cells in Oral Surgery
University of Amsterdam Academic Centre for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA)
Job description
With regard to a research project funded by the "Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam" in the area of bone regeneration with adipose stem cells, growth factors, and calcium phosphate carrier for human sinus floor elevation in oral surgery, there is a vacancy for a PhD student at the "Vrije Universiteit".
PhD student Bone Regeneration and Stem Cells in Oral Surgery (1.0 FTE).
One of the limiting factors for placement of dental implants in the lateral maxilla is insufficient alveolar bone height. For more than 25 years these cases are treated with internal maxillary sinus floor augmentation to allow implant surgery (sinus floor elevation). Autologous bone is the golden standard, but harvesting bone has the disadvantage of a second surgical site. Therefore bone substitutes are needed that provide comparable results. The current bone substitutes have the disadvantage of slow bone ingrowth. If grafting with bone substitutes (Calcium Phosphates) is indicated, then sinus floor elevation is favorable, since the bone substitute is surrounded by vital bone. Earlier attempts with addition of growth factors in the sinus floor model were only partially successful and unpredictable, since only low numbers of stem cells were present at the surgical site. The hypothesis is that growth factor-treated stem cells seeded on calcium phosphate carrier will greatlly improve sinus floor elevation in oral surgery. This study is the first to use adipose stem cells for bone regeneration, and will lead to new insights in oral bone regeneration using bone substitutes.
Work environment
The PhD student will perform the work mainly at the Academic Center of Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit, in the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Cell Biology.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Graduated (MSc) in dentistry, (medical) biology, biomedical medicine, biomedical technology, or comparable.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Health)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
Academic Centre for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA)
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
ACTA comprises the combined Faculties of Dentistry of the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: The contract of employment will be for a period of 4 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The contract of employment will be for a period of 4 years. It concerns a 100% employment. The salary is € 2.000,- during the first year, increasing to € 2.558,- gross per month during the fourth year, with a full-time contract of employment.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Dr. Jenneke Klein Nulend
Telephone number: 31 (0)20 44 48660
E-mail address: j.kleinnulend@vumc.nl
Or Prof. Dr. Chris ten Bruggenkate
Telephone number: 31 (0)20-4441030
E-mail address: chr.bruggenkate@vumc.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
- About the department (http://www.acta.nl/english/index.cfm)
- About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/5D465957-1321-B0BE-680C43B8744DC2A8)
You can apply for this job before 05-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
ACTA
Yvon de Vries
Louwesweg 1
1066 EA Amsterdam
the Netherlands
E-mail: y.de.vries@acta.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-11010.
The Netherlands : PhD Position APTADETECT
Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG)
Job description
Mars has long inspired scientists as another habitat for life. Recent evidence for the presence of water on the surface of Mars reinforces this inspiration. In this project, we will exploit emerging technology for the specific detection of traces of extraterrestrial life, the Life Marker Chip, which is based on antibody-mediated detection. The LMC has been designed for robust detection of biomarkers of past and present life, including cellular components of living organisms (proteins, DNA, lipids, etc.), or degradation products thereof. This project will explore aptamers as specific and sensitive affinity ligands as alternatives to antibodies. Aptamers are single-stranded DNA or RNA oligonucleotides that are selected from combinatorial libraries for their ability to specifically recognize target molecules, previously selected for the LMC. Aptamers will be selected using kinetic capillary electrophoresis strategies. Using the LMC optical detection platform, we will optimize and apply these instruments for the detection of life under extreme conditions, as are found on the Martian (sub-)surface, using simulations of such conditions. Improved sensitivity and specificity are expected to also contribute to the wide applicability of the LMC for terrestrial applications in diagnostic analysis. Additional variants of the LMC will be developed to allow for robust detection of biomarkers of specific organisms and their metabolic properties important for processes occurring under extreme environments, ranging from detection of traces of early life, to the robust and remote supervision of biotechnological processes. The project is funded by the SRON-NWO User Support Programme Space Research. You will work in the Molecular Ecology Group (Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University), in collaboration with the Geomicrobiology group (Molecular Cell Physiology, VU University Amsterdam, Dr. W. R%u05E6ling) and the Astrobiology group (Leiden University, Prof. Dr. P. Ehrenfreund).
