Germany: Research Assistant Public International Law 2009

Research Assistant, Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, Heidelberg, Germany
Research Assistant in project on development cooperation
Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, Heidelberg / Germany (Germany)

Type of Position: Economist / Analyst / Researcher
Type of Institution: Government
Institution: Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, Heidelberg / Germany

Date of appearance: June 2, 2009
Application Deadline: July 15, 2009

Contact: Dann, Philipp
Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, pdann[ at ]mpil.de

Description:
The Max Planck Institute for Public International Law (Heidelberg) offers 2 research positions in the interdisciplinary research group on “Law and Governance of Development Cooperation”, starting from October 2009.

The research group under the guidance of Dr. Philipp Dann will be composed of lawyers, economists and other social scientists. It will study the normative framework of development cooperation and the process of institution building therein. The economist on the team should develop her own project in the field of institutional economics of foreign aid by focusing, for example, on the analysis of donor-recipient interactions or the role of evaluation systems in foreign aid programmes. The concrete topic should evolve in substantive discussion within the group and should allow for synergies with other
studies in the project.”

For further information see:
http://www.mpil.de/ww/en/pub/news/job_offers.cfm
or contact: pdann[ at ]mpil.de

Scholarship Description

A full-time post graduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a medical or health-related degree to undertake research studies leading to a PhD. The candidate will be utilizing two existing database of approximately 16,000 emergency department visits in children under 5 years of age presenting with a febrile illness and followed until diagnosis of a serious bacterial illness or until fever resolution. Applicants should have experience in clinical care of children, an understanding of database structures, at least descriptive data analysis experience and some experience writing clinical focused research articles. Applicants will be expected to apply for NHMRC postgraduate research scholarship. Applications should be sent direct to Professor Craig and should include curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Reference Number: 4212
Study Subject: Public Health- Bacterial Infection
Provided By: The University of Sydney
To be undertaken at: The University of Sydney.
Level: Post Graduate
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until March 31, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years, reviewed annually.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES or Public health and health services.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must refer to scholarship description. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Professor Jonathan Craig (Sub-Dean)
University of Sydney
Phone: 02 9845 0000
Email: jonc@health.usyd.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.health.usyd.edu.au/
Address:
Centre for Kidney Research
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Westmead
NSW, Australia
2145

UK; PhD Studentship Enzymes for Bioprocessing
Supervisor: Professor I Connerton

The proposed project is to create a process to produce a specific thermophilic xylosidase enzyme that has the capacity to act synergistically with other hydrolytic enzymes to efficiently breakdown plant cell wall materials. Plant cell wall carbohydrates are used to produce bulk hydrocolloids, release specific nutrients and value added chemicals for cosmetic purposes from natural plant sources, and are now the focus for the efficient conversion of feed stocks for biofuel production in the biorefining process. The project builds upon research carried out to establish the enzyme as a key component of an existing enzyme mixture marketed by Biocatalysts.

The aim of the project will be to clone the gene(s) encoding the xylosidase and express these in a compatible microorganism suitable for industrial fermentation. The source of the enzyme is a thermophillic fungus, isolates of which are available in our culture collection. The enzyme has been purified and demonstrated to be composed of two protein subunits. These subunits are either proteolytically cleaved from a single gene product or encoded on two separate genes. Protein sequences have been determined from within each subunit and constitute the starting point for the project, where the molecular cloning steps will be performed using equipment based at the University of Nottingham and the production phases (enzyme characterisation, fermentation and scale-up) will be centred at Biocatalysts.

Students should have a degree in life sciences (2:1 or equivalent). There will be period of industrial training at Biocatalysts Ltd near Cardiff.

This is a BBSRC Case studentship with Biocatalysts Ltd and is available for a period of three years from 1 October 2009 and provides funding for Home/EU students only (due to funding restrictions).

Applications, with a letter of application, detailed CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to Professor I Connerton, Division of Food Science, School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD. Email: Ian.Connerton@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please quote ref. SCI/626. Closing date: 1 May 2009.

For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.

Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University : The Discourse of
Negotiation in Professional Workplace Contexts

The role of effective workplace communication skills for achieving
transactional objectives can be considered fundamental to workplace
success for most organisations.

While important in all aspects of workplace interaction, these skills
are crucial in the negotiation of complex and potentially conflictual
agreements which potentially carry far-reaching consequences (Norisada
2007, Prego-Vazquez 2007, Pavlenko and Blackledge 2004, Locher 2004).
The negotiation process is a communicative endeavour with discourse as
the tool by which participants achieve (or fail to achieve) their
intended outcomes. A detailed analysis of discourse in social
interaction can thus throw valuable light on the range of strategies
which may contribute to resolving disputes and disagreements in
problematic and challenging negotiations.

The research objective is to identify the discursive characteristics of
effective negotiators and negotiations in potentially conflictual
situations in professional workplaces. The specific workplace(s) to be
the focus of the research, including industry/sector, will be negotiated
with potential applicants.

