2nd Master in Geospatial Technologies (grants fornon-European students)

Dear GSDI contacts:
We ask that you please publicize the availability of full grants including travel and housing (ERASMUS MUNDUS program) for students outside Europe wishing to attend the 18-month international

MASTER IN GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Universities of Münster (Germany), Jaume I (Spain), Nova de Lisboa (Portugal)
http://www.mastergeotech.info/
Fundamental Requisites: Bachelor Degree equivalent in fields related to earth science, environmental studies, land management, etc. (Master is not aimed at techies, but rather to provide technical skills to other professionals.) Also: proven HIGH level of English language ability (student must be able to work in English, not only read English).

Deadline for student applications: 15 JANUARY 2008. (Please read carefully the application details: original copies of key documents requested.)

cheers,
Michael Gould
Centro de Visualización Interactiva www.cevi.uji.es
Dept. Information Systems (LSI), Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain
email: gould (at) lsi.uji.es // email2: mgould (at) opengeospatial.org
research group www.geoinfo.uji.es // personal www.mgould.com
AGILE www.agile-online.org
Vespucci Summer Institute www.vespucci.org
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PhD from Medical Theoretical Center in Dresden, TU Dresden, Germany

PhD position and Research Assistant in the Mammalian Meiosis Group as of 1 January 2008

One PhD position and a stipend for one Research Assistant are available in the Medical Theoretical Center in Dresden in the fields of "Pluripotency and Germ Stem Cells" and "Meiotic chromosome behaviour in mammals"

Both the PhD and the full time Research Assistant position are available from the 1st of January 2008 in the laboratory of Dr. Attila Tóth. Applications are currently accepted and positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Successful candidates will participate in one of two projects:
One project aims to develop strategies for in vitro generation of pluripotent stem cells from testis derived germ stem cells. The work will include: a genetic screen to identify and characterize factors that can induce pluripotency in germ stem cells, cell culture experiments, bioinformatics, mouse genetics and biochemistry.

The other project focuses on the genetic and biochemical analysis of novel meiotic genes, identified by our laboratory, that play important roles in meiotic recombination and in meiotic chromosome behaviour in mice.

The qualified applicant should have some theoretical background in molecular biology, and some laboratory experience (In the case of Research Assistant this can be bachelor's degree and practical work or Master's degree, MTA is not sufficient on its own).

Interested candidates should send a short description of their scientific interest, their CV and the contact details of two or three references to Dr. Attila Tóth, e-mail: Attila.toth@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

website link:
http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/medizinische_fakultaet/inst/phc/folder.2006-06-15.8695296628
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Asian Institute of Technology - ASEAN Foundation Scholarships

ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Nationals of ASEAN Member Countries

The ASEAN Foundation (AF) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have entered into another agreement to develop high quality human resources within ASEAN member countries through the offering of the AF-AIT Scholarships.

The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries that now include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , the
Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Viet Nam . It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty. This scholarship programme is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and funded through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund.

The Asian Institute of Technology, on the other hand, is an international post graduate institute founded in 1959, and is Asia's pioneer institution established to help meet the region's growing needs for advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research and capacity building. AIT's mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in Thailand and has affiliated centers in other parts of the world.

Ten (10) full scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals who wish to pursue masters degree in AIT. The scholarship award will cover tuition and other academic fees, and living allowances for a 2-year programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, applicants must:
* Be a bonafide ASEAN national;
* Hold a bachelors degree (normally from a four-year program) or its equivalent in an appropriate field;
* Have above average undergraduate grades (minimum CGPA of 2.75); and,
* Satisfy other requirements as specified by the school you apply to.
* AIT is an international institute with English as the sole language of instruction. Admission to AIT requires proof of English language proficiency which may be satisfied in any of the following:
Submission of an official test score from any of the following standardized English exams: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CU-TEP ( Thailand ), ARC (Lao PDR).
* Agree to return and/or serve for at least 2 years in any ASEAN countries after completion of their studies.

FIELD OF STUDIES
The scholarship can be taken in the following field of studies:
School of Environment , Resources and Development (SERD)
www.serd.ait.ac.th
* Agricultural Systems and Engineering
* Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
* Energy
* Environmental Engineering and Management
* Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
* Gender and Development Studies
* Natural Resources Management
* Pulp and Paper Technology
* Regional and Rural Development Planning
* Urban Environmental Management

Interdisciplinary Programs
* Cleaner Production
* Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management
* Integrated Watershed Development and Management
* Modelling Tools in Environmental Resources and Management
* Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management

School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
www.set.ait.ac.th

* Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM)
* Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (GTE)
* Structural Engineering (STE)
* Transportation Engineering (TRE)
* Water Engineering and Management (WEM)

Interdisciplinary Programs
* Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

APPLICATION DETAILS
All interested applicants must complete the following two sets of applications and submit them to the Admissions Office of AIT.
* AIT application form ( http://www.ait.ac.th/apply )
* ASEAN Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies application form (downloaded)

For January intakes, application should be made on or before 21
December 2007. Deadline for August intake is on 31 March 2008.

For more information, please contact:

Postal Address:
Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4 , Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND

Street Address:
Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
50 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Road
Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND

Phone: (662) 5245031-5033
Fax: (662) 524-6326
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
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Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability 2008 - Call for Applications

From: www.ehs.unu.edu

Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability 2008 - Call for Applications

The UNU-EHS Chair on Social Vulnerability, supported by MunichRe Foundation, organises for the 3rd time the Summer Academy. The academy, taking place from 20-26 July 2008 at the historic Hohenkammer Castle (Schloss Hohenkammer) in the countryside outside of Munich, Germany is entitled "Environmental Change, Migration, & Social Vulnerability". Once again, we are happy to be able to offer 20 places for qualified PhD candidates working on dissertations related to environmental change, migration and social vulnerability. We accept applications for the 2008 Summer Academy until 15 January 2008. Please apply online only by clicking on the provided link "apply now". Continue Reading...

