UK : Newcastle University MPhil/PhD Partial Studentships

Archaeology, Ancient History, Classics, History, History of Medicine

Funding and Finance

School of Historical Studies

Closing Date: 31st July 2008

Details:

There are four partial postgraduate research studentships available in the School of Historical Studies.

The studentships are only available to students embarking upon their first year of study of a PhD or MPhil in a subject offered by the School - Archaeology, Ancient History, Classics, History or History of Medicine. The studentships are non-renewable in further years.

Each studentship covers tuition fees for one year only at UK/EU rates (part-time students may apply and spread their studentship over the first two years of part-time study). International students may apply, but an award will only be made at UK/EU tuition fee rates. An additional top-up sum may be added at the discretion of the Studentships Committee to assist with living expenses through the award of additional Faculty funding where available.

A condition of the studentships is that the award holders will undertake the following obligations:

1) Take the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Faculty module which qualifies postgraduate students to teach undergraduate students in Semester One of their programme of study

2) Undertake up to a total of 100 hours of appropriate unpaid work for the School during the course of the studentship (e.g. representing the School at postgraduate open days, assisting with undergraduate teaching and assessment).

How to Apply
Before submitting an application, you must have already applied and received an offer of a place for a MPhil or PhD in one of the following subject areas:

Archaeology
Ancient History or Classics
History
History of Medicine

You should submit a covering letter and two-page CV. Your covering letter should provide details of the proposed title and brief description of your proposed research topic with the name of your prospective supervisor in the School of Historical Studies. Your application should demonstrate an outstanding track record of academic achievement.

Applications should be sent to: SHIS Studentships Committee, c/o Sandra Fletcher, Postgraduate Secretary, School of Historical Studies, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU.

Deadline for Applications: 4pm on 31 July 2008

Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application in early September.

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Spain: PhD on Biologically Based Robotics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Employer: Paul F.M.J.Verschure, Technology Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

PhD on biologically based robotics

We have 2 PhD positions in the field of robotics, biomimetics and computational neuroscience in the context of a EU founded project (NeuroCHEM: Biologically inspired computation for chemical sensing), starting now. This is an offer for full-time research positions. The selected candidates will work in a multidiciplinary environment at the Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS) group at the Institute of Audiovisual Studies (IUA) at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.

Candidates are expected to have a strong mathematical background (engineering, physics, mathematics, etc), and an interest in neuroscience, neural networks, biologically inspired technology and robotics.

Experience with electronics and robotics, and strong programming skills (C++, matlab) will be appreciated. Candidates should be autonomous, creative and able to work in teams in a multidisciplinary environment. As part of their work, the candidates are expected to write high quality scientific papers, and to be involved in the management of the project (deliverables, reports, etc). Therefore a good written and spoken level of English is required.

For further information, contact Dr. Sergi Bermúdez i Badia

(email: sergi.bermudez[ at ]upf.edu // website: http://www.specs.upf.edu/).

Canada: MS and PhD Studentships in System Dynamics and Control, Ryerson University

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme with a focus on system design, dynamics, and control. Four Ph.D studentships are immediately available in the areas of Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Underactuated Systems, and Fault-Tolerant and Intelligent Control. The research will be supervised by Professor Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair and in collaborations with Canadian and American industries. The candidates will have an opportunity to work with these industries on real problems of practical significance.

The research involves theoretical and experimental work. The candidates should have a master’s/doctoral degree in Mathematics/ Aerospace /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer
engineering. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics, and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable. The prospective candidates should send (preferably by email before July 28, 2008) their resumes along with names and contact information of three references as well as copies of research papers to:

Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: +1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908; Fax: +1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar[ at ]ryerson.ca

Deadline: July 28, 2008.

UK : University of Huddersfield PhD Studentship in Robotic Abrasive Finishing Technology Development

Centre for Precision Technologies

Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year full-time research studentship leading to a PhD. This studentship is fully funded by the University of Huddersfield and is open to UK, EU and overseas candidates. The studentship offers a stipend of £10,000.00 tax-free per year as well as payment of tuition fees. The successful candidate will work on a research project in the field of "Robotic Abrasive Finishing Technology Development" under the supervision of Dr. Xun Chen in the Centre for Precision Technologies - a world renowned centre of precision engineering.

The project will develop a new generation abrasive finishing technology which will combine both advantages of grinding and polishing to simultaneously achieve high efficiency materials removal as grinding and excellent surface quality as polishing. The successful candidate will work closely with industrial partners to apply the new techniques to aerospace, energy and biomedicine productions

The candidates should have a good degree in mechanical manufacturing engineering, materials science, physics or other related disciplines. The candidate with work experience in machining process monitoring and control, robotics and artificial intelligence will be an advantage. We are looking for outstanding, highly motivated individuals with relevant background to work in our multidiscipline team.

Applicants should initially send a full C.V. to Dr Xun Chen, followed by sending a completed application form with 2 references. For further details, please contact Dr Xun Chen, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.

Deadline for applications: 31 July 2008

Project to start: 1 September 2008 or thereafter as soon as possible.