The deadline for applications is *15 May, 2009*. Application forms are
available from

*www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships*

Further information is available from the contacts below.

* *

*Application contact:*

Philippa Hay

Scholarships Manager

Victoria University of Wellington

PO Box 600 Wellington

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 4 463 7493

Email: Philippa.hay@vuw.ac.nz

* *

*Research contact details:*

Professor Janet Holmes

School of Linguistics and Applied

Language Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

PO Box 600 Wellington

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 4 463 5614

Email: Janet.holmes@vuw.ac.nz

Vice Chan cellor’s Strategic Research Doctoral Scholarship

School of Linguistics and Applied Lan guage Studies

The link to these scholarships is currently
http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600425
including
application forms etc .

Job Description:

* Two year fellowship available within the MossRehab Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training in cognitive (neuro)science and (neuro)rehabilitation
* MRRI scientists, and their fellows, conduct federally funded research on treatments and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) ranging from recovery from minimally conscious/vegatative states to treatments for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive regulation: the cognitive neuroscience of action in healthy and stroke participants, including motor planning/motor learning, spatial representation, and selection of objects for action; mechanisms of cognitive impairment after stroke and TBI: and the behavioral and neural impact of training and grug-based treatment
* Available research mentors include John Whyte, Laurel Buxbaum, Tessa Hart, and Steve Jax
* Collaborations at Penn allow training in neural imaging, voxelwise lesion-symptom mapping, and TMS


Requirements

* Candidates should have a doctorate in clinical/neuropsychology; rehabilitation psychology, experimental psychology; rehabilitation sciences; rehabilitation medicine or related field, and must be interested in developing an independent research career

To apply: Please apply online at www.einstein.edu or email resume to LeubeMeg@einstein.edu

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway´s premier academic institution for technology and the natural sciences, with equally strong programmes in the social sciences, the arts and humanities, medicine, architecture and fine art.

The university´s cross-disciplinary research results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.
PhD Research fellowship position
at the Department of Electric Power Engineering within “Transformer Insulation”

At The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Department of Electric Power Engineering, there is one vacant position as research fellow (PhD position). IME-009-2009

The project deals with pre-breakdown and breakdown phenomena in dielectric liquids for improvement of transformer designs and knowledge build up for next generation insulting liquids. The PhD work will mainly be of experimental nature focusing on breakdown in full scale oil gaps in a high voltage test cell utilizing advanced high speed camera technology. Molecular aspects and influence of additives in insulating oil model systems will be studied. The project will be run in collaboration with SINTEF Energy Research and it is part of a research network which includes Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Experience in high voltage engineering or physics is required. The project is funded by ABB and close interaction with the industry is scheduled.

Contact persons:
Prof. Hans Kr. Høidalen, Phone: +47 73594225, E-mail: Hans.Hoidalen@elkraft.ntnu.no

NTNU?s PhD-rules require a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

The appointment is made for up to 4 years included 25% duties.

The appointment is at code 1017, salary level 45-61 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK. 353.000 ? 468.500 per annum, of which 2% is deducted for the State Pension scheme.

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowships. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background. Immigrants are encouraged to apply for this post. NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information about education, examinations and previous experience. Certified copies of certificates and documents must be attached.

Copies of publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant´s input.

Applications are to be sent to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, NO- 7491 Trondheim, Norway, or by e-mail to: application@ime.ntnu.no
Applications should be marked Jnr. IME-009-2009. Closing date 9th of March 2009.

Three PhD Studentships
Innovative Manufacturing Technology for a Low Carbon Future
Department of Engineering

Limit of tenure: 31 March 2013

Three positions exist for PhD students with UK or EU nationality to join a seven person team working to demonstrate the technological and business changes required to meet the 2050 carbon target for steel and aluminium.

The project is funded by a prestigious EPSRC Leadership Fellowship awarded to Dr Julian Allwood, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering, who has an international reputation for leadership in innovative metal forming and sustainable manufacture. The project is in collaboration with a large consortium of committed industrial partners including Boeing, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Corus, Alcoa, Novelis, Siemens, Arups and many others. The project has two major aims: to develop and demonstrate the technologies required to support a low carbon metals economy; to identify the barriers to achieving the carbon targets in the sector and identify the mechanisms of change required by required business and government.

The PhD students will work on three areas of technology that will become vital as we move to a low carbon economy:
- Lightweight design and manufacturing technology: the theory of structural optimization is mature, but has had little practical application as it leads to designs that are difficult to manufacture. This PhD will expand the theory of structural optimization to apply to real manufacturing processes, and show the possibility of reducing the amount of metal in use through design and construction of physical demonstrators including variable section I-beams for construction, and ribbed body parts in car manufacture.
- Minimising energy in forming and fabrication: a low carbon economy will mainly use recycled materials, and once this is established the energy required to form parts from stock will be a large part of the ‘embedded energy’ in a product. This area has to date received very little attention, so this PhD will develop the basic theory to allow design of minimum energy forming, and will design, construct and evaluate physical demonstrators of novel low energy forming processes.
- Reusing metal without melting: If metal demand doubles by 2050, as anticipated, there will not be enough energy available in a low carbon economy to meet requirements by conventional recycling via melting. Up to half of metal must be recycled without melting, but this area has received little attention.