VLIR Ph.D. scholarships programme

The ICP Ph.D. is a Ph.D. scholarships programme which aims to institutionally strengthen universities or research institutions in the South through capacity building, by upgrading local academic personnel by offering Ph.D. scholarships.

Only ICP graduates can apply. For the list of ICP¢s, please read the call ICP Ph.D.2008 carefully.

This call for ICP Ph.D. 2008 is open until February 2008.
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PhD Studentship in Wireless Networks - University College London

A Fully-Funded PhD Studentship Communications and Information Systems Research Group UCL Department Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering

*(subject to agreement, starting date: January 2008)*

We wish to recruit a PhD student to work with Dr Yang Yang on a joint Toshiba Research Europe and UCL project focussing on the development of future intelligent self-configuring wireless networks. This research project will apply cognitive radio, machine learning, and biological inspired techniques to enable wireless networks have the capability of learning, reasoning, analysing and adjusting system parameters across different network layers, in order to achieve network self-organisation and optimal performance. Our research methodologies will involve algorithm development, performance evaluation, computer simulation and, if possible, testbed experiments.

Applicants are required to have an MSc degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, good knowledge of communication networks, sound analytical skills and programming skills (e.g. NS2, Matlab, C/C++, or Java), and effective written and verbal communication skills. It is desirable that the applications have some R&D experience in cognitive radio, machine learning, radio resource management, MAC protocols, traffic analysis or wireless QoS. A good track record of publications is a plus, but not a necessary requirement.

This PhD studentship is tax-free and is for three years (Jan 2008 - Jan 2011). It will cover the UCL tuition fees (up to 16K pounds per annum for an overseas student) and a stipend of around 1200 pounds per month to cover the student's living expenses in London.

*The following is a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities:
• Design and analyse novel intelligent algorithms for self-organised wireless networks.
• Develop a simulation platform for performance evaluation.
• Prepare progress reports on research ideas and results for Toshiba.
• Contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.

Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Dr Yang Yang, Email: y.yang@ee.ucl.ac.uk , Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3973.

To apply, please summit your PhD application form online through http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/ Please put Dr. Yang Yang's name as your potential supervisor and mention your interest in "Toshiba PhD Studentship".

*The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th December 2007. *
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PhD Studentships in Quantitative Analyses of Labour Market and Welfare Policies - The Aarhus School of Business, Denmark

PhD scholarships Graduate School for Integration, Production and Welfare

Scholarship no.: *544-0107*

At the Department of Economics at Aarhus School of Business, University of Aarhus, a number of PhD scholarships will be available from January 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The PhD scholarships are offered within quantitative analyses of labour market and welfare policies, including e.g. analysis of the effects of labour market programmes, the effects of programmes in relation to children, youth, families, immigrants or elderly, or the use of economic incentives in employment or integration policies. The aim is to analyse different types of interventions targeting these groups, and to develop and apply econometric methods for evaluating programmes using micro data.

The PhD scholarships are placed within the Graduate School for Integration, Production and Welfare, and they are affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Danish National Institute of Social Research. Further information on the Graduate School and the PhD scholarships can be obtained from professor Peter Jensen, Department of Economics, phone: +45 89 486 482,
e-mail: pje@asb.dk , or research director Niels Ploug, Danish National Institute of Social Research,
phone: +45 33 48 08 40, e-mail:
np@sfi.dk.

A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. As part of the PhD scholarship the PhD student will be enrolled in the PhD programme comprising a number of courses within the relevant research area.

The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department.

*Conditions of employment
*The PhD scholarship has duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the scholarship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.

The applicant's research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed. For further information on admission criteria and ASB's PhD programme, please go
to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx.

For the full details of the job announcement and applications requirements please refer to www.asb.dk/about/available

Deadline for application: *Monday, December 17, 2007 at 12:00 noon*.
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PhD Studentship in Opthalmology - University College London

Institute Of Ophthalmology, University College London Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Studentship

*UCL INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY / INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY*

Pressure damage to the optic nerve head in glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness and is currently incurable. Recent experimental work has demonstrated that an adult stem cell, the olfactory ensheathing cell, can structurally and functionally repair spinal cord tract and root injuries, and that these cells also stimulate the regeneration of optic nerve fibres. This PhD project will investigate transferring the application of these cells to optic nerve damage. The student will be supervised by Professor P T Khaw (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) and Professor G Raisman (UCL Institute of Neurology).

Applicants should have a first class honours degree or equivalent in a related subject. The studentship can only be awarded to students from India, China, and the developing world countries, as defined by the OECD (see www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/eligibility.htm for details of eligible countries).

This studentship is available immediately and offers a stipend of £14,600 plus fees at the overseas student rate. This Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award is partly funded by the Medical Research Council and the charity Fight for Sight.

Interest applicants may get further information from j.molyneux@ucl.ac.ukand an application form is available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission.


*UCL is an equal opportunities employer.*

*Closing Date: 7th December.*
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James S. McDonnell Foundation - Funding Opportunity for 2008

*FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - NEW GUIDELINES FOR 2008!
James S. McDonnell Foundation
21st Century Science Initiative - 2008
Research Award Application Deadline: 3:59 PM CST on Wednesday March 12, 2008 *

The James S. McDonnell Foundation announces updated program descriptions and application guidelines for its 21st Century Science Initiative Research Awards. The 21st Century Research Awards support investigator-initiated research in two (2) topical areas: Studying Complex Systems and Brain Cancer Research. Program information, application guidelines, and proposal preparation instructions are available at: http://www.jsmf.org/apply/research. No geographic restrictions;
international applications are encouraged.

Updated program descriptions and application guidelines for the James S. McDonnell Scholar Awards will be available on the website in January 2008.

Information on the Foundation's 21st Century Collaborative Activity Awards
is also available on the website at: http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative.
Thank you for your interest.