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
University Graduate
- You have an MSc degree in microbiology/molecular biology or a related field
- You are an enthousiastic, motivated person, with affinity with microbial ecology, astrobiology and biosensor development
- You are a team-player, and have good communicative and collaborative skills (also in English)
- You are willing to participate in education at Wageningen University
- You are eager to participate in the WIMEK/SENSE Ph.D. program
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG)
AFSG is the organisation for development and transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable applications of agro-components for safe and healthy food and non-food products.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salary: scale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1,5 years 2,5 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
You will be appointed initially for a fulltime position for 18 months at the Laboratory of Microbiology at Wageningen University. It is anticipated that the appointment will be extended to 4 years. Gross maximum salary per month €2000 in the first year, growing to €2558 in the last year based on full-time employment.
Hay-profile: Promovendus (PhD student).
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Hauke Smidt
Telephone number: 0317-483102
E-mail address: hauke.smidt@wur.nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 03-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Wageningen UR - AFSG
Bode 118
I. Lamers
P.O.Box 17
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: afsg-vacatures@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AFSG 08.073.
The Netherlands : PhD Position in Accounting
University of Amsterdam Faculty of Economics and Business
Job description
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) conducts international research in the fields of accounting, finance, management, economics and econometrics. It also provides academic courses in these areas. The UvA Business School and the UvA School of Economics form part of the FEB. The FEB currently has the following vacancy: PhD position in Accounting
The project is entitled: Accounting Standards, Corporate Governance and the Banking Industry.
During recent times the banking industry has been going through volatile times with most banking stock taking large declines. The proposed research will examine the performance of banks related to external governance by IFRS and internal governance by boards focused on the US and Western Europe companies. The research will contribute to the value relevance literature in capital markets and the role played by financial analysts and corporate insiders.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
- Master's (MSc) in the area of accounting with excellent examination results in both course work and the MSc thesis component
- Completion of a conceptual course in international accounting standards at the Masters level
- A high standard of knowledge in econometrics
- Interest and experience in collecting large data bases
- Demonstrated mastery of both written and spoken English
- Conviction to complete the requirements toward a PhD degree within four years
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Economics)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Economics and Business
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) conducts international research in the fields of accounting, finance, management, economics and econometrics. It also provides academic courses in these areas. The UvA Business School and the UvA School of Economics form part of the FEB.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: See below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will initially be for 18 months, to be extended to a total of 4 years upon excellent performance (an evaluation will be held after 14 months). The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2,000 (first year) up to a maximum of € 2,558 (final year) gross per month. The collective employment agreement of the Dutch universities will be applicable. The PhD thesis should be finalised within four years. In this period, the candidate will also be expected to do some teaching (20% of the time).
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Dr. Allan Hodgson
Telephone number: 31 20 525 4211
E-mail address: a.c.hodgson@uva.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
- About the department (http://www.feb.uva.nl/english/)
- About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/53772BE8-1321-B0BE-A44A02BD644835D9)
- Amsterdam Business School (http://www.abs.uva.nl/abshome/home.cfm)
- Accounting Section (http://www.abs.uva.nl/accounting/home.cfm)
You can apply for this job before 22-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
University of Amsterdam, Personnel Department.
Bernadette Clemens
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: applications-feb@uva.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-5030.
The Netherlands : PhD Researcher SBR-recycling
University of Twente Engineering Technology
Job description
Project
This project focuses on one of the most urgent waste problems related to mobility: the problem of worn-out passenger car tires. Currently, more than 6 million of waste passenger car tires are collected within the Netherlands. Stacking these tires would result in pile as high as 1200 km. Next of being an environmental problem, this is an immense resource of raw material. However, rubber is such a durable material that it is not easily re-processed as e.g. plastics are.