This PhD will identify the requirements for product design, joining techniques, in-service monitoring, deconstruction, post-service assessment, geometry and property adjustment and certification required to re-use metal. The project will include the design and construction of demonstrators related to construction, and extension of existing work on recycling by cold-bonding.

Candidates for these positions should have a good first degree in engineering, materials sciences or applied maths from a top university. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for problem-solving, a curiosity about basic principles and the ability to communicate professionally with the industrial partners.

These positions are fully funded by the UK government through EPSRC, including a tax-free grant at normal EPSRC rates, and are open only to UK and EU nationals. Please do not apply if you do not meet this nationality restriction.

To apply for one of these positions, please send a CV and covering letter to Dr Julian Allwood, Department of Engineering, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RX. Email: jma42@cam.ac.uk

Quote Reference: NA04710, Closing Date: 20 March 2009

Interview Date(s): Selected candidates will be interviewed during March and April 09.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

Postgraduate Studentships Structured PhD in Software Engineering Lero Graduate School

The Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering (LGSSE) offers a four-year PhD program provided jointly by the four leading Irish Universities involved in Lero (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Limerick). The next LGSSE program cycle begins in September 2009.

The first year includes taught modules in research theory and practice, as well as technical software engineering modules. Also during the first year the candidate will prepare a research proposal that will be the basis for a three-year individual research project. In this way LGSSE combines the best features of the European and US models of PhD education.

We are now offering generous four-year PhD studentships covering stipend, equipment and fees, awarded on a competitive basis. For the application form and more on the LGSSE program see our website www.lgsse.ie or email lgsse@lero.ie.

Science of Virtues- Research Grants. Introduction: The Arete Initiative at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce a new $3 million research program on a New Science of Virtues. This is a multidisciplinary research initiative that seeks contributions from individuals and from teams of investigators working within the humanities and the sciences. We support highly original, scholarly projects that demonstrate promise of a distinctive contribution to virtue research and have the potential to begin a new field of interdisciplinary study.

Eligibility: The selection criteria by which the Council will evaluate
proposals and select the winners would focus on the ability of the
proposal to generate ground-breaking results in the study of virtues.
To ascertain the likely success of the researcher, they will also be
expected to consider the scholar's record of achievement, training
history, and the promise of long-term impact.

Amount Awarded: two-year research grants will be awarded ranging from
$50,000 to $300,000.

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney
indirect costs of up to 20%.

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional
keywords type: Virtue

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email

Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://scienceofvirtues.org/arete/researchgrants.aspx

Closing Date: 20th February 2009

A postdoctoral research position in Environmental Chemistry/Environmental Geochemistry is available for April/May of 2009 in the research group of Professor Myna Simpson at the University of Toronto (Scarborough Campus).

The successful candidate will participate in molecular-level studies of organic matter-mineral interactions; contaminant interactions with soil, and/or environmental metabolic profiling (metabolomics). Successful candidates will have access to state-of-the-art NMR and MS equipment in the Environmental NMR Centre which houses two unique, hyphenated 500MHz NMR spectrometers specially designed for environmental applications. Prof. Simpsons research laboratory recently moved to a new research building with new labs and office space for group members as well as dedicated instrument rooms. Prof. Simpsons research laboratory houses a fully automated LC, GC-MS and GC-fraction collector as well as other support equipment.

Requirements

More information about the Simpson group can be found at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~msimpson. Applicants should have a PhD in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry, Organic/Environmental Geochemistry, or Soil Chemistry. Applicants must have a strong background in analytical techniques such as GC-MS and NMR spectroscopy for full consideration.

Application

Interested applicants should send a CV, a 1-page research statement of their proposed area of research and a list of at least 3 names and contact information of people who can provide references to Prof. Myrna Simpson (myrna.simpson@utoronto.ca). The appointment will be made for a 2-year period with the potential for renewal for a third year if the performance of the postdoctoral fellow is adequate.

Only candidates with a strong publication record and expertise in environmental chemistry will be considered.

The University of California at Merced announces an open position for a postdoctoral research scholar with expertise in classical/ quantum chaos, nonlinear dynamics and/or atomic theory. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong record of independent, creative research. Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and a list of three references online at http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=1417 .

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Professor Kevin Mitchell. Interested individuals may contact Professor Mitchell directly at kmitchell@ucmerced.edu.