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PhD position in Biochemistry, ETH Zurich

PhD Positions

Graduate student positions are available from January 1st 2008 (or upon agreement) in our laboratory at the Institute of Biochemistry, ETH in Zurich. The project aims to elucidate the function of Telomeric Repeat containing RNA (TERRA) at chromosome ends in mammalian cells
(for more information please visit: http://www.bc.biol.ethz.ch/box_feeder/people/groups/azzalin/). We will exploit combinations of genetic, cell-biological and biochemical tools available in mammalian cell cultures to reveal possible TERRA-associated roles in telomere length maintenance, cancer etiology and cellular senescence.

We are seeking motivated students with a background in molecular biology and tissue culture. We offer a friendly, enthusiastic and interactive environment. Our staff is international and the working language is English.

Applications including CV and names of two referees can be sent (if possible electronically) to:

Claus M. Azzalin, PhD
Institute of Biochemistry
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)
ETH-Hönggerberg
CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland

e-mail: claus.azzalin@bc.biol.ethz.ch
website link:
http://www.bc.biol.ethz.ch/people/groups/azzalin/Positions
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Japan-IMF Scholarship Program - Ph.D. in Economics at North American Universities

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program - Ph.D. in Economics at North American Universities
Sponsored By : JAPAN - IMF

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is
accepting applications for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics. This is a scholarship awarded by the International Monetary Fund to high achieving Asian nationals currently pursuing or intending to pursue a PhD in Macroeconomics or a related subject at a leading North American university.

Background:
In 1996 with financial support from the Government of Japan, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies was created to train selected Asian
nationals as applied economists to work at the IMF or in their national governments.

Award:
The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study
in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full
university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The
scholarship has an internship component at the IMF.

Qualifications:
-A national of an IMF Asian member country.
-Able to complete their PhD program by the age of 33 so not older than 27 at the
time of applying.
-Academic background in macroeconomics or a related subject.
-Interest in working at the International Monetary Fund or in government.
-A record of high academic achievement. Minimum GPA of 3.3; Minimum Average GRE Score of 600 in Quantitative and Analytical; 500 Verbal.

Procedure for Applying:
Students generally apply for the Japan-IMF Scholarship either the year before
beginning their graduate studies in economics or in their first year of graduate school at a leading North American university.

The following must be provided by each applicant:
-A completed application form
-A one-page personal statement of not more than 250 words explaining the
applicant’s interest in working as an IMF economist and career goals, previous academic studies and future research subjects, and other information as to the applicant’s background
-A university transcript for the applicant’s prior studies and, if already a
graduate student at the time of graduation, a current university transcript
-An original or a photocopy of the applicant’s GRE and TOEFL scores. (Applicants
can use the code number 8401 for their TOEFL and GRE scores to be reported directly to IIE).

Note: TOEFL is not required if applicant has an undergraduate or master’s degree from a university located in the United States or the United Kingdom
-A copy of one of the applicant’s applications to a leading North American
university.

Please do not send academic papers or materials other than those requested
above. Applications and required documents must be mailed; those sent by e-mail or fax will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 15 December 2007


More information and downloadable applications are available on-line at:
http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm

Further questions can be directed to: japanimfscholarship@iie.org or
scholarship@iief.or.id

Further at http://www.iief.or.id/scholarship.php?id_scholarship=16&
Deadline: 15 Dec 2007
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PhD in the field of risk management for the built heritage, ETH Zurich

PhD student (100%) in the field of risk management for the built heritage

One position for a PhD student is offered in connection with an exciting and challenging collaborative research project between the group of "Risk and Safety" at the Institute of Structural Engineering and the Institute of Historic Building Research and Conservation at ETH Zurich. The position can occupied immediately but can also be held open until the end of the year for the right candidate.

Project description:
The project addresses the various problem spheres related to the decision making concerning preservation of cultural heritage in Switzerland. Cultural heritage comprises the entire built infrastructure and also the knowledge of its preservation and management. The project aims to provide an inventory of spatial-chronological risks that includes a description of the estimated scale of the risks, as well as the probability of their occurrence and curtailment in the short-, mid- and long-term. The approach will be interdisciplinary and will profit from the synergies of the specialty areas engaged and will place the tradition of the cultural heritage within the framework of an analysis of stability and developmental dynamics of the entire system.

Preferably the applicant has some background and strong interests in he area of statistics and probability theory. A good foundation in structural engineering and capabilities in programming will also be an advantage but not an absolute requirement. The applicant should have a basic education preferably in the field of civil engineering or architecture at the level of a MSc degree.

The new research assistant will be required to collaborate closely with researchers from two different but related disciplines namely structural engineering and architecture. It is thus of significant importance that the candidate has a strong interest and capability in collaborative research and good communication skills.

More information about the position as well as the conditions for employment can be achieved by direct contact to:

Prof. Dr. Michael H. Faber
Tel: +41-44-633 3117
Fax: +41-44-633 1064
E-Mail: faber@ibk.baug.ethz.ch
Home page: http://www.ibk.ethz.ch/fa/index_EN
or
Prof. Uta Hassler
Tel: +41 44 632 08 52
Fax: +41 44 633 11 92
E-Mail: hassler@arch.ethz.ch
Home page: http://www.idb.arch.ethz.ch/

Your application should be sent by post or email to:
Prof. Dr. M. H. Faber, Institut für Baustatik und Konstruktion IBK
ETH Zürich HIL E23.3, Wolfgang-Pauli-Str. 15, CH-8093 Zürich
Email to: Patricia Meile (Administration): meile@ibk.baug.ethz.ch

Website link:
http://www.ibk.ethz.ch/fa/jobs/Stelle_SNF_UH_en_MHF.pdf
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Three Ph.D. student positions, McMaster Univ (Canada)

Three Ph.D student opportunities are available in the Hydrometeorology & Climatology Research Group, at the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada () focusing on:

(a) CO2, water vapor and energy flux measurements from three different-age (65, 33, 5-yr old) afforested conifer forest ecosystems at Turkey Point in southern Ontario using eddy covariance technique and soil CO2 flux observations using a chamber system. Objectives are to evaluate the response of different age forest ecosystem to environmental stresses such as drought and temperature stresses etc.