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Germany : University of Heidelberg PhD-Research Fellowships

The Dialogue Between Cultures in the late Colonial Andean World

Transcultural Studies

The excellence initiative „Transcultural Studies“ of the Ruprecht-Karls-University in Heidelberg invites applications for three PhD-research fellowships for its junior-research-group The Dialogue Between Cultures in the late Colonial Andean World by Dr. Claudia Brosseder.

The interdisciplinary research group wants to investigate the interaction between South American and European scholars and Amerindian and Afro-American people. We are looking how scholars in the arts, sciences, theology, and in cultural practices construed cultural identities and how they got influenced by Amerindians.

These fellowships will be awarded to outstanding Latin Americanists interested in devoting their PhD-thesis to the research transcultural activities in Latin American History, and especially the Andes. Fellowships are open to scholars in History, the History of Science, Ethnography, Art-history, Religious studies, and Historical Archaeology from all countries. During the appointment, fellows will be expected to pursue independent research at Heidelberg and participate in the meetings of our research-group as well as in those of the larger community including twelve researchers, who will all investigate transcultural phenomena in different areas of the world. Three years in residence at the University of Heidelberg are expected. Funds for research are available. Knowledge of the German language is not required.

Applications from women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged. For further information please contact: Tstudies@listserv.uni-heidelberg.de.

Applicants must submit all of the following (including letters of recommendation) by August 22, 2008.

• A two-page cover letter indicating the applicant’s interests.
  
• A curriculum vitae.

Two letters of recommendation sent directly to Dekanat der Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität Heidelberg, Transcultural Studies, Projekt Dr. Claudia Brosseder, Voßstraße 2, Gebäude 4370, DE-69115 Heidelberg, Tstudies@listserv.uni-heidelberg.de

Please send the application material to this same address. We will not return the material we have received.

Fellowships awards will be announced in the first week of September 2008. Fellowships begin mid October 2008.

UK : University of Kent Industrial CASE Research Studentship

In-vitro dissolution and drug delivery

Medway School of Pharmacy associated with Colorcon Inc.

Development of an in-vitro testing method to be used for investigation of parandial effects on hydrophilic hypromellose matrix tablets

Dr Ali Nokhodchi (Universities of Kent and Greenwich) & Dr Ali R. Rajabi-Siahboomi (Colorcon Inc.)

The Medway School of Pharmacy is inviting applications for a distinguished three-year EPSRC Industrial CASE Ph.D. studentship commencing in September 2008. The studentship is open to UK. EU nationals would be eligible if they have been in UK for at least 3 years. Overseas students are eligible for this post if the student can demonstrate that they have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the previous three years (i.e. that they have had an unrestricted leave to stay and that their stay in the UK has not been restricted by a student and/or other visa, or condition). This is due to the nature of the funding and will attract an annual stipend of £12608.

It is documented that the extended release of drug from hydrophilic matrix tablets may be affected by co-administration of food. Changes of the tablet erosion have been reported as an important component for this effect. The aim of the Ph.D. project will be to identify the postprandial factors responsible for changes in tablet erosion and to develop predictive in-vitro test methods.

Candidates with an interest in drug delivery and pharmaceutical sciences are invited to apply. You will have obtained a Masters or B.Sc. (first or upper second class) or equivalent in pharmacy, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences or joint disciplines.

Applications, including a covering letter detailing research interests and aspirations, a detailed CV including names and contact details of two referees should be sent to Dr Ali Nokhodchi (E-mail:a.nokhodchi@kent.ac.uk or a.nokhodchi@gre.ac.uk Tel: 01634883846).

Closing date for application is 22 August 2008.

The Netherlands : PhD-Student (Medicine, Care and the Imperative of Inclusive Thinking)

University of Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities

Amsterdam, 1012 VT (Noord-Holland), 30 hours per week

Job description
PhD-Student (promovendus)
0.8 FTE for four years (full-time negotiable).

Medicine, Care and the Imperative of Inclusive Thinking

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate

• the candidate should have completed a research master's degree in a relevant field, whether in history, the social sciences or cultural studies. In case the thesis has not yet been finished, the candidate should be able to certify when it will be completed.
• the candidate should have ample demonstrable experience in archival research and/or relevant theoretical training.
• a good publication record will be appreciated.
• willingness to work within a team is considered a plus.
• a dissertation must be completed by the end of the appointment.
• the successful candidate should possess excellent skills in writing and speaking in English, or acquire them within a year. If not fluent in Dutch already, he or she will have to be prepared to learning Dutch. The dissertation may be written in Dutch or in English.

Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)

Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Humanities
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 Humanities undertakes teaching and research with a strong international orientation in a large number of disciplines within the field of language and culture. The faculty is situated in the centre of Amsterdam and maintains close contacts with many cultural institutions in the city. It employs almost a thousand staff members and its courses are attended by approximately 6,500 students.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 30
Additional conditions of employment:
This is a temporary appointment for one year. Satisfactory performance is subject for an appointment for another three years. The gross monthly salary will range from € 2000 to € 2558 (scale P 0-3), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week).

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. dr. James Kennedy
Telephone number: 31 (0)20-525 3155
E-mail address: j.c.kennedy1@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.hum.uva.nl/english/home.cfm)
• About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/E80DA4B8-1321-B0BE-A4E53FF3EACAB11C)

Application
You can apply for this job before 30-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Prof. drJ.F.T.M. van Dijck
Spuistraat 210
1012 VT Amsterdam
the Netherlands
E-mail: solliciteren2008-fgw@uva.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-3062.