The University of California is creating a dynamic new university campus and campus community in Merced, California, which opened in September 2005 as the tenth campus of the University of California and the first American research university built in the 21st century. In keeping with the mission of the University to provide teaching, research and public service of the highest quality, UC Merced will be providing new educational opportunites at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels through three academic schools Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Arts. AA/EOE

To apply:

All applicants must apply via the UC Merced website. Position is open until filled. To apply, please visit: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=1962

The Dairy Science & Technology Section in the Food & Textiles Group has fellowships available for five PhD students. The positions will be based at AgResearch Ruakura in Hamilton, New Zealand. These positions include an annual PhD stipend of up to NZ$25,000 (tax free) p.a. plus tuition fees. The students will enrol at a New Zealand University and be co-supervised by a member of the listed teams as well as a university based supervisor. We need enthusiastic, motivated people to join our teams. We offer a supportive, stimulating environment where the focus is very much on leadership, people, high performance, and science excellence. Please refer to the website for more information.

Reference Number: 4138
Study Subject: Dairy Science & Technology,
Web Address: http://www.agresearch.co.nz/careers
Provided By: AgResearch New Zealand
To be undertaken at: non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 5 people. Open for applications until February 16, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is NZD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in New Zealand.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Rell Sumner
AgResearch
Email: rell.sumner@agresearch.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.agresearch.co.nz
Address:
Ruakura Research Centre
5th Floor, Tower Block
East Street
Hamilton
3240

Australia: Australian Research Council Discovery Grant. The aim of this project is to work out whether Australia should develop derivatives markets for water in agricultural regions. We will take the southern Murray- Darling Basin as a case study. The possibility of establishing water derivatives has been canvassed by the Australian Stock Exchange. However, no quantitative analysis has been provided on the likely effects. To fill this void, we propose to integrate computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling with the theory of derivatives and to apply the integrated system to the issue of water. Applicants should post or email their applications, including a resume (with detailed academic experience), full transcripts, names and contacts of two referees.

Reference Number: 4139
Study Subject: Water derivatives: conceptualisation, price modelling and economic impacts
Web Address: http://www.austms.org.au/Jobs/Scholarship90.html
Provided By: ARC/Centre of Policy Studies
To be undertaken at: Monash University, RMIT University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from January 27, 2009 until February 27, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26140 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ECONOMICS or Mathematics. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 16, 2009 and no later than May 25, 2009.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Dr Glyn Wittwer
Monash University
Phone: 613 9905 5521
Fax: 613 9905 2426
Email: glyn.wittwer@buseco.monash.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.austms.org.au/Jobs/Scholarships90.html
Address:
Centre of Policy Studies
11th Floor
Menzies Building
Clayton
VIC, Australia
3800

At the University of St. Gallen, Department of Economics, one
35% - 70% -POSITION IN FINANCIAL ECONOMICS OR QUANTITATIVE FINANCE
starting in March 2009.
The position is part of the Prof. Enrico De Giorgi's research group.
It is assumed that candidates for these position are willing to start
a Ph.D. in Financial Economics or Quantitative Finance at the
University of St. Gallen. Ph. D. topics for a thesis can cover both,
theoretical or empirical methods in Finance and Economics. Examples of
recent research articles that could be starting points for a Ph. D.
thesis can be downloaded from the web address:

http://www.people.lu.unisi.ch/degiorge/
The successful candidate will be integrated in a young, strongly
research oriented team, with strong foundation in quantitative methods
in Finance and Economics. The group will be located at the Institute
of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of St. Gallen. The new
Ph. D. candidate is expected to interact strongly with the professors
of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics in the development of
their thesis, as well as with professors and post‐docs of the Swiss
Institute of Banking and Finance. The candidate is also expected to
collaborate in the development of the
teaching activities of the group in the areas of mathematics and
quantitative methods for Finance and Economics. Applications for the
position should be send no later than Friday, January 30, 2009
by e‐mail with a complete CV to: enrico.degiorgi@lu.unisi.ch

Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor and Master degrees in Economics, Finance, Mathematics (in
this case, with some studies in Economics), or related fields;
• Willingness to write a Ph. D. thesis in Financial Economics or
Quantitative Finance at the University of St. Gallen;
• Strong willingness to apply quantitative methods in Finance or
Economics;
• Interest in Decision Theory, Behavioural Finance and Behavioural
Economics.
Duties:
• Collaboration in the teaching of mathematics at different teaching
levels;
• Collaboration in the research activities of the group in the areas
of Mathematics, Financial Economics and Quantitative Finance;
• Development of a Ph. D. thesis in Financial Economics or
Quantitative Finance at the University of St. Gallen.
Starting Date: 1st of March 2009.

website link:
http://www.nccr-finrisk.uzh.ch/media/pdf/job/Assi_Financial_Economics_0812.pdf