(b) Stand level carbon and nitrogen cycle modeling using Canadian Land Surface Scheme (CN-CLASS). The objectives are to improve understanding of processes controlling (a) fluxes of carbon, water and energy and (b) nutrient cycling in different-age forest ecosystems, using observed fluxes.

(c) Regional ecosystem modeling using the Canadian Terrestrial Ecosystem

Model (CTEM). The project objectives are to explore the impacts of natural and anthropogenic effects (i.e. N deposition, CO2 fertilization, other environmental stresses etc) on simulated carbon, water and nitrogen exchanges in terrestrial ecosystems, particularly forests. Analysis will involve conducting sensitivity
tests under various future climate change scenarios. Both CLASS and CTEM are
used in the Canadian GCM.

This research is being funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. Turkey Point flux sites are also associate sites of the Canadian Carbon Program or Fluxnet-Canada.
Please visit our group website for more information:
().

These opportunities are available from January 2008 (winter term). Review of the applications will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of their grades and list of courses taken in the past and names of two referees to Dr. Altaf Arain at following address, preferable by 20 November 2007. Modeling students must have strong programming skills in Fortran and preferably in Unix or Linux.

Dr. Altaf Arain
Hydrometeorology & Climatology Research Group
School of Geography and Earth Sciences
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, L8S4K1, Canada.
Email: arainm@mcmaster.ca

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BSc (Hon), MSc, & PhD students at Univ of Cape Town (Rep of South Africa)

The Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG) has a number of Scholarships available for MSc and PhD studies in the general field of climate change, and in climate change impacts and adaptation. A limited number of scholarships are available to begin in 2008, with additional opportunities to begin in 2009. These scholarships are offered as part of the CSAG expansion the newly created NRF Chair in Climate Change awarded to Prof Hewitson.

Successful applicants will have broad flexibility to undertake there thesis research within the scope of the CSAG climate change research profile. However, specific areas of interest could include, but are not limited to, uncertainty and probability in climate projections, regional downscaling, multi-model multi-ensemble simulations, climate change versus natural/decadal variability, land-atmosphere interactions, climate feedbacks, climate tele-connection stability, climate change impacts and adaptation, climate change communication and stakeholder engagement, and linking climate change science and society.

Students should be well motivated, able to work in a team environment, and have a strong interest in developing their disciplinary depth within a multi-disciplinary research environment. Applicants should have completed or be completing the appropriate pre-requisite degrees (BSc, BSc Honours, or MSc) in a related discipline (meteorology, physics, climatology, land surface processes, hydrology, computer
science, applied maths, statistics, etc.), and ideally have some climate coursework and/or experience in their background. Interested applicants currently engaged with their undergraduate and BSc Honours degrees should be on average ranking in the upper 30% of their classes. Applicants will be advantaged if they have one or more of
the following: good computational literacy, programming skills, exposure to or experience with climate models.

Duration and scholarship value: Scholarships are subject to adequate progress and valid for 3 years for a Phd, 2 years for MSc, and 1 year for a BSc Honours. Scholarship amounts are tax free, and will be of the order of ~R70 000 for a PhD, ~R50 000 for a MSc, and ~R10000-R15000 for BSc Honours.

Deadlines: For 2007 the deadline for applications is the 31st November. Early application is encouraged.

To apply: Please make an initial pre-application by email to Sharon Barnard (barnard@csag.uct.ac.za). No fax or postal applications please. Include in your initial application a letter of motivation outlining your interests, a full CV (no certificates), and the names, email and telephone details of 2 referees. After initial selection, applicants will need to complete the normal University application
procedures. Please DO NOT complete the University procedures and forms until we have undertaken our initial screening.

About CSAG: CSAG is hosted within the Environmental and Geographical Science department, and is one of the largest research groups within Africa focused on climate systems research, with special interest in addressing scientific questions of importance to Africa. CSAG currently has 16 MSc and PhD students along with other post-docs, research associates, and support staff in IT and administration. The group has active funded research programs in climate change, seasonal forecasting, land-atmosphere feedbacks, regional and global modeling, as well as excellent collaboration across disciplines including climate impacts and adaptation issues, and a strong concern for linking science with society. CSAG has its own high-performance computing system (cluster and SMP systems) as well as full access to supercomputer capacity at the SA Centre for High Performance Computing . Excellent collaboration exists with international research groups, and innovative approaches are actively pursued, for example in the new fricanClimate@Home grid computing program, or our partnership with the Stockholm Environmental Institute on user tools for regional climate change projections.

The University of Cape Town is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.


Climate Systems Analysis Group
Environmental and
Geographical Science,
University of Cape Town,
South Africa.

email: climate@egs.uct.ac.za
phone: +27 21 650 5774
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PhD student position in air quality modeling in Switzerland

The Paul Scherrer Institut is a centre for multi-disciplinary research and one of the world's leading user laboratories. With its 1200 employees it belongs as an autonomous institution to the Swiss ETH domain and concentrates its activities on solid-state research and material sciences, elementary particle and astrophysics, energy and environmental research as well as on biology and medicine.

The Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry (LAC) is engaged in air quality and climate research by field studies, smog chamber experiments and chemical transport models.

We are offering a PhD Student position in the field of Air quality modeling
The chemical composition of particulate matter was recently measured and analyzed in several field campaigns at different locations in unprecedented detail. This provides a unique opportunity to evaluate 3-dimensional photochemical models including emissions, meteorological transport, gasphase and aerosol chemistry. The challenges are on the one hand to get the boundary layer meteorological processes right on the other hand to get the emissions right. Recent research has shown that one also needs to revisit the assumptions concerning the formation processes leading to secondary
organic aerosols.

The project will focus on aerosol formation processes in Switzerland and Europe. An intensive collaboration is planned with another PhD student focusing on meteorology and with a Canadian research group. A competitive Salary will be available.