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The Netherlands : PhD-researcher 'Stable Isotope Geochemistry'

Utrecht University

(1,0 fte)
(Utrecht), 38 hours per week

Job description
Function title: PhD-researcher 'Stable Isotope Geochemistry'
We are currently looking for a candidate for a PhD position at Utrecht University concerning the project: 'Testing the robustness of the sulphur stable isotope biomarker and palaeoredox indicator for planetary exploration'.

Stable sulphur isotope ratios are likely to be a key tool in future planetary exploration missions for identifying possible traces of life, constraining atmospheric composition and surface redox conditions, especially on Mars where extensive sulphate deposits were recently discovered. To calibrate the extraterrestrial record it is of critical importance to explain the observed variation in terrestrial S isotopes through time. Calibration relies on the analysis of both sulphide and sulphate minerals, predominantly pyrite and baryte preserved in sedimentary rocks and typically metamorphosed to between lower greenschist (>300^oC, 0.1-0.5 GPa) and granulite facies (600-900^oC, 0.2-1.2 GPa). Recrystallization and interaction with other minerals and/or fluids during metamorphism can result in homogenization or modification of the S isotope signature. Impact metamorphism may also prove to be a problem in interpreting the Martian record. In this study we intend to quantify the effects of metamorphism on the preservation of original S isotopic variations in pyrite and baryte, by experimentally re-equilibrating natural and synthetic samples with fluids over a range of oxidizing and reducing conditions from Greenschist (350-5250C, 0.2-1.0 GPa) to Amphibolite facies (525-725^oC, 0.2-1.2 GPa). We will also investigate the effect of pressure jarosite alteration kinetics at 2-3 GPa. Experiments will employ high-pressure hydrothermal annealing and piston cylinder equipment. The specific aim is to assess over which planetary environments S isotopes can be used as a robust biomarker and palaeoredox indicator. We expect our results to give an impetus to future exploration of stable isotopic variations on Mars or other extraterrestrial sites.

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an MSc or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences or a related field. Experience in stable isotope geochemistry, mineralogy and experimental rock deformation would be an advantage. He/she communicates easily in English, both verbally as in writing.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)

Organization
Utrecht University
The Faculty of Geosciences offers education and research concerning the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and anthroposphere. With a population of 2200 students (BSc and MSc) and 575 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty is organised in four Departments:

1. Innovation and Environmental Sciences
2. Earth Sciences
3. Physical Geography
4. Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning.

The Utrecht Department of Earth Sciences conducts teaching and research across the full range of the solid and environmental Earth sciences, with activities in almost all areas of Biogeology, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics and Hydrogeology. Research is integrated into two major programmes, embedding five interdisciplinary themes addressing the structure and dynamics of the planetary interior, the evolution of the lithosphere, the properties of Earth materials, as well as actuo- and paleo-environments and climates.

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:
We offer a full-time PhD-position for 4 years, contingent on a satisfactory performance. Monthly salary starts at € 2,000.- and is expected to increase to € 2,558.- in the fourth year of appointment. We also offer a pension scheme, a collective health insurance and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities and are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8 % per year and a year-end bonus of 6,4%.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr Paul Mason
E-mail address: mason@geo.uu.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

• About the organization (http://www.geo.uu.nl/homegeosciences/25388main.html)
• The website of Utrecht University’s Institute of Earth Sciences (http://www.geo.uu.nl/ivau)

Application
You can apply for this job before 12-09-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Faculty of Geosciences
Personnel Department

P.O. Box 80.115
3508 TC Utrecht

E-mail: PenO@geo.uu.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 72111.

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The Netherlands : PhD fellow Technological development of vegetable products for infants

Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG)

Wageningen, 6708 PD (Gelderland), 38 hours per week

Job description
The Divisions of Food Physics and Product Design and Quality Management are cooperating in a project on preferences of vegetable products in infants and young children. In order to influence vegetable consumption, it is essential to study the opportunities to develop vegetable products.
The PhD-project focuses on the technological development of new starch-based vegetable products for young infants, and deals with the processing, structure and physical properties of new vegetable matrices. The specific research questions that are addressed in this project are: which structure and physical properties correspond best to children’s preferences; which are the optimal production processes for starch-based vegetable matrices; what are the effects of the matrix properties and processing conditions on flavour release, and availability of bio-active compounds. Physical properties of the products will be determined using a combination of rheological techniques (Paar Physica controlled stress rheometers, Caber 1 extensional rheometer, and texture analyzers). The structure of the products will be investigated using microscopic techniques such as Confocal Scanning Laser Microscopy (CSLM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Also a small-scale transparent extrusion cell and a shear cell, both coupled to microscopes, are used to study formation of the structure of the product during processing. Flavour release and availability of bio-active compounds will be analyzed by MS-Nose or Head space analysis in an artificial mouth system. Release of bio-active components from the food matrix will be studied by simulated digestion of the products in vitro. The research will be performed in close collaboration with a second PhD, in the Division of Human Nutrition, focused on the development of vegetable preferences in young infants.