A 3-year PhD student position in Neurobotics (Computational
Neuroscience) is open at LNRS/CNRS UMR7060, University Paris Descartes
starting from January 2009, in the framework of a French national
research project (ABILIS / ANR-08-CORD-001-05) entitled “Bio-inspired
approaches for intelligent object handling and gripping”. The project
is based on the conception and realization of a 5-finger artificial
hand in collaboration with 5 other partners (LMS/CNRS UMR 6610 /
University of Poitiers; LISV/Paris; LIST/CEA /Paris; ISIR/UPMC Paris;
FATRONIK France SAS, Montpellier). The robot hand will alternatively
be driven both by conventional and non conventional actuators. The PhD
work concerns i) the study of neural mechanisms responsible for grasp
and object dependent manipulation and ii) the application of
biologically inspired sensory motor control schemes on the new 5-
finger artificial hand under the supervision of Prof. Marc Maier and
Assist. Prof. Selim Eskiizmirliler. The use of both synthetic and
real control signals (e.g. cortical activity recorded in monkeys) will
be considered.

A strong background in programming (C++, Matlab, PERL, etc.), in
nonlinear / linear control systems and in digital signal processing
obtained at under-graduate and/or graduate levels, as well as the
ability of working under different operating systems (Windows, Linux,
MAC, etc.) is requested. For more information on the project, on the
previously published articles and on other administrative details
please contact Dr. Selim Eskiizmirliler at the following address, if
possible with the abstract of your Ms Thesis. During the recruitment
period your Ms Thesis supervisor (or your M1 and/or M2 fellowship
supervisors in France) might be contacted.

Selim Eskiizmirliler
Marc Maier

P.S: Please contact Mr. Selim Eskiizmirliler by e-mail for more
information

T. Selim Eskiizmirliler
(Attention nouvelle adresse)
Laboratoire de Neurobiologie des Réseaux Sensorimoteurs (LNRS) UMR 7060
CNRS, Université Paris Descartes, Université Paris Diderot,
45 Rue des Saints Pères, 75270, PARIS CEDEX 06, France
Tel : 33 (0)1 42 86 43 69 (ligne directe)
Tel : 33 (0)1 42 86 33 98 (secrétariat)
Fax : 33 (0)1 42 86 33 99
LNRS homepage : http://www.biomedicale.univ-paris5.fr/lnrs/
ANIM homepage : http://anim.snv.jussieu.fr/
E_mail: Selim.Eskiizmirliler [ à ] courriel.upmc.fr
E_mail: Selim.Eskiizmirliler [ à ] univ-paris5.fr

Scholarship Description. Applications are invited for PhD research scholarship to study ISCOMATRIX ® (IMX) adjuvant using use molecular modelling and physical chemistry methods. IMX vaccines are a new class of vaccine with great potential for the prevention of diseases such as HIV and for the treatment of cancer and chronic infections such as Hepatitis B. They are currently under active development by CSL Ltd. The project will use both high-performance computing and experimental studies and will involve close collaboration with researchers at CSL.

Reference Number: 4122
Study Subject: molecular modelling and physical chemistry methods
Web Address: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/
Provided By: Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sci
To be undertaken at: Monash University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered dependent on funds to one person. Open for applications from January 1, 2009 until June 30, 2009.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20427 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: CHEMICAL SCIENCES or MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than January 1, 2009 and no later than December 31, 2009.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. You must be over the age of 18. There are no restrictions on citizenship.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Marnie Southward (Research Administrative Officer)
Monash University
Phone: 03 9903 9593
Email: marnie.southward@pharm.monash.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/
Address:
Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sci
Parkville
Vic, Australia

Master Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries, Ghent University, Belgium

Master grants for candidates from developing countries !NEW CALL!

This Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee.

For more information, you can contact Liesbeth Vandepitte.

All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010.

This is the right way to start your procedure:

Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure ‘International Masters);
take care of your admission, this can take 3 months (consult the admission pdf!);
start completing your Application Form (your motivation is very important);
when you have received your admission letter, send it together with your completed Application Form to Liesbeth Vandepitte (1 hard copy, 1 electronic copy).
All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010:

Admission
Master call 2009-2010
Master application form 2009-2010
How to fill in the application form 2009-2010
Country list
Brochure International Masters at Ghent University
Closing date: 30 April 2009 (for 2009-2010)
More details: https://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/int_masters.pdf

Clinical Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Potsdam, Germany


Institution/Organization: University of Potsdam Department: Neurolinguistics
Web Address: http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Level: MA / MSc

Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics Clinical Linguistics

Description:

The Erasmus Mundus EMCL ('European Masters in Clinical Linguistics') course is a 15 month full-time interdisciplinary and transnational university programme at Masters level. It provides integrated training in theoretical and experimental neurosciences and psycholinguistics with clinical issues. The aim of the Masters Course is to train highly qualified advanced students who are excellently prepared for research work and Ph.D. programmes in the above fields.

