PhD Positions, Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, Netherlands

Leiden Observatory (Sterrewacht Leiden), founded in 1633, is the oldest university astronomy department in the world with a distinguished history. The work of famous astronomers such as De Sitter, Hertzsprung, Oort, Blaauw, and lorry de Hulst made Leiden an internationally renowned middle of astronomical research. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a PhD position at Leiden Observatory. Applications are accepted only through our online application site. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is December 17, 2010

PhD students from Leiden succeed exceptionally well on the international job market. One of the most prestigious fellowships in world astronomy is NASA`s Hubble fellowship. More astronomers with a doctoral degree from Leiden have won Hubble fellowships than from any other university outside america. plenty of of the faculty members, PhD students, and undergraduates have an international background. English is the common language.

We are therefore delighted to announce a general demand several PhD positions with an application deadline of December 17, 2010. Positions are available in all the research areas in which the Observatory is active. This includes cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, interstellar matter and star formation, stars and planetary systems, computational astrophysics, high energy astrophysics, laboratory astrophysics, astrochemistry, and instrumentation. The beginning dates are negotiable.

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The Computer Science STEM Scholarship (CSS), Franklin University, USA

A competitive scholarship program for undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science. The award is for $1000 per trimester in tuition to be applied toward specific courses required in the Computer Science Major. View the CSS Scholarship Application for deadlines and requirements.

General Scholarship Requirements:

  • Undergraduate students attending Franklin University who are majoring in Computer Science and have completed COMP 111.
  • Along with this cover sheet, you must submit a typed essay (no more that two pages long) describing what you understand the field of computer science to be, explaining you are interested in this major, and describing your career interests and goals.
  • You must also submit or have on file at Franklin transcripts from previous academic work: college transcript if you have 20 or more semester hours at the post-secondary level, both high school and college transcripts if the student has fewer than 20 semester hours at the post-secondary level.
  • To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have a 3.00 gpa in major courses.
  • Potential to be renewed during the academic year based on eligibility criteria.

Please submit completed application to:
Financial Aid
Attn: Scholarships
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5399
or fax to 614.255.9478

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Master Scholarships in VIsion & roBOTics (VIBOT), Erasmus Mundus, Europe

The VIBOT Master is divided into four semesters designed and developed to ensure a clear and structured educational progress in the field of computer vision and robotics, fully integrated among the three universities of the consortium:
* semester 1 (UB): fundamentals on image processing, sensors and acquisition, mathematics and computer sciences, are taught (basis) ;
* semester 2 (UDG): improvements on image processing and pattern recognition, complements on computer vision and medical imaging and an introduction on robotics are delivered (reinforcement);
* semester 3 (HWU): high-level processing and methods are introduced for real-time implementation and integration of vision and robotics (capitalization);
* semester 4 (research lab or company): research training in an applied or academic context (going further)

The overall objective is to start from science fundamentals and low-level image processing, and then to introduce mid-level image processing, computer vision and applications in medical imaging and to end with robotics and high-level integration so that the main methods and algorithms in the state-of-art of computer vision and robotics (through both a theoretical and applied point of view) are covered.

An induction week is organized each year in September during which the enrolled students are informed about the programme, the assessment and the rules. The induction week also permits new students to meet second-year students or former VIBOT students.

You can apply to VIBOT as a student or as a scholar (academic visitor). In the former case, prospective applicants are asked to first compile and submit the application form following criteria and requirements. In the latter case, read the Academic Visitors menu, then compile and submit the application form.

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Master in International Migration and Social Cohesion (MISOCO), Erasmus Mundus, Europe

The MISOCO Mundus Master`s has been designed for people working or intending to work in the field of migration and social cohesion; regardless of their race, gender, religion, age, and/or geographical origin.

Candidates are chosen on the basis of the quality of their education and professional background, their experience in and concern for migration issues, their multicultural sensitivity, and their linguistic abilities.

All applicants must follow the joint application procedure as established by the MISOCO consortium.

Admission Criteria
Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following common admission criteria:

  • Students with academic bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences discipline closely related to the programme (sociology, social/cultural anthropology, political science, and (human) geography) are invited to apply, provided that they meet entry requirements as specified below.
  • Students with degrees in the other social sciences International Relations and International Development and/or have at least 60 EC in Social Sciences Methodology and Theory may also apply.
  • All applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of social sciences theory of at least (an equivalent of) 30 EC earned during previous study Applicant should have sufficient knowledge of social sciences research methodology of at least (an equivalent of) 20 EC.
  • Applicants should have at least earned 10 EC in a relevant sub-field of social sciences.
  • A Minimum grade average of B (ECTS system), B+/A-/3.5 (American system), First class Honours degree (Bristish system) or 7.5 Dutch system.
  • All non-native speakers of English applying to MISOCO are required to demostrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements: TOEFL (Computer-based test 250 pt.,Internet based test 100 pt., paper-based test 600 pt.) or IELTS (7) Certificate.
  • Practical experience in the area of migration in governmental, inter-governmental, and/or non-governmental organisations and institutions is valued.
  • Complete applications received.

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Master of Science in Geoinformatics Scholarships, Institute for Geoinformatics, University of Münster, Germany

The Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi) at the University of Münster is one of the world wide leading institutions in GI Science research. With its Masters program in geoinformatics, ifgi offers a one-semester scholarship (April 1 – August 31, 2011) for world-wide external students.

GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances.

The scholarship targets holders of Bachelor degrees in Geoinformatics or related areas. The grant-holder will be invited to choose a 30 ECTS credit point study program from the ifgi course program.