Your tasks
- Use the meteorological models MM5 and/or the Alpine Model (aLMo) in combination with the chemical transport model CAMx in various configurations
- Improve the gaseous emissions, e.g. concerning biogenic sesqui-terpene emissions
- Improve the primary aerosol emissions (especially from domestic wood burning)
- Use and/or develop new schemes to represent the secondary organic aerosol formation in an appropriate manner (2)
- Test and evaluate the model versus various available and new data sets
- Present the results at workshops, conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

Your profile
You have a master/diploma degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, chemistry or environmental science. Ideally, you already have some experience in meteorological or air quality modeling. Programming and computer skills are crucial. Good communication skills in English are required and in German beneficial.

We are looking forward to your application
Sebnem Andreani and André Prévôt
Paul Scherrer Institut
Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry
CH- 5232 Villigen-PSI
Switzerland

Please send your application to:
sebnem.andreani@psi.ch*

http://lac.web.psi.ch/*
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Vacant PhD Position at the University of Bonn

Vacant PhD Position at the University of Bonn

Research field:
Numerical modeling of atmospheric chemical processes

Position:
A PhD position is available at the Meteorological Institute of the University of Bonn. Together with another Postdoc student, the applicant will work within a common research project of the Meteorological Institutes of the Universities of Bonn and Mainz and the Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry in Mainz.

Contract:
The research is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It is limited to a three year period with a salary TVL 13/2.

Proposed research of the project:
Numerical modeling of chemical processes in the atmosphere is essential to increase our understanding of atmospheric composition and its changes induced by human activity. In recent years, global-scale atmospheric models have been developed
that calculate the concentration and processing of atmospheric trace constituents. However, for key problems, e.g. local air quality and long-range transport from local sources, the development of high-resolution models is essential. In this project such a model will be developed. The model will be driven by consistent meteorological and chemical fields. This will be achieved through an online coupling of the global ECHAM5/MESSy system with the COSMO-model of the German Meteorological
Service. First applications of the newly developed model COSMO-MESSy will serve to investigate its capabilities for a detailed analysis of field measurements,
the direct simulation of mesoscale chemical perturbations like dust and biomass burning plumes, as well as an assessment and forecast of local air quality.

Qualifications:
Diploma/Master in meteorology, physics, informatics, mathematics or related fields.
Experience with numerical modeling of atmospheric processes. Skills in Linux, FORTRAN, IDL or others.

Aplications: Until end of December 2007 at the address:

Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Meteorological Institute
University of Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn
Email: abott@uni-bonn.de

Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Geschaeftsfuehrender Direktor
Meteorologisches Institut
Universitaet Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn
Germany
Tel: +49-(0)228-735189
Fax: +49-(0)228-735188
http://www.meteo.uni-bonn.de/Deutsch/Mitarbeiter/ABott/index.html
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Ph.D. studentship in climate downscaling, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Ph.D. studentship in climate downscaling, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

A Canadian research network on climate downscaling has provided funding for a Ph.D./M.Sc. student in the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, at the Univ. of British Columbia. Research would involve using machine learning/statistical methods (e.g. neural networks, kernel methods) to downscale the coarse-resolution global climate/weather model outputs to finer, local scales. Applications include precipitation and extreme weather forecasts, and climate change scenarios. Please apply online at , or contact
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2 Research Positions in Evaluation and Development of Urban Surface Energy Balance Models King's College London

2 Research Positions in Evaluation and Development of Urban Surface Energy Balance Models King's College London

An extensive number of urban land surface schemes (ULSS) have been developed. Two new projects aim to undertake a comprehensive assessment of these schemes.

· *Position 1*
(NSF Funded) involves the evaluation of the urban parameterization in the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model [a joint project with Arizona State University, USA]

· *Position 2:*
(UK Met Office funded) involves the co-ordination of an international ULSS model intercomparison study [a joint project with the UK Met office and University of Reading] (http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/suegrimmond/model_comparison.htm).

The two posts are each available for 24 months. The post holders are required to be highly numerate with science or engineering research experience and programming ability (Fortran and/or MatLab). Excellent English (written and spoken) is essential as both will involve extensive communication with partners located around the world. There may be opportunities for foreign travel. Experience in one or more of: modelling land-surface atmospheric exchanges, atmospheric science, urban climatology,
and/or model evaluation will be advantageous.

The appointment will be made on the RA1A or RA1B scale, £23,800 pa to £27,162 pa inclusive of London Allowance, depending on qualifications and experience

Applications Process:
Informal enquires to Prof. Sue Grimmond are welcomed (*E:* Sue.Grimmond@kcl.ac.uk; *W*: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/suegrimmond/index.htm). Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at

,

, by emailing strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk or faxing 020 7848 1352.
Formal applications must be made using the forms contained therein.

Please quote reference number W1/DAR/182/07 (NSF funded) and W1/DAR/183/07 (UK Met Office) on all correspondence. If you would like to be considered for both please put both reference numbers on a single application.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 November 2007.

Equality of opportunity is College policy.

Professor Sue Grimmond
King's College London

Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Group
Department of Geography
The Strand, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
phone : 44 20 7848 2275 fax: 44 20 7848 2287


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The Atmospheric Science Program and Human-Environment Interactions Program

The Atmospheric Science Program and Human-Environment Interactions Program
in the Department of Geography at Indiana University are accepting applications for M.S. and Ph.D. students with interests in the following (faculty contacts for these areas are provided):
(i) Climate downscaling and analysis of historical climate variability at the regional, continental, and global scales (Pryor, Robeson)
(ii) Biogeochemical cycling – specifically atmosphere-surface exchange with foci on carbon, energy, water and particles (Barthelmie, Brown, Dragoni, Pryor, Rahman)
(iii) Sustainable energy systems with a focus on wind energy (Barthelmie,
Pryor) The Department has excellent facilities for experimental research including
an AmeriFlux tower. We also have extensive expertise and world-class computational resources for research in remote sensing, GIS, and spatial statistics.
For more about the faculty, programs, and facilities see

S.C. Pryor
Professor and Chair of Atmospheric Science Program and Director of Graduate Studies
Dept. of Geography Indiana University 701 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Tel: 1-812-855-5155
Fax: 1-812-855-1661
Email: spryor@indiana.edu
WWW: php.indiana.edu/~spryor

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International PhD-Programme on Earth System Science in Germany

International PhD-Programme on Earth System Science in Germany

The Earth System Sciences Research School (ESSRES), funded by the German
Helmholtz Association, offers 12 PhD-positions for outstanding young scientists in the topical field of earth system science.

The Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research Bremerhaven, the Institute of Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen, and the Jacobs University Bremen, provide a unique research environment in Germany, bridging the gap between traditional disciplines. The ESSRES combines observations, modelling, and data analysis in order to understand and decipher the complex earth's climate system and their interaction with the biosphere.

Areas of study include:
* Biogeoscience (e.g., carbon cycle, ecosystem analysis)
* Climate dynamics (e.g., earth system modelling)
* Geoinformatics (e.g., data management, GIS application)
* Geology (e.g., sediment cores)
* Geophysics (e.g., structure of marine sediments, palaeo bathymetry)
* Glaciology (e.g., ice core analysis)
* Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere (e.g., trace gases, aerosols,
clouds)

Accompanying courses in earth system science contain a great deal of necessary technical and specialised areas: specialists from the institutes
as well as national and international collaboration partners will give lectures about fundamental concepts of the related research fields, and provide knowledge through expert courses on special themes. Students of the ESSRES will be given the opportunity to attend conferences and summer schools, excursions, as well as visits at international partner institutes. Furthermore, the PhD programme includes compulsory courses on presentation techniques, communication and scientific management.

The Helmholtz Research School on Earth System Science (ESSRES) invites suitable candidates to apply for a PhD position in our International PhD Programme which is going to start on 1st June, 2008.

Applicants with a Masters degree or a Diploma (or equivalent) in Biology,
Biogeochemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Geology, Informatics, Mathematics, or related fields will be considered.
Applicants are currently enrolled in a degree leading to a Master's or equivalent must have been awarded their degree prior to the start of the courses in October 2008.

The online application will accept submissions for the first round from 15 November, 2007, with deadline 31st January, 2008. Successful candidates are notified in spring 2008. The duration of the PhD stipend is 3 years. Students have the opportunity to
obtain their PhD degree at the University of Bremen or Jacobs University.

Application Details and Admission Requirements can be found at


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Research Fellow in Atmospheric Composition and Air Quality Modelling Centre for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research University of Hertfordshire

Research Fellow in Atmospheric Composition and Air Quality Modelling Centre for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research University of Hertfordshire

Salary c£25,134

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated scientist to contribute to research programmes on modelling of atmospheric composition and air quality. The work will focus on processes affecting the distribution of pollutants such as aerosols and ozone on urban to global scales. You will work as part of the Atmospheric Dynamics
and Air Quality team at CAIR.

You must have a good first degree in a relevant subject and a PhD in atmospheric sciences. Strong experience in the use of advanced models operating on LINUX platforms, programming languages (eg FORTRAN) and visualisation techniques including GIS will be essential. Research experience of using meteorological or air pollution
measurement data in combination with model results (eg satellite retrievals, aircraft data, ground based measurements, use of data assimilation techniques) will be a distinct advantage. You must have excellent skills in writing and speaking English and a good track record of publishing high quality papers.

For informal discussions please contact Professor Ranjeet S Sokhi, Centre
for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research (CAIR),
Tel: 01707 284520, Fax: 01707 284208,
Email: r.s.sokhi@herts.ac.uk.
For further information please visit http://strc.herts.ac.uk/cair

Closing Date: 26 November 2007 Quote Reference: EN8223

Please include your full CV (with contact details of three referees)

You can apply for the above posts online at
Further details are available from Human Resources, telephone (01707) 284802
(24-hour voicemail) quoting the relevant reference number. The University is committed to Promoting Equal Opportunities.
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PhD fellowships at the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics in Garching/Munich

PhD fellowships at the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics in Garching/Munich

Important: Deadline 1st of December 2007 - (may be extended upon request)

Dear Colleagues,

The International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics (IMPRS) is soliciting applications for its PhD program. Located in the beautiful Munich-Garching area in southern Bavaria (Germany), the school offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the presence of four internationally renowned institutes which form the school:
* The Max-Planck Institute for extraterrestrial Physics (MPE)
* The Observatory of the University of Munich (LMU/USM)
* The Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
* The European Southern Observatory (ESO)
In addition, Astro-particle physics groups at the Technical University of Munich are participating as associated partners.

IMPRS offers a highly competitive PhD program, including lectures, seminars, and a research project supervised by scientists at one of the participating institutions. Since June 2004, the IMPRS on Astrophysics at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich is supported by the European Commission and is a Marie-Curie early stage training site. Course language is English. Students have access to ground and spaced based observatories and instrumentation operated by the participating institutes as well as supercomputers for advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies.

Successful completion of the IMPRS program will be honored with an IMPRS certificate which supplements the doctoral degree (PhD) document awarded by the Ludwig-Maximilians University (or another university to be agreed upon before enrollment).

Applications for the program are open to students from all countries. More details on the IMPRS program and the admission requirements can be found at the IMPRS website http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/

The closing date for applications for the program starting in September 2008 is December 1, 2007. If for any reason you have problems keeping the deadline, please inform us ahead and we will extend it upon request. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Ms Ingram at IMPRS Admissions under: office@imprs-astro.mpg.de

Please apply by using the IMPRS application form available online at http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/admission.html

Thank you for your support.
Dr. Werner Becker

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PhD Project - Particulate formation and minimization from bio-diesel engines Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Che

PhD Project - Particulate formation and minimization from bio-diesel engines Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Chemical Engineering

A 3 year PhD position on the above mentioned topic is open at the CHEC (Combustion and Harmful Emission Control) Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.

*Supervisors: *Professor Kim Dam-Johansen (kdj@kt.dtu.dk), Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen (paj@kt.dtu.dk), Professor Anker Jensen (aj@kt.dtu.dk).