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate with strong interest in product development

• MSc in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Physical Chemistry
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Team player, but also able to work independent

Proficiency in English (both oral and written)
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)

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

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Temporary contract for 18 months, contract can be extended with 2,5 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Temporary contract for 18 months, for 38 hours per week. Salary: from € 2,000.00 to € 2,558.00, based on full time employment. After a positive evaluation of the first 18 months, contract will be extended for the remaining 2 ½ years.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr Leonard Sagis
Telephone number: 0317-485023
E-mail address: leonard.sagis@wur.nl

Application
You can apply for this job before 13-08-2008 (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 08.081.

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UK : University of Sheffield NIHR Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit Funded Studentship (4 years)

School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences & Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Does macrophage priming by hypoxia enhance arteriogenesis?

£17,695 - £20,484 per annum

Supervisor: Dr Tim Chico & Dr Steve Renshaw

Atherosclerosis reduces distal blood flow and induces hypoxia/ischaemia. This is improved by remodelling of pre-existing communications with other arterial territories to form "collateral vessels", a process termed arteriogenesis. Arteriogenesis reduce symptoms and improves survival, but no therapy is available that promotes arteriogenesis. The monocyte/macrophage is a key driver of arteriogenesis. Preventing macrophage recruitment to the site of vessel remodelling reduces, while promoting recruitment enhances arteriogenesis, though it is difficult to visualise macrophage / vascular interactions in vivo using conventional animal models. It is not known whether downstream hypoxia/ischaemia promotes arteriogenesis. Culturing macrophages in hypoxia directly induces several pro-arteriogenic genes. Equally, signals from hypoxic tissue may indirectly induce separate pro-arteriogenic pathways in macrophages that subsequently home to sites of vessel remodelling. We have developed zebrafish models of arteriogenesis and a transgenic zebrafish (fms:mCherry) that expresses the fluophore mCherry in tissue resident macrophages. These transparent embryos allow in vivo visualisation of cell movement and vessel remodelling. By Gal4:UAS transactivation we can specifically overexpress genes in macrophages and observe effects on migration and vascular remodelling.
Hypothesis; Hypoxia induces a pro-arteriogenic phenotype in macrophages and/or macrophage migratory behaviour that enhances arteriogenesis.

Aims and Objectives
1) Assess the effect of hypoxia on macrophage localisation at sites of vascular remodelling in zebrafish
2) Determine the transcriptomal response to hypoxia in tissue-resident zebrafish macrophages.
3) Overexpress candidate genes identified in objective 2 in normoxic zebrafish macrophages and assess effect on arteriogenesis

Training
The student will enter the generic research training program, comprising compulsory and self-selected components. They will obtain training in ethics, IT and essential laboratory documentation. Specific training will be received in zebrafish microinjection, light and confocal microscopy, FACS, microarray study design and analysis (via the BRU biostatistician), and molecular biology lab techniques (RNA extraction, real-time PCR, etc).

How to apply:
Please complete a University Postgraduate Research Application form and provide at least two references. To download the application form please visit: www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply/pgrform.html

Please clearly state ‘Medicine' and the prospective supervisors in the respective boxes.

Closing date: Monday 4th August 2008

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The Netherlands : 4 PhD students Chirurgical Telemanipulation System with Intuitive Control

University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology

Enschede, 7550 AE (Overijssel), 38 hours per week

Job description
Function title: 4 PhD students Chirurgical Telemanipulation System with Intuitive Control
The Teleflex project is a collaboration between four research groups (the three groups three mentioned above and Technical Surgery). One Ph.D student will focus on the mechanical aspects of the mechatronic design, one will focus on the control, one will focus on the software and one will focus on the user interface. The project involves a close collaboration with the industrial company DEMCON, for advanced mechatronics and the Medisch Spectrum Twente.

Requirements
Required education/skills:Doctorate
You have a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, applied physics, industrial design engineering or interaction design with a strong interest in (precision) designing. Experience in design principles, mechatronics and robotics would be an added value. The ideal candidate is a strong team player that has the ability to effectively cooperate with other researchers within the multi-disciplinary team. You have excellent communication skills, particularly in written and spoken Dutch and English.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Engineering)

Organization
University of Twente
Faculty of 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 provides educational programmes on Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering and Civil Engineering. The faculty has approximately 60 PhD students and employs about 270 staff. The Faculty is actively involved in initiating new research schools and knowledge centres. The faculty stimulates national and international cooperation with industrial partners and other research groups.

The department of Mechanical Automation and Mechatronics, the department of Design, Production and Management, and the department of Control Engineering (IMPACT) at the University of Twente are looking for:

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment in close collaboration with DEMCON.
The Ph.D. candidate will be appointed for a period of four years. After one year a project evaluation will take place, and a decision will be made about the continuation of the project. The salary starts at €2.000 gross per month increasing to €2.558 gross per month in the fourth year.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr.ir. Dannis Brouwer
Telephone number: 31 06 14246303
E-mail address: d.m.brouwer@utwente.nl

Or Dr. Mascha C. van der Voort
Telephone number: 31 53 4892541
E-mail address: m.c.vandervoort@utwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

• About the organization (http://www.utwente.nl/en/)
• About the function (http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/vacatures_externe_werving/Externe vacatures WP/08-197-eng)

Application
You can apply for this job before 07-08-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

University of Twente
CTW-Personnel Department

Postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail: personeelszaken@ctw.utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08/197.