The transnational consortium comprises four universities: Groningen (NL), Joensuu (FI), Milano-Bicocca (IT) and Potsdam (DE). The programme consists of three terms: the core courses offered in the first term aim at providing the students with general knowledge about the fields mentioned above. During the second and third term, the students attend specialised courses. For the second term, students may choose to move from their first host university to another one, while all students meet at the University of Potsdam during the third term. To finish the programme successfully, the student writes a Masters thesis and attends a summer school or conference. All courses are taught in English.

The EMCL programme is part of the Erasmus Mundus initiative of the European Union, providing an Erasmus Mundus scholarship covering tuition fees (? 7,500.-), living and travelling costs for non-EU students admitted to the programme (amounting to a total of ? 29,000.-/scholarship). The EMCL- programme thus has a strong extra-European profile. Students from EU-countries may not apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, but pay a reduced tuition fee of 2,700.-. Applications from EU students are highly welcome.

Requirement for application is at least three years of higher education (B.A., B.Sc. or equivalent) with an emphasis on linguistics, speech and language pathology, biomedical sciences, psychology or special education.

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Contact Information:
PD Dr. Frank Burchert
f.burchert@mac.com

Postgraduate Scholarship Available - La Trobe University, Melbourne , Australia Two Year Postgraduate Scholarship in Emotionally Intelligent ICTs for Social Innovation
School of Business La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

As part of an Open Innovation Research Program with global electronics
corporation NEC Japan, Masters by Research scholarships are available for
deserving candidates.

* Background*

Sensemaking is an emerging paradigm for understanding social dynamics in
organisations. It postulates that the process of translating the personal
interpretation, knowledge or meaning into a specific behaviour, decision or
action is moderated by interaction of an individual's rational with their
affective characteristics. It proposes to significantly alter the analysis
and interpretation of data about people, internet users and employees in an
organisation. In general, emotional systems in humans influence many
cognitive processes including decision making, focus and attention, goal
generation and categorization, all of which are important for design of
human-centred intelligent systems.

In this context, ICTs which form an integral part of organisations can be
used as effective tools for social innovation. It is envisaged that
emotionally
intelligent ICTs would play a pivotal role in design of sustainable
organisations in the 21st century by improving the quality of life at work
(e.g., through design of emotionally cohesive and culturally fit teams)
and at home, by provision of emotionally intelligent health care and health
promotion systems (especially for the elderly) to help control spiraling
health care costs, and by facilitating travel and e-tourism through
emotionally intelligent e-tourism systems.

The postgraduate students will be expected to work on the following research
projects

1. Human-centred intelligent system for constructing emotionally cohesive
and culturally fit teams.
2. Emotionally intelligent persuasive dialog system for health promotion.

3. Emotionally intelligent health care (nurse) robot for pre and
post-operative care.
4. Emotionally Intelligent e-tourism system for holiday destination
planning and sight seeing.

The postgraduate students will be supervised by a research team consisting
of researchers from La Trobe university and NEC Corp., Japan. The research
team is headed by La Trobe's Associate Prof. Rajiv Khosla. An annual stipend
of up to AUD 25,000 per annum for 2 years is available from Jan 2009 for
deserving candidates. The annual stipend includes a research internship for
6 months each year (i.e., in 2009 and 2010) at NEC's technologically
advanced research lab in Japan.

*Eligibility Requirements:*

The prospective candidate must have completed a four-year undergraduate
degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent with an
average of 80% or above. Interested candidates can contact Associate
Prof. Rajiv Khosla (r.khosla@latrobe.edu.au ) directly with your CV,
academic transcripts, .and relevant R&D experience. The candidates must also
include a covering letter with a brief description outlining the research
project they are interested in and relevant skills for the project.

Knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence, natural language processing,
affective computing and human-centred e-tourism would be a benefit.

The Department of Geography invites applications for admission to its Taught and Research Postgraduate Programmes. We have a number of studentship opportunities for September 2009, which include Masters Studentships as detailed below. Founded in 1908, the Department of Geography is one of the leading research departments in the country. According to the results of the independent 2008 Research Assessment Exercise the Department is by all measures within the top 10 Departments in the UK. It was also graded 5A in both the previous two Research Assessment Exercises. With over 30 full-time academic staff, a graduate school of over 50 PhD and Masters students, we are one of the largest Geography departments in the UK and a global leader in several research fields including Climate and Cryosphere, Drylands Research, Social and Cultural Geographies, and Social And Spatial Inequalities.

Masters Studentships

The Department of Geography is funding up to six £1,000 bursaries, exclusively for exceptional students wishing to take any of its Masters programmes. The department also has two dedicated Masters-level University Studentships that come with bursaries and a half stipend. In addition, there are a number of £2,000 bursaries available only to University of Sheffield graduates via the Alumni Office for our Masters degree programmes. We are also able to offer one fully-funded ESRC 1+3 PhD studentship to highly qualified students. Students following the “1+3” route must study in their first year on the MA in Human Geography Research (also see “1+3 studentships” above). The University of Sheffield also has a number of fully or half-funded PhD and Masters studentships. These awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants. International applicants are only eligible providing they can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the UK and international students tuition fee (for more information see: http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/uos.html ). In addition, the MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities has up to six dedicated bursaries available for this course, offering fee-free places to students from the UK and other EU countries (please see below for more details).