*Background:
*To reduce the dependence on fossil oil, and reduce the net emissions of greenhouse gases, biofuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel may be used as transportation fuel. The full environmental influence of an increased utilization of bio transportation fuels is presently not known. A PhD project will therefore be initiated to investigate the influence of using bio-diesel or other liquid bio-fuels on gaseous and particulate emissions from diesel engines.

The objective of this PhD study is to quantify the influence of bio-diesel and diesel blends on the emission of particulates, hydrocarbons and NOx from engines, and thereby obtain improved knowledge on the particulate formation process as well as study the influence of the bio-diesel on catalytic filters. The project will be conducted in collaboration with other Danish research institutions.

*Project content:
*The study shall include experimental quantification of particulate formation and reduction in an engine, in the exhaust system and in a catalytic filter, as well as development of a model of the particulate reduction process. The experimental work may include some of the following tasks: Commissioning of test rig and measuring equipment, study of the influence of fuel properties and engine operation parameters on emissions, study of deactivation of the catalytic filters and supplement of engine
test bench measurements with lab reactor experiments on the catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons.

*Contents of PhD application:
*Candidates should hold a master degree in chemical engineering, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Applications must include Curriculum Vitae, a statement on your motivation for applying, recommendations, and copies of all grade lists and other relevant diplomas.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students at the Technical University of Denmark:
http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx

*Applications should be sent by regular mail to:*
Professor Kim Dam-Johansen
Department of Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
Building 229
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby

Further information about the project may also be obtained from the supervisors.

*Further general information regarding Ph.D. studies at DTU is available at:
*Technical University of Denmark: www.dtu.dk
Department of Chemical Engineering: www.kt.dtu.dk
CHEC Research Centre: www.chec.kt.dtu.dk

*Deadline for submission of application is 26th November 2007.*
*All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.*

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PhD Project - Optimal use of biomass in power plant boilers Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Chemical Engineering

PhD Project - Optimal use of biomass in power plant boilers Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Chemical Engineering

A 3-year PhD position on the above mentioned topic is open at the CHEC (Combustion and Harmful Emission Control) Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.

*Supervisors: *Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen (paj@kt.dtu.dk), Associate Professor Flemming Frandsen (ff@kt.dtu.dk), Professor Kim Dam-Johansen (kdj@kt.dtu.dk).

*Background:
*Utilization of biomass on large power plants is a potentially efficient method to reduce net CO2 emissions and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. Use of biomass fuels in large suspension-fired boilers may cause operational problems. One example is when straw is applied as fuel in suspension fired boilers whereby severe ash deposit formation in the boiler chamber often takes place. Improved technologies for ash deposit removal are therefore needed.

This PhD study will deal with the development of models, experimental tools and innovative concepts to reduce ash related problems in biomass fired power plant boilers. The study shall be founded on solid knowledge on Chemical Engineering and will be conducted in tight collaboration with industrial partners. In some recent CHEC-projects both modeling tools, advanced probes and laboratory equipment have been developed and those tools will be available for the PhD project.

*Project content:
*The main objective is to develop methods to optimize the use of straw in power plant boilers and to develop and verify a model of the transient deposit formation in a boiler. Practical probe measurements on a full scale boiler will form the basis for a mathematical model for deposit formation taking all important parameters into consideration. Based on the results strategies for efficient boiler operation is to be established. The project will be conducted in collaboration with the power company Vattenfall.

The PhD-candidate will carry out the model development and conduct the probe measurements together with technicians. Vattenfall will operate the boiler and participate in the planning of the project.

*Contents of PhD application:
*Candidates should hold a master degree in chemical engineering, or similar
degree with an equivalent academic level. Applications must include Curriculum Vitae, a statement on your motivation for applying, recommendations, and copies of all grade lists and other relevant diplomas.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students at the Technical University of Denmark:
http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx

*Applications should be sent by regular mail to:*
Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen
Department of Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
Building 229
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby

Further information about the project may also be obtained from the supervisors.

Further general information regarding Ph.D. studies at DTU is available at:
Technical University of Denmark: www.dtu.dk
Department of Chemical Engineering: www.kt.dtu.dk
CHEC Research Centre: www.chec.kt.dtu.dk

*Deadline for submission of application is 26th November 2007.*
*All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.*
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PhD Studentship Innate natural killer cell Immunity and measures of adjuvanticity for potential HIV-1 vaccines

PhD Studentship Innate natural killer cell Immunity and measures of adjuvanticity for potential HIV-1 vaccines.

* Department of Immunology Division of Investigative Science Faculty of Medicine*

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the European Union, Europrise Consortium for 3 years in the Department of Immunology, Imperial
College London. The research will be based at the Chelsea and Westminster
Hospital Campus, which is located in Chelsea, London.

The project presents an exciting opportunity to study innate immunity in HIV-1 infected individuals under the supervision of Dr Martin Goodier, Lecturer in Immunology. The successful applicant will use a range of cellular immunological and molecular biology techniques to study innate Natural Killer cell immunity in blood and mucosal tissues.

Applicants should possess at least an upper second-class honours life science degree and/or an MSc. Prior laboratory experience in immunology and molecular biology is highly desirable but not essential.

The studentship is available immediately. The stipend is £16,000 per annum.
Funding to cover travel to international conferences and to training sessions in HIV research within Europe is also provided.

Further details may be obtained by contacting Dr Martin R. Goodier (m.goodier@imperial.ac.uk)

The job description can be obtained from the following web link:
Job Description

Prospective postgraduates should send an up-to-date CV, including the names and addresses of two academic referees, to:
*Dr Martin R. Goodier, Department of Immunology, Imperial College London,
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH.*

*Closing date: 30 November 2007*
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PhD Studentship Integrated Constructed Wetlands to Treat Domestic Wastewater

PhD Studentship Integrated Constructed Wetlands to Treat Domestic Wastewater

*Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in collaboration with Monaghan County Council (Ireland) and the Integrated Constructed Wetland Initiative*

A full PhD scholarship is available for a very good candidate (UK, EU or Overseas) with a background in civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, applied microbiology, ecology or equivalent, interested in carrying out experimental research of physical, biological and chemical processes occurring in wetlands treating domestic wastewater, and undertaking subsequently corresponding statistical data analysis and computer modelling studies. Work experience in academia, relevant industries and/or local authorities would be beneficial.