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UK : University of Liverpool PhD Studentship

Mobility and Internationalisation in the Higher Education Sector

Stipend: £12,600 pa (under review)

The European Law and Policy Research Group is a research cluster based in the Liverpool Law School website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/elprg. The ELPRG is engaged in active-research on aspects of mobility and internationalisation in the Higher Education Sector. In recent years it has undertaken research for a range of bodies including the UK Research Councils, the Higher Education Funding Council and the European Commission on international, academic, mobility.

The ELPRG is also engaged in the development of doctoral training especially in the field of empirical socio-legal research (ESLR). It is currently developing a training programme in ESLR funded by the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) Researcher Development Initiative.

The post is available from 1 September 2008 (or as soon as possible thereafter) to support the development of doctoral research in the field of Mobility and Internationalisation in the Higher Education Sector.

The Studentship has been designed around the ESRC CASE award model. As such it seeks to promote engagement with other disciplines and also with non-academic bodies involved in this research area. You will be jointly supervised by Professor Ackers (in the Law School) and Dr Jo Waters (in the School of Geography). In addition to this you will be directly engaged in research collaborations involving a research consultancy. The Evaluation Partnership (TEP) is a private, independent, company carrying out high quality reviews, assessments and evaluations related to policies, organisations and managerial practice. This provides an important opportunity for you to experience research in a non-academic, business setting. The post is funded for 1 year, in the first instance, and renewable for up to 3 years in total, subject to performance review. You will register for a full-time PhD in the School, with successful continuation into the second year of supervised study for the PhD dependent on satisfactory completion of the School's processes for the monitoring of postgraduate research students. You will be expected to submit your thesis within 3 years of supervised study. An additional (unfunded) year is allowed for writing-up of the thesis.

You will have obtained, or be likely to obtain, a first class or upper second class honours degree in a social science or related discipline. A completed Master's degree would be desirable. The post provides funding for tuition fees at the home/EU rate and a maintenance stipend. Students who are required to pay tuition fees at international level are personally responsible for providing additional funding and will be required to provide proof of ability to meet additional fees in the application process.

Further Details: For further details please contact Professor Louise Ackers on louise.ackers@liv.ac.uk

To Apply: Please send a letter of application, CV and details of two referees to Ms Barbara Ann Bryan babryan@liv.ac.uk, Liverpool Law School, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZS.

Closing date for applications: 1 August 2008

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The Netherlands : PhD Student & Postdoc

NIOO - KNAW

The dpt. of Terrestial Microbial Ecology of the NIOO is looking for a PhD Student & a Postdoc (m/f)
(Gelderland), 38 hours per week

Job description
Function title: PhD Student & Postdoc
The PhD candidate (CTE-TME-08419) will be the principle researcher of the subproject “Micro-scale patterns of microbial diversity and structure.” The major goal of this project is to determine the micro-scale organization of soil-borne microbial communities and the role of micro-scale patterns and island biogeographical processes in explaining what drives the extremely high diversity within soil-borne microbial communities. This project will utilize novel methods that allow sampling of micro-habitats in soil, including individual soil grains, solid surfaces (including roots and detritus), micro-aggregates and single cells, coupled with modern ultra-high-throughput methods of cultivation and molecular community analysis.

The postdoctoral candidate (CTE-TME-08420) will be responsible for the subproject “Micro-scale environmental (meta)-genomics”. Within this project micro-scale environmental genomics approaches will be used to unlock the life-history strategies and genomic potential of soil-borne microorganisms. This will involve the development and application of micro-scale methods of environmental genomic analysis for soil habitats, including the development of whole genome amplification from minute environmental samples for microscopic meta-genome analysis and the sequencing of individual target cells from the environment.

Requirements
Required education/skills:We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a recent or pending Masters (PhD candidate) or PhD (post-doctoral candidate) degrees in (microbial) ecological or related subjects. The candidates will be based in Heteren, the Netherlands (with a planned move to a new building in Wageningen in the spring of 2010), but must be willing to travel and visit laboratories abroad. The candidates should have good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)

Organization
NIOO - KNAW
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a top research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). It comprises three centers: the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) in Yerseke, the Centre for Limnology (CL) in Nieuwersluis, and the Centre for Terrestrial Ecology (CTE) in Heteren. Mission of the NIOO (http://www.nioo.knaw.nl) is to carry out excellent fundamental and strategic research in ecology.
The department of Terrestrial Microbial Ecology (TME) of the CTE conducts multidisciplinary studies into the interactivities in terrestrial ecosystems among microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) and between microorganisms and plants.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000
Salary: scale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3678
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: PhD position for a max. of 4 years and the Postdoc 2,5 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The gross salary from a PhD student starts at € 2.000,- per month in the 1st year, and will gradually increase to a maximum of € 2.558,- per month in the 4th year, scale P. The post-doc position depending on training and work experience, the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full-time appointment will amount to € 3.678,00 scale 10, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through the following link:

• About the organization (http://www.nioo.knaw.nl)

Application
You can apply for this job before 09-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

NIOO
Prof. Dr.J.A. van Veen
PO Box 40
6666 ZG Heteren
The Netherlands
E-mail: g.giesen@nioo.knaw.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT2941.