Collection of used tires is done by an association called BeM, the abbreviation for ‘Band en Milieu’, translated: ‘Tires and Environment’. One of the goals of the association is to find or develop new valuable applications for recycled tire material. Therefore, BeM invested in this project: they are fully financing the work......
This project is executed in co-operation with the University of Groningen (RUG), Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The devulcanization process parameters as elaborated in a small-scale batch process at UT will be transposed into a continuously operating process and scaled up at RUG. The PhD researcher sought right now will start with the investigation of the influence of material composition on the devulcanization process and will develop the small scale process at the UT.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Profile
You have completed a Masters in mechanical engineering, materials science, chemical technology or equivalent. You are proficient in spoken and written English and you have well developed social skills to co-operatively work in a research group.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Engineering)
Organization
University of Twente
Engineering Technology
Sharing knowledge, working together, research, innovation. It is all part of the only campus university in the Netherlands: the University of Twente (UT). A university with an international character. We have for example many foreign doctoral students, and master programmes are provided in English. Divided over 5 faculties, we provide more than 50 Bachelor and Master programmes, varying from Applied Physics and Public Administration to Applied Communication Science and Biomedical Technology. In beautiful green surroundings, more than 8000 students and 2700 staff live, work and recreate at the UT. It is also a place where talented people get every opportunity to perform cutting edge research. But as an entrepreneurial university this is not all we do. In ‘Kennispark’, for example, we work together with the business community, we support our students in setting up their own businesses and participate in many projects in the area of knowledge development. In brief, a dynamic climate in which to work and study.
The faculty of Engineering Technology has about 270 employees and 1500 students and consists of four departments: Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technology. The Center for Transport Studies is part of the Civil Engineering department. The Center for Transport Studies is conducting cutting-edge research and providing educational training in the area of strategic planning, traffic management and advanced driver assistance.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salary: scale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Appointment and salary
We offer a challenging position in an exciting new field of materials Elastomer Technology & Engineering group. You are offered a project for a period of four years. The salary is between € 2000,-- and € 2558,-- gross per month. In addition, we offer our employees a broad package of secondary benefits.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof.dr.ir. Jacques Noordermeer
Telephone number: 31 53 489 25 29
E-mail address: j.w.m.noordermeer@utwente.nl
Or dr.dipl.chem. Wilma Dierkes
Telephone number: 31 53 489 4721
E-mail address: w.k.dierkes@utwente.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.utwente.nl/en/)
- About the department (http://www.ctw.utwente.nl/en/index.html)
- About the function (http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/vacatures_externe_werving/Externe vacatures WP/08-17)
- faculty of Engineering Technology (http://www.ctw.utwente.nl/en/)
- website ETE (http://www.ete.ctw.utwente.nl)
You can apply for this job before 15-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
University of Twente
CTW
N. Netty Kollen
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede
E-mail: personeelszaken@ctw.utwente.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT/08/170.
The Netherlands : 2 PhD-Students "Surfactant-assisted enhanced oil recovery"
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Department of Applied Physics
Job description
The project involves the design, setup and analysis of experiments as well as numerical simulations concerning surfactant-induced transport at liquid-air and liquid-liquid interfaces in the presence of geometrical confinement and constraints. First, model systems using materials such as silicon and glass and high-purity fluids such as water and hexadecane will be considered before attempting to study the process with crude oil and natural rock.
Experimental techniques will involve optical interferometry, confocal microscopy and x-ray computed tomography. Numerical techniques will involve Stokes flow solvers and the lubrication approximation, as well as level-set, volume-of-fluid and diffuse-interface methods. It is anticipated that one candidate will focus on numerical modeling and simulations and the other candidate on corresponding experiments. The candidates will spend about 40% of their time at Shell, Rijswijk.
RequirementsRequired education/skills:University Graduate
Interested candidates possessing fluency in English and a Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent are encouraged to apply. Experience in fluid dynamics is highly desirable but not required.