To apply for one of our funding packages, in the first instance please contact:

MA in Human Geography Research
Dr Megan Blake, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: M.Blake@sheffield.ac.uk

MA in Social & Cultural Geographies
Dr Megan Blake, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: M.Blake@sheffield.ac.uk

MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities
Dr Dan Vickers, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: D.Vickers@sheffield.ac.uk

MSc in Environmental Analysis of Terrestrial Systems
Professor John Wainwright, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: J.Wainwright@sheffield.ac.uk

MSc in Polar and Alpine Change
Professor Grant Bigg, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: Grant.Bigg@sheffield.ac.uk

MA in International Development
Dr Chasca Twyman, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: c.twyman@sheffield.ac.uk

MPH (Public Health) in International Development
Dr Chasca Twyman, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: c.twyman@sheffield.ac.uk

MSc in GeoArchaeology
Dr Mark Bateman, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: m.bateman@sheffield.ac.uk

MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities dedicated bursaries
The MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities has up to six dedicated bursaries available for this course, offering fee-free places to students from the UK and other EU countries. To apply for one of our funding packages, in the first instance please contact:
Dr Dan Vickers, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: D.Vickers@sheffield.ac.uk

Fee Scholarships

The Department also has a limited number of fee scholarships that are open to new UK/EU and international applicants (see http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/bursaries.html ).

For more information please contact:

* Human Geography postgraduate research admissions tutor: Dr Dimitris Ballas (ADD LINK: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/geography/staff/ballas_dimitris/index.html )
* Physical Geography postgraduate research admissions tutor: Professor John Wainwright (ADD LINK: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/geography/staff/wainwright_john/index.html )

Other Masters and PhD Funding Opportunities

You may also find a series of useful funding links which may be of interest to prospective UK/EU and international students at:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/geography/pg/masters/funding.html

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/links.html

General Postgraduate enquiries
Mrs Mo Allum, Postgraduate Admissions Secretary, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, United Kingdom
email: M.Allum@sheffield.ac.uk

Institution/Organization: Carleton University
Department: Linguistics and Applied Languages Studies
Web Address: http://www.carleton.ca/slals/index.html

Level: MA / MSc

Duties: Research,Teaching

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Discourse Studies

Description:

The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University invites applications for admission to the MA program in Applied Language Studies for Fall Semester 2009. Excellent funding packages consisting of scholarships
and teaching/research assistantships are available for qualified applicants.

Our MA program in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language
Studies is well
known as a dynamic community of learning where students can
investigate the
various areas of applied language research with faculty members who
are involved
in areas such as language teaching and learning, writing studies,
literacy
studies, genre studies, and critical discourse studies. Our faculty
members’
broad-ranging expertise provides students with a unique and flexible
program.

Our graduate program has been very successful in preparing students
for a wide
range of employment opportunities, as well as for PhD work.

Carleton University offers three possible program paths to complete
the Master’s
degree in Applied Language Studies: a Coursework path (equivalent of
10 one-term
courses); a Research Essay path (equivalent of 8 one-term courses
plus a
Research Essay); a Thesis path (equivalent of 6 one-term courses plus
a thesis).

For more information, please consult our website at:

http://www.carleton.ca/slals/linguistics-
appliedlanguage/graduate/index.html

Application Deadline: 15-Feb-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Ms. Joan Grant
215 Paterson Hall, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5B6
Canada

Web Address for Applications:
http://www.carleton.ca/slals/linguistics-
appliedlanguage/graduate/admission-requirements/index.html

Contact Information:
Ms. Joan Grant
Joan_Grant@carleton.ca
Phone:613 520-2802
Fax:613 520-6641

Institution/Organization: University of Giessen
Department: Int. Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture
Web Address: http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:

Giessen University’s International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support it provides,
the Graduate Centre offers postgraduate students optimum conditions for their PhD-projects and a custom-made preparation for the time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers.

From 01st October 2009, the GCSC offers up to 9 PhD scholarships.

PhD scholarships include a monthly stipend of approximately 1.000
Euros and are
offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of
a year.
Scholarships commence on October 1st, 2009.

Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study
programme and
the wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active
involvement in at
least one GCSC graduate research group. Scholarship holders must
register as PhD
students at Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for
doctoral
students at JLU, except for an enrollment fee of approximately 200
Euros per
semester. Scholarship holders are expected to take up residency in or
near Giessen.