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The Netherlands : PhD-Student "The Elementary School as Playing Ground for Inclusive Thinking"

University of Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities

PhD-Student (promovendus) "The Elementary School as Playing Ground for Inclusive Thinking"
Amsterdam, 1012 VT (Noord-Holland), 30 hours per week

Job description
Function title: PhD-Student "The Elementary School as Playing Ground for Inclusive Thinking"
The Elementary School as Playing Ground for Inclusive Thinking

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate

• the candidate should have completed a research master’s degree in a relevant field, whether in history, the social sciences or cultural studies. In case the thesis has not yet been finished, the candidate should be able to certify when it will be completed.
• the candidate should have ample demonstrable experience in archival research and/or relevant theoretical training.
• a good publication record will be appreciated.
• a dissertation must be completed by the end of the appointment.
• willingness to work within a team is considered a plus.
• the successful candidate should possess excellent skills in writing and speaking in English, or acquire them within a year. If not fluent in Dutch already, he or she will have to be prepared to learning Dutch. The dissertation may be written in Dutch or in English.

Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)

Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Humanities
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 Humanities undertakes teaching and research with a strong international orientation in a large number of disciplines within the field of language and culture. The faculty is situated in the centre of Amsterdam and maintains close contacts with many cultural institutions in the city. It employs almost a thousand staff members and its courses are attended by approximately 6,500 students.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 30
Additional conditions of employment:
This is a temporary appointment for one year. Satisfactory performance is subject for an appointment for another three years. The gross monthly salary will range from € 2000 to € 2558 (scale P 0-3), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week).

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. dr. James Kennedy
Telephone number: 31 (0)20-525 3155
E-mail address: j.c.kennedy1@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.hum.uva.nl/english/home.cfm)
• About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/E803D4A2-1321-B0BE-A496623544AB3C5B)

Application
You can apply for this job before 30-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

J.F.T.M van Dijck
Spuistraat 210
1012 VT Amsterdam
the Netherlands
E-mail: solliciteren2008-fgw@uva.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-3061.

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Australia: Software Engineering Research Project (Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation), Swinburne University of Technology

Project title:
Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation

Research topic:
Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to software engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle. To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature:

• Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking
  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.07.003)
• Quantitative risk-based security prediction for component-based systems with explicitly modeled attack profiles
  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2007.11.716)
• Early quality prediction of component-based systems – A generic framework (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.014)

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

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

We require:
We are interested in a PhD student who has a good academic record (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85%) with background in one or more of the following areas:

• probabilistic logics and probabilistic verification
• probabilistic model checking
• quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security
• software engineering (in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, etc. )
• software architectures and architecture evaluation
• formal methods in system design
• statistics

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

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

• detailed curriculum vitae
• an (electronic) copy of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85% or GPA 3.70/4)
• evidence of English proficiency for non native English speaker (officially required is an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, practically scores above 7.0 are preferred).

UK: PhD Studentships in the Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton

Two PhD studentships are now available in the Energy Technology Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which will fully cover University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provide a tax-free bursary of GBP 12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 4-year duration.

EU/UK fees GBP 3300 p.a., overseas fee GBP 13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase). Additional funding for fees may be available to exceptional overseas applicants.

Applications are invited for two High End Computing (HEC) Studentships. The HEC Studentships will provide support for 4 years postgraduate training leading to a Doctorate in the field of computational multiphase flow, from the University of Southampton, plus an MSc in Computational Science and Engineering, from the University of Warwick.

Multiphase flow is ubiquitous in nature and in industrial processes. The proposed research is concerned specifically with a two-phase system in which a gas phase is laden with liquid droplets interacting with the continuum and, indirectly, with each other through this continuum. The ability to predict such a phenomenon is of great importance for biomedical, chemical, energy and process industries. The phenomenon involves time and length scales ranging from nanoscales (interfacial physics) to macroscales (interactions of particle momentum and scalar wakes), which cannot be fully described by the continuum formulation based on the Navier-Stokes equations.

The proposed research is to develop both macroscopic and microscopic methods to simulate fully resolved multiphase flow. One student will lead the development of the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) and the other will focus on the Immersed Boundary Method (IBM). The project will extend the capabilities of these methods and explore their relative strengths in the mesoscale range.

A distinctive feature of these studentships is that students will have the opportunity to study for a taught MSc in Computational Science and Engineering at the University of Warwick. This will enable them to make full use of the most advanced parallel computing techniques to solve some of the most complex problems in multiphase flow. Computing resources are available at the national HEC platform HECToR as well as on local massively parallel PC clusters (> 1000 processors).

SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation. The successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students in the areas of multiphase flow, turbulent flow and combustion in combination with high performance computing.

The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual’s race, gender, or belief.

Entry requirements: The studentships are available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. engineering, maths, physics and computational sciences. The studentships are at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.

Application
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof K.H.Luo (LBM studentship), Dr. J. S. Shrimpton (IBM studentship), Energy Technology Research Group, SES, University of Southampton, Email: k.h.luo[ at ]soton.ac.uk or john.shrimpton[ at ]soton.ac.uk

How to apply:
An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html

PLEASE USE ONLY THE ABOVE LINK TO APPLY.