Job type: Research / AdvisingWorkfield(s):
- Teaching & Research
Organization
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Department of Applied Physics
The Department of Applied Physics at the Eindhoven University of Technology has 25 professorial chairs with about 65 academic and 60 technical specialists, as well as 110 graduate and 375 undergraduate students. The leading research themes cover functional materials, gas and fluid dynamics, and plasma and radiation physics. The department has extensive national and international partnerships, including industrial partners. It participates in several national (top) research schools, and in the national top technology institute for polymers, the Dutch Polymer Institute.The Eindhoven University of Technology is one of the three participants in the Dutch 3TU Federation of Universities of Technology.
Conditions of employmentEstimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. A. Darhuber
Telephone number: 31(0)402474490
Or additional information can be obtained through the following link:Application
You can apply for this job before 30-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
31(0)402474490
Prof. A. Darhuber
Postbus 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
Nederland
E-mail: a.a.darhuber@tue.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber V34.313.
The Netherlands : PhD Student Tropical Algebraic Groups
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Department of Mathematics and Computer science
Job description
As PhD Student in the TAG project you will perform scientific research, present results on international conferences, and publish results in scientific journals.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
To be eligible you should have
- a M.Sc. in Mathematics,
- strong affinity with algebra and combinatorics, and
- good communication and writing skills in English.
Prior knowledge of algebraic groups and/or tropical geometry is an advantage but not a must. Indeed, applications in one of the other areas of the Discrete Algebra and Geometry group will be also be considered.
Job type: Research / AdvisingWorkfield(s):
- Teaching & Research
Organization
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Department of Mathematics and Computer science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides undergraduate and MSc programs in Mathematics and in Computer Science. The department has research collaborations with other departments at the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven as well as with a large number of other universities and companies, both at home and abroad. The Department has approximately 350 employees and more than 700 students.
Conditions of employmentEstimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 jaar
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
dr. ir. J. Draisma
Telephone number: 31(0)402474578
Or Ms. P.J. Evers BC
Telephone number: 31(0)402472321
E-mail address: pzwin@tue.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through the following link:Application
You can apply for this job before 01-09-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Postbus 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
Nederland
E-mail: pzwin@tue.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber V32.021.
The Netherlands : 2 PhD students Organization and Strategy
Universiteit Maastricht Department Organization & Strategy
Job description
Function title: AT 2008.150 2 PhD students Organization and Strategy
Research and training in fields of Organization Studies, Empirical Industrial organization, HRM, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Innovation, Applied Labor Economics.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Having a MSc or MPhil with high grades in social sciences or business administration. Highly interested in academic research.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Economics)
Organization
Universiteit Maastricht
Department Organization & Strategy
Universiteit Maastricht (UM) the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Currently UM has around 11500 students and 3,000 employees. Reflecting the universitys strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of law, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.
Conditions of employment
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: PhD students get contracts for three (MPhil graduates) or four (MSc graduates) y
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Your salary would be € 2.000,- gross per month in the first year up to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year according to the PhD-student salary.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Martin Carree
Telephone number: 31-43-3884981
E-mail address: m.carree@os.unimaas.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through the following link:Application
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Universiteit Maastricht
FEBA, HR Department
P.O.Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
E-mail: recruitmentfeba@efb.unimaas.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 2008.150.
The Netherlands : PhD Position: Quenches in strongly-correlated quantum systems
Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
Job description
A PhD position will be available from September 2008 at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of the University of Amsterdam. The student will contribute to the development of new theoretical sets of tools and methods for quench problems, within the context of quantum integrability and field theory. Both analytical development and numerical implementations will form an inherent part of the project.
This project will address quench problems, wherein one of a quantum system's parameters (coupling, external field, ...) is suddenly changed. The ensuing dynamics is in general expected to reveal novel correlation effects in strongly interacting systems such as ultra small metallic grains, atomic gases in optical lattices/atom chips, and quantum spin chains.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Masters in Theoretical Physics or equivalent training. Knowledge of various methods of strongly-correlated systems such as integrability and the Bethe Ansatz, (conformal) field theory, bosonization, DMFT or DMRG will be appreciated. Good general analytical and programming skills are required.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
The successful candidate will be employed by the FOM foundation, and will be based in the condensed matter theory group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of the University of Amsterdam (ITFA).