The GCSC encourages applications from graduate students who have or
expect to
obtain a first or upper second class honours MA -degree (or
equivalent) in one
of the GCSC’s academic subjects* or in the arts/humanities, cultural
studies, or
social sciences. Fluency in either English or German is required.

The main selection criteria are the candidates’ academic
qualification, the
academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the
project for
the GCSC’s research programme. Short-listed candidates will be
invited to a
30-minute interview; telephone interviews can be arranged for
candidates from
overseas.

The closing date for applications is 1st March, 2009. All applications
(including an application form and further documents as stated on the
GCSC
website) have to be submitted online. Please find further information
on the
two-stage application procedure on our website:

http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/application.

If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact
us at
gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. On 2nd February 2009, the GCSC will
host an
Information Day at the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture
(GCSC),
Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394
Gießen. The
Information Day gives potential applicants the opportunity to meet
the staff and
students involved in the doctoral programme. You will also have the
chance to
obtain more information on the research areas and academic objectives
of the
GCSC, the wide range of interdisciplinary courses, colloquia, and
conferences,
the research support on offer, our international networks and partner
institutions, as well as on publishing and funding opportunities
available to
GCSC-members.

*) see www.uni-giessen.de/gcsc or http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/research

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://gcsc.uni-
giessen.de/wps/pgn/home/GCSC_eng/notes_application_process/

Contact Information:
Vera Stadelmann
vera.stadelmann@gcsc.uni-giessen.de

The Corporate Semantic Web Group (AG CSW) at the Free University Berlin, one of the Excellence Universities in Germany, is looking for an excellent PhD candidate to work as a researcher in the prospective BMBF funded project Corporate Semantic Web.

Corporate Semantic Web (CSW) aims to establish economically beneficial adoption of Semantic Web technologies in corporate environments. The objective of CSW is to integrate all the required pieces of knowledge and technologies, including modern Web-technologies and enterprise service technologies, corporate information systems, semantic business process management, corporate Semantic Web, ontology engineering, semantic search and collaborative applications.

The successful candidate will join an internationally renowned research group working on a cutting edge research problem in an attractive and stimulating environment within one of Germans top universities and computer science departments; she/he will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the group’s activities, including publishing at and attending international conferences and workshops.

The candidate should have:

a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Information Systems
a strong background/interest in Semantic Web (rules, ontologies) and its applications
a background/interest in other Knowledge Representation paradigms such as logic programming
a background/interest in Semantic Business Process Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Complex Event Processing
a willingness to travel to project meetings and to work on project deliverables
a willingness to work in an international team
good proficiency in English
The post is available immediately and is a fixed term appointment for three years until January 2011. As an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary (BAT IIa). The research in this project must be concluded with the attainment of a PhD degree in Computer Sciences.

We encourage interested candidates to send their curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, a list of publications, and digital versions of three of their most relevant work, as well as electronic copies of the certificates of all academic qualifications held, to

Prof. Dr. Adrian Paschke paschke[ at }inf.fu-berlin.de

quoting the reference *Pos CSW*.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th January 2009. The review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled.

Clinical Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of
Potsdam, Germany


Institution/Organization: University of Potsdam
Department: Neurolinguistics
Web Address: http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Level: MA / MSc

Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics
Clinical Linguistics

Description:

The Erasmus Mundus EMCL ('European Masters in Clinical Linguistics')
course is a
15 month full-time interdisciplinary and transnational university
programme at
Masters level. It provides integrated training in theoretical and
experimental
neurosciences and psycholinguistics with clinical issues. The aim of
the Masters
Course is to train highly qualified advanced students who are
excellently
prepared for research work and Ph.D. programmes in the above fields.

The transnational consortium comprises four universities: Groningen
(NL),
Joensuu (FI), Milano-Bicocca (IT) and Potsdam (DE). The programme
consists of
three terms: the core courses offered in the first term aim at
providing the
students with general knowledge about the fields mentioned above.
During the
second and third term, the students attend specialised courses. For
the second
term, students may choose to move from their first host university to
another
one, while all students meet at the University of Potsdam during the
third term.
To finish the programme successfully, the student writes a Masters
thesis and
attends a summer school or conference. All courses are taught in
English.

The EMCL programme is part of the Erasmus Mundus initiative of the
European
Union, providing an Erasmus Mundus scholarship covering tuition fees
(?
7,500.-), living and travelling costs for non-EU students admitted to
the
programme (amounting to a total of ? 29,000.-/scholarship). The EMCL-
programme
thus has a strong extra-European profile.
Students from EU-countries may not apply for the Erasmus Mundus
scholarship, but
pay a reduced tuition fee of 2,700.-. Applications from EU students
are highly
welcome.

Requirement for application is at least three years of higher
education (B.A.,
B.Sc. or equivalent) with an emphasis on linguistics, speech and
language
pathology, biomedical sciences, psychology or special education.

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Contact Information:
PD Dr. Frank Burchert
f.burchert@mac.com