UK: PhD Studentships in Aerodynamics, Cranfield University

The requirement for improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact is continually driving civil aero-engine designers to consider both novel propulsion systems as well as airframe architectures. The success of these proposals relies on a clear understanding of the complex aerodynamics associated with the integration of the propulsion and airframe systems. Funded PhD studentships are available for aerodynamic research in the areas of propeller aerodynamics, intake design, vortical flows and aircraft aerodynamics. The research will be conducted using experimental, computational and analytical methods and will utilise the Cranfield University Large-Scale Low-Speed Wind Tunnel as well as sophisticated Particle Image Velocimetry methods. The research will offer the opportunity to work with industry in this field and will enable individuals to be well prepared for a rewarding career after successful completion of the PhD.

Entry requirements
Applicants for the post should have EU residence status and must have a first-class or upper second-class degree in engineering or a related area. Fully funded studentships are only available to applicants with UK residence status. An aerospace background would be a distinct advantage as would practical experience of experimental and computational aerodynamics.

Funding
A range of good funding arrangements is available for the majority of these opportunities.

Supervisor:
Dr. David G. MacManus.
Dept. of Aerospace Sciences
School of Engineering
Cranfield University
Bedford, MK43 0AL
UK.

Ph: +44 1234 754735
email: d.g.macmanus[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk

Duration of award: 3 years

How to apply
The completed application form, CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be posted to Dr. David G. MacManus.

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/postgraduatestudy/phd/index.jsp
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications/index.jsp

Scotland : Robert Gordon University PhD Positions in Computing

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) has PhD positions available as part of its involvement with the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA) in the following areas:

• Cognitive engineering: imaging, graphics, visualisation, cognitive modelling and user interaction.
• Computational intelligence: evolutionary algorithms and probabilistic modelling.
• Knowledge based systems: case-based reasoning, constraint programming, knowledge discovery from text and decision support systems.
• Video communications: video compression and transport, multimedia networking.

Requirements
Candidates must have a first class honours degree or an MSc with distinction in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Funding
The PhD position is funded for 3 years and covers both tuition fees and living expenses.

How to apply
In order to apply you need to fill the following TWO application forms:

• Research Degree Studies at The Robert Gordon University
• SICSA Prize Studentship

Further information
Details about becoming a research student at RGU are available here.

Additional information about how to apply for a SICSA Prize Studentship is available here.

Closing date: 31 July 2008

Enquiries: phd_application@comp.rgu.ac.uk

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UK : University of Surrey NPL-Surrey University Strategic Partnership - Joint PhD Studentships

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative PhD project that will be intellectually demanding, interesting, commercially relevant and fun?

Do you have a first degree (BSc, BEng, MEng) at 1st or 2(i ) level and/or an MSc preferably with distinction?

We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to pursue PhD research as part of the NPL-Surrey strategic partnership.

In 2006, NPL and the University of Surrey signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop ever closer and stronger research and training ties between the two organisations. This has resulted in 3 fully funded* PhD studentships:

1. Design And Measurement Methodology Of Low-Cost Small Smart Antennas
   Smart antennas are the key technology for wireless communication and radars. Main objectives of this project include novel designs, implementations and measurement techniques of low-cost small smart antennas for terrestrial wireless communication networks and radars. It will involve antenna designs, EM modelling and simulation, RF circuit designs, DSP algorithms, FPGA, antenna measurement methodologies etc.
   This project will start on 1 October 2008. The award for this project will be for a period of 3 years and include Home/Overseas tuition fees plus a stipend (approx £9,500 p.a). Applications are welcome from both UK and internationally.
   Supervisors: Dr. Steven Gao, University of Surrey, s.gao@surrey.ac.uk and Dr. Tian Hong Loh at NPL.
   
   
2. Scaffold Characterisation And Fabrication For Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts
   Tissue engineering offers a potential solution to the problem of replacing damaged or diseased small diameter blood vessels through the creation of functional blood vessels in an in vitro environment. This technology uses some of the patients’ own cells to initially seed a porous scaffold. The cells then proliferate to form integrated, functional tissue. This project involves scaffold fabrication, microstructural characterisation to obtain a 3D CAD model that will permit computation of fluid flow through the matrix, nutrient permeation and cell migration. The predicted behaviour will be validated by measurements on real systems.
   This project is for 3 years and pays a starting stipend of £13940 p.a. and home/EU fees.
   Supervisors: Dr C.Lekakou, Univ of Surrey, c.lekakou@surrey.ac.uk, and Dr P.Tomlins, NPL
   
   
3. Development Of A Microbolometer For Microdosimetry Of Ionisation Radiation
   Improved radiotherapy treatment techniques are now at the forefront of government policy in the fight against cancer. With the introduction of new types of cancer treatment such as ion beam therapy there is a need to relate cell studies to clinical use and define a new physical quantity more closely related to the biological response of ionizing radiation than absorbed dose. This will require instruments to measure energy deposition on a microscopic scale and on an event by event basis. The objective of this project will be perform a design study of a radical new detection technique that uses a SQUID based micobolometer as the basis of ionising radiation dosimetry.
   This project pays a stipend of £15,000 p.a and home/EU fees.
   Supervisors: Prof A Nisbet Royal Surrey County Hospital /University of Surrey; Prof K Kirkby University of Surrey k.kirkby@surrey.ac.uk and Dr H Palmans, NPL

For an application form please contact Janette Redman on j.redman@surrey.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 25 July 2008. Please indicate on your application which of the studentships you are applying for.