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2457
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 year
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist. You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,457 euro gross per month. You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM. A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines which teaching activities you will be responsible (up to a maximum of 10% of your time). The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personnel (in English.General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
J.-S. Caux
Telephone number: 31 (0)20 525 57 75
E-mail address: j.s.caux@uva.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.science.uva.nl)
- About the function (http://www.fom.nl/live/vacatures/vacature.pag?objectnumber=76955)
You can apply for this job before 20-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Instituut voor Theoretische Fysica
Jean-S%u05D9bastien Caux
Valckenierstraat 65
1018 XE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: j.s.caux@uva.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT-76955.
The Netherlands : PhD in Analysing the Tsw resistance gene of Pepper
Wageningen UR, Laboratory Virology
Job description
In a concerted action, the PhD student, a post-doc and a technician will study how Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is able to break the Tsw resistance gene in pepper, to clone and analyse the Tsw gene and using this knowledge to identify useful and durable alleles of this gene. Whilst the post-doc will concentrate on map-based cloning of the Tsw gene and allelic searches, the Ph D student will determine the TSWV avirulence gene, develop diagnostic markers for distinguishing TSWV pathotypes, and analyse obtained Tsw alleles for their performance towards TSWV and related tospoviruses. In close collaboration with a seed company the project, financially supported by the foundation STW (Stichting Technische Wetenschappen), aims to deliver durable resistance traits to combat tospoviruses emerging in pepper crops worldwide.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
For the PhD Virology we are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree in a relevant field (Molecular Sciences, Plant Sciences, Virology) who feels challenged by the aims of this project and has a strong drive for experimental research.
Further requirements include:
- a good command of written and spoken English
- excellent writing and presentation skills
- proven ability to organize laboratory- and/or greenhouse experiments
- experience in molecular biology/plant science and/or virology
- well developed communicative skills
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)
Organization
Wageningen UR, Laboratory Virology
The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Virology at the Wageningen University. The Laboratory has already conducted previous studies on mapping, cloning and characterizing disease resistance genes from plants. Excellent facilities exist for studying virus-plant interactions and molecular cloning approaches.
Laboratory of Virology, Wageningen University.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 18 months initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Full time position for a period of 18 months initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Gross salary will be € 2.000,- per month in the first year rising to € 2.558,- per month in the fourth year, according to the collective labor agreement of the VNSU.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. Rob Goldbach
Telephone number: 31 317 483090
E-mail address: rob.goldbach@wur.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 26-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Wageningen UR, Laboratory Virology
Department Personnel and Organization
D. Wissink
P.O. Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT: DPW 08-23.
The Netherlands : Ph.D Position, Physics, In-situ, video-rate STM during electrochemical depositio
Leiden University Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Job description
Function title: Ph.D Position, Physics, In-situ, video-rate STM during electrochemical depositio Electrodeposition is a low-cost electrochemical process, in which a conducting surface is plated to serve as an electrode. The importance of this technique is reflected in both the industrial activity, which dates back more than 150 years, and in a multitude of applications in our daily life. Typical applications include a galvanic surface-finishing process for corrosion and wear protection, electrical connections in the semiconductor industry or decorative applications.
The aim of the project is to study the growth of coatings on an atomic scale during the plating process in order to unravel the underlying, dominating atomic processes. Therefore we will use in-situ, realtime, video-rate STM. Our group holds the world record in fast imaging. Instead of several minutes per image, we are uniquely capable of obtaining imaging speeds up to 200 images per second (see [1] for more information).
STM observations on coatings are rather difficult, as this requires measurements on polycrystalline and, therefore, rough surfaces. We gathered the expertise to routinely obtain high-resolution images on polycrystalline surfaces [2, 3]. In order to unravel the dominating atomic processes, which are responsible for the development of a certain film structure, a detailed knowledge about polycrystalline thin-film growth, plating (electrochemistry), and basic surface science is required.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
For this position, we are searching for an ambitious candidate with a recent M.Sc. degree in (electro)chemistry and/or physics. The ideal applicant has
- a decent background in plating/electrochemistry;
- experience with Scanning Probe Microscopes, preferable STM;
- a solid background knowledge in fundamental surface science / metallurgy (see keywords above);
- and a strong technical affinity, as operation of complex instrumentation is required.