Application deadline: December 15, 2010

Contact:
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Institute for Geoinformatics
Prof. Dr. Edzer Pebesma
Weseler Straße 253
48151 Münster
Tel. +49 (0) 2 51-8 33 30 83
Fax. +49 (0) 2 51-8 33 97 63
edzer.pebesma@uni-muenster.de
http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de

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PhD Studentships in Computer Science & Technology, University of Cambridge, UK

We are seeking five PhD students across a range of system topics. We are seeking two PhD students to investigate the implications of photonic networks on future large-scale computer systems (such as data centres or scientific computers) with a focus on power consumption reduction. The work will involve modelling large systems of chip multiprocessors with photonic interconnect using FPGA-based emulation. These two positions are funded by the EPRSC grant EP/I004157/1, (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/I004157/1)

We are seeking a further three PhD students for the `INTelligent Energy awaRE NETworks` (INTERNET) project whose vision is to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT networks by at least an order of magnitude – along with a corresponding reduction in non-renewable energy consumption.

PhD students would perform complimentary work across topics including: the investigation of energy-aware network protocol design and implementation for the migration of virtualised systems, performing research into the models of energy usage of networks in and between data centres, and the design and implementation of novel hardware-software interfaces. These three positions are funded by the EPSRC grant EP/H040536/1, (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1).

Candidates should have a 1st class degree in computer science, electronic engineering, mathematics or a closely related discipline, ideally with experience in one or more of the following:

  • Computer architectures
  • Computer networks
  • Virtualization and migration
  • Physical layer digital and/or optical communications
  • Digital design, FPGA programming, Hardware Description Languages

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PhD Studentships in Advanced Electronic Transport Theory, Ireland & Saudi Arabia

Three PhD research positions are available immediately, at the Center for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (Trinity College Dublin IRELAND) (www.crann.tcd.ie) and at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (www.kaust.edu.sa). The positions will be respectively in the “Computational Spintronics Group” (www.spincomp.eu) headed by Prof. Stefano Sanvito at CRANN and in the “electronic structure theory” group (www.kaust.edu.sa/academics/faculty/schwingenshologl.html) headed by Prof. Udo Schwingenschlögl at KAUST.

The successful candidate(s) will participate in the development of density functional theory based quantum transport algorithms. In particular we aim at tackling problems related to large-scale simulations and many body effects and at investigating how the electrostatic environment affects the transport properties of nanodevices in wet conditions. The projects will have a code development component and will involve simulations of devices with potential technological applications.

All the positions are within a CRANN-KAUST collaboration. The successful candidates will be located either at the TCD of the KAUST campus, but frequent exchange and training periods are planned during the duration of the project. A strong overall motivation and a keen interest in theory and computation, as well as in interdisciplinary work between physics, materials science and biology are required. Experience with the UNIX/Linux environment and with programming in either Fortran or C/C++ would be an advantage. Large computational infrastructure will be available to the project both in Ireland (www.tchpc.tcd.ie and www.ichec.ie) and at KAUST. In particular the use of the KAUST Shaheen supercomputer (http://www.kaust.edu.sa/research/labs/supercomputing.html) is planned.

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Piano Scholarships from Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe

We are pleased to announce the 22nd year of the Scholarship scheme for music students. A total of 37 Scholarships in 25 countries will be awarded to full-time students in 2010/2011.

In 2010/2011, the scholarships’ discipline is Piano. Regulations may vary depending on the country.

Applicants are to download and fill out the application form and to send it to the appropriate contact address together with a recording of two titles.

  • Please make sure to send a CD, DVD or Mini Disc with your recordings together with the application form.
  • The length of both pieces should not exceed more than 20 minutes.
  • The quality of the sound does not have an effect on the later selection process.

The closing date for applications for the 2011 Scholarships is November 30th 2010.

In case of questions, please contact your administration office.

ADDRESS OF THE YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION

United Kingdom and Ireland
Yamaha Music United Kingdom Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook
Milton Keynes MK7 8BL

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Tutorial Fellowship and Titular University Lectureship, University of Oxford, UK

University of Oxford – Jesus College and the Faculty of Law
Tutorial Fellowship and Titular University Lectureship (CUF) in Law

Devising and delivering high-quality tutorials, classes, and lectures, you will have excellent research capability (which may be demonstrated by a postgraduate degree or similar). In return, you will enjoy an exceptionally rich academic environment in which to pursue research and teaching in Law. The preferences of both the College and the Law Faculty, in regards to your teaching, are set out in the further particulars.

The post is available from 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter, and is initially held on a titular basis.

The salary will be on a scale currently from £42,563 to £57,201 per annum, with substantial additional benefits, including a pensionable housing allowance of £9,986 per annum payable to non-residential Tutorial Fellows; a responsibility allowance of £1,451 per annum; and a choice of schemes for research and teaching expenses, amounting to between £1,250 and £1,700 per annum. Jesus College operates an equity sharing scheme, to assist Fellows in purchasing their house. The Faculty of Law will also provide the lecturer with a start-up grant of £4,000 (unless you currently hold an established Oxford University academic post).

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PhD Studentship, Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, UK

PhD Studentship
Experimental Investigation of Fluid Flow and Mass Transport in Heap Leaching
Imperial College London – Department of Earth Science and Engineering

A Rio Tinto studentship is being offered to an excellent student in Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or related disciplines. The studentship will cover all student fees, and also offers a tax-free stipend of approximately £15,590 per annum for the period 2010/2011. Applications will be considered from both local and overseas students.

Heap leaching is a process for extracting metals from ores. It is rapidly increasing in its usage due to lower operating and capital costs compared to more conventional extraction methods. Understanding the fluid flow and mass transport processes occurring within the heap is essential to improving its design and operation.

This project will be predominantly experimental and will involve the use of a variety of techniques to investigate fluid flow within heaps at both the laboratory and pilot scale. The candidate should have a good understanding of fluid dynamics and desirably some knowledge or experience of minerals processing.

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