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UK : University of Bristol PhD Studentship in Mathematical Modelling of Tidal Power

Department of Engineering Mathematics/School of Engineering University of Plymouth

Bristol University has secured funding from Great Western Research and 3 industrial partners to fund a PhD student to work on tidal power, as part of a collaborative project with Plymouth University and the University of Exeter. The research project will use approximate mathematical models for the local 3D flow field through an array of submerged marine current turbines in order to aid the design of an important next-generation renewable energy source. Complete project details can be found at: http://www.enm.bris.ac.uk/admin/vacancies/gwr_358.pdf

We are looking for graduate in mathematics, physics, engineering or a related discipline with a keen interest in applying their expertise to the development of renewable energy. You will be a member of the Applied Nonlinear Mathematics Research Group at the University of Bristol www.enm.bris.ac.uk/anm/ in collaboration with the Coastal Engineering and Coastal Processes Research Groups at Plymouth www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/cerg/ www.coastalprocesses.org and industrial partners Garrad Hassan and Tidal Generation Ltd www.garradhassan.com, www.tidalgeneration.co.uk The project will be based in Bristol with frequent visits to Plymouth as part of the work.

Desirable skills include familiarity with mathematical modelling, fluid mechanics, computational modelling and common programming languages. Training will be provided as required. The ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team on a problem of current industrial and socio-technological importance is essential.

We are looking for a student to start as soon as possible. The funding is for three years during which time the student will receive a tax-free stipend of £12,600 p.a. and fees at the home/EU rate (£3,300 p.a). Applicants from outside the EU would need to cover the difference (£9,100 p.a) between the home and overseas tuition fee.

It is planned to hold interviews for short-listed candidates two weeks after the closing date.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Alan Champneys A.R.Champneys@bristol.ac.uk or Dr Deborah Greaves Deborah.Greaves@plymouth.ac.uk

Application and reference forms can be downloaded from: http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2008/intro/apply.html

Alternatively, hard copies can be obtained by e-mailing enm-pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk

Completed applications and references should be sent to Postgraduate Admissions, Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR. Applications can only be considered on submission of all appropriate documentation.

Closing date: 09.00 Monday 14th July 2008.

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Nertherlands : PhD Positions in Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University

7 PhD positions are available within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network HERODOT. The positions will be undertake in various European location under the coordination of Utrecht University. HERODOT is a European network that provides a training through research program for young researchers in the field of colloidal nanomaterials. It brings together a set of partners from European universities (Utrecht, Gent, Dortmund, Lille and Leuven), research centers (IEMN, IMEC) and industry (Philips and IBM). The research program concerns the development of quantum dot and quantum rod heterostructures with a focus on applications in photonics.

This covers a wide range of research topics, such as:

• Synthesis and processing of colloidal quantum dots and quantum rods.
• Scanning probe microscopy (STM, EFM) of quantum dot heterostructures.
• Optical characterization of colloidal nanomaterials.
• Theory and modeling of colloidal nanostructures.
• Use of colloidal quantum dots as light sources.
• Use of colloidal quantum dots for optical signal handling.

The positions are available for young scientists with a masters degree in chemistry, physics or engineering at the Early Stage Researcher (PhD) level.

1. Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of colloidal Type-II heteronanocrystals - Utrecht University (The Netherlands). Contact:C.demello-donega@uu.nl - Info www.phys.uu.nl/~mello
2. Near infra red nanomaterials for optical signal handling - Ghent University (Belgium). Contact: Zeger.Hens@UGent.be - Info: http://www.nano.ugent.be
3. Chemical and structural characterization of nanomaterials - Ghent University (Belgium). Contact: Zeger.Hens@UGent.be - Info: www.nano.ugent.be
4. Tunneling spectroscopy of nanoscale semiconductor heterojunctions based on colloidal quantum dots - IEMN (France). Contact:bruno.grandidier@isen.iemn.univ-lille1.fr - Info:www.isen.fr/recherche/STM/accueil1.html
5. Optical spectroscopy of colloidal nanocrystals - University of Dortmund (Germany). Contact: Manfred.Bayer@e2.physik.uni-dortmund.de - Info: http://e2.physik.uni-dortmund.de
6. Electronic structure and optical properties of heterogeneous quantum dot nanomaterials: theory and modeling - IEMN (France). Contact:christophe.delerue@isen.fr
   - Info: http://www.isen.fr/~delerue/cv.html
7. Triplet harvesting and charge transport in disordered organic layers doped with semiconductor nanoparticles - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium). Contact: mark.vanderauweraer@chem.kuleuven.be

Each researcher will take part in the HERODOT training program that comprises local and network-wide training activities including dedicated workshops, a summer school and a network conference. All positions will start from October, 1st 2008.

To apply to the different positions, please send a motivation letter and a resume to the contact persons given above by August, 31st 2008.