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
Leiden University
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.leiden.edu/)
- About the department (http://www.science.leidenuniv.nl/e/)
- About the function (http://www.vacatures.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?m=1&c=1830)
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Physics
Einsteinweg 55
Dr.M.J. Rost
Postbus 9502
2300 RA Leiden
Nertherlands
E-mail: rost@physics.leidenuniv.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 8-132.
The Netherlands : Ph.D Position, physics, Subsurface AFM - Scanning Ultrasound Holography
Leiden University Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Job description
The need for obtaining nondestructive, real-space subsurface information on the nanometer length scale is critical for numerous applications in material science and biological systems, as one would like to measure buried and embedded structures. Examples are damages in stacked structures in microelectronics and nuclei of cells.
Recently, Shekhawat and Dravid demonstrated the subsurface resolution capabilities of a home-build atomic force microscope [1].
We have a track record in the construction and application of high-speed scanning probe microscopes [2], for the live observation of dynamic phenomena at surfaces and membranes.
The project starts with the construction of a new mechanical hardware (AFM) that enables obtaining subsurface information. For this purpose it is necessary to develop a new sample holder as well as a new tip holder, through both of which ultrasonic sound waves can be launched towards the sample surface. High frequency knowledge is, therefore, an advantage for the position. The possible resolution of this unique instrument will be demonstrated on both solid material science samples and biological samples.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
For this position, we are searching for an ambitious candidate with a recent M.Sc. degree in physics.
The ideal applicant has
- experience with Scanning Probe Microscopes, preferable AFM;
- experience with high frequency generation and detection (MHz, GHz);
- background knowledge in fundamental surface science;
- and a strong affinity with the construction & experience with the operation of complex instrumentation.
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
Leiden University
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.leiden.edu/)
- About the department (http://www.science.leidenuniv.nl/e/)
- About the function (http://www.vacatures.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?m=1&c=1829)
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Physics
Einsteinweg 55
Dr.M.J. Rost
Postbus 9502
2300 RA Leiden
Nertherlands
E-mail: rost@physics.leidenuniv.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 8-131.
The Netherlands : PhD position Economics f/m
The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA)
Maastricht, 6200 MD (Abroad), 40 hours per week
Job description
Function title: AT 2008.154 PhD position Economics f/m
The candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary research group at ROA, where he/she will carry out a research project in the area of Labor Economics, Behavioral (Labor) Economics, or Education Economics.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Successfully completed a one- or two-years Master degree (MSc. or MPhil.) in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or in a related area. Have a very good "competence" in written and spoken English.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Economics)
Organization
The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market
The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA)
The research field of the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) concerns the match between education and the labour market. ROA's research efforts intend to make a significant contribution to both academic and societal discussions on the effects of knowledge and skills acquired in education and in other learning situations on occupational careers, performance within organisations and the development of the economy. ROA is a research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Maastricht University.
The research field of the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) concerns the match between education and the labour market. ROA's research efforts intend to make a significant contribution to both academic and societal discussions on the effects of knowledge and skills acquired in education and in other learning situations on occupational careers, performance within organisations and the development of the economy. ROA is a research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Maastricht University.
Conditions of employment
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
Your salary would be € 2.000,- gross per month in the first year up to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year according to the PhD-student salary.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof. dr. T.J. Dohmen
Telephone number: 31 (0)43-3883647
E-mail address: t.dohmen@roa.unimaas.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.roa.unimaas.nl/workingatroa.htm)
- About the department (http://www.roa.unimaas.nl)
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA)
FEBA, HR Department
T.J. Dohmen
P.O.Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
E-mail: recruitmentfebafhs@efb.unimaas.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 2008.154.