*Research Project Outline*
Integrated constructed wetlands (ICW) have been designed successfully to treat farmyard runoff following best management practice. They are popular because of their low capital and operational costs, high treatment efficiency, optimal integration into the landscape, and ecosystem and biodiversity enhancement benefits, and excellent compliance with socio-economic and sustainable needs. However, the application of ICW as the main treatment unit for large-scale domestic wastewater treatment plants is novel, and concerns need to be addressed that these ICW do not pollute groundwater and receiving watercourses.

Treatment wetland systems are currently designed based on past empirical observations. There is a clear need for a decision support tool for the design and operation of ICW treating domestic wastewater incorporating standard engineering and microbiological variables. This can be achieved by incorporating microbiological parameter into novel engineering decision support methodologies.

A comprehensive statistical data analysis will be performed before predictive modelling. A neuro-fuzzy modelling approach is likely to be used to gain insight into the processes within ICW in space and time, and will be applied to assess the overall system performance.

*Study Location*
The candidate is expected to work predominantly at two locations: Monaghan County Council, Monaghan, Ireland; The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

*Candidate and Supervision*
The successful candidate will have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and will ideally have a proven commitment to working in field and laboratory environments. The candidate will receive supervision and guidance from an experienced urban water and wetland research team. The lead academic supervisor will be Dr Miklas Scholz (The University of Edinburgh), and the external supervisor will be Dr Rory Harrington (Irish Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government). The student will also report to a representative from Monaghan
County Council.

*Application Procedure*
Monaghan County Council will fund one full PhD scholarship covering student maintenance, project consumables and equipment, travel costs, and bench and postgraduate registration fees available to UK, EU and international students. *The exact amount (between £58 and £85k)* of the scholarship will be subject to the fee status and needs of the candidate.

The PhD studentship will be awarded for three years. No deadline for applications has been set. The search for a suitable candidate will continue as long as necessary. However, *it is anticipated that the official start date is likely to be around 1 March 2008, but an early start will be encouraged*.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a full application to the School of Engineering and Electronics at http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/. The application should include the following documents: comprehensive cover letter, full application form, at least two references, English language certificates (if English is not the native language), project proposal (two pages including references; outline of the candidate's research input based on interests and skills).

Informal enquiries before submission of the full application are encouraged. Please contact Dr Miklas Scholz, Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering and Electronics, The University of Edinburgh, William Rankine Building, The King's Buildings, EH9 3JL, Scotland, United Kingdom;
tel +44 (0)131 650 6780; fax +44 (0)131 650 6554;
e-mail m.scholz@ed.ac.uk for additional information.
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PhD Studentships Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences The School of Life & Health Sciences

PhD Studentships Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences The School of Life & Health Sciences

*Five International Overseas Bursaries to support PhD Studentships in From January 2008*

The School is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to pursue cutting edge research in Life & Health Sciences. The School of Life and Health Sciences was awarded a grade 5 in Subjects Allied to Medicine in the 2001 RAE. The School currently has a research income of about £8m, with approximately 80 research students, (part time and full-time), who are registered in the School each year.

*Five bursaries are available to support studentships* in Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences within the School of Life & Health Sciences. Applicants are invited from International, Non-EU students for Research Scholarships to undertake full-time research leading to a PhD in the School of Life and Health Sciences. Each Scholarship will provide a bursary of £5,500 through each successful year of study over three years to the successful applicants, which is deducted from the tuition fees of £11,125 per year, (October 2007 - September 2008 Entry) and will be awarded on the basis of merit. Please note that all applicants will be expected to guarantee financial support to pay the remaining tuition fees of £5,625 per year.

Research training, which includes subject specific skills to the research project under study and a general taught research programme, is undertaken by all postgraduate students in Life & Health Sciences during their first year.

Highlights of current research activities are available through our website,
http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/ and further project details are available at
http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/pg_res_opportunities/index.jsp

*Application Requirements*

- Applicants should have a good honours degree (equivalent to either first class or upper second class) or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline.
- The English Language Requirements are a minimum score of 600 (250 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL OR IELTS with minimum marks of 6.0 in each section and an overall band of 6.5.
- Studentships are for 3 years, subject to a satisfactory progress review at the end of the first year and are available *from January 2008*.
- For an application form please visit :
http://www1.lhs.aston.ac.uk/pabs/pgprojects/application%20form.pdf
- Applicants should provide a clear indication on the application form (or in an attached letter or CV) of their specific research interests and the name of the research project for which the application is being made.
Applicants should also include contact details of at least two (and preferably three) referees who can be contacted in the event of being short listed for interview.

- Please send completed applications to: Ms Julie Taylor,
Research Office Administrator, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom. (Telephone: 0121 204 4019 Or E-mail: j.a.taylor@aston.ac.uk). Informal enquiries can also be made to the proposed supervisor.

*The Closing Date: Friday, 4th January 2008*

The short list for interview and subsequent allocation of studentships will be made on a competitive basis, although *Early Application is Strongly Recommended*. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as it is known.

*Ref No. ST07/277/99*
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University of St Andrews Full-time PhD Studentship (grant rates) Patient Safety The Social Dimensions of Health Institute

University of St Andrews Full-time PhD Studentship (grant rates) Patient Safety The Social Dimensions of Health Institute, the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to undertake a PhD in patient safety and quality improvement in health care systems. The studentship is offered as a three-year full-time post funded by the Scottish Higher Education Council and registered with the University of St Andrews.

As part of the Scottish Patient Safety Research Network, www.spsrn.ac.uk the student will join a local friendly multi-professional team working on patient safety and quality improvement issues. He/she will be expected to develop their thesis in a way that will make a significant original contribution to what is a growing and exciting academic area. The PhD will focus on organisational and system causes of patient harm and efforts to address these to enhance patient safety (human factors, high reliability systems and practitioner-led change).

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in a social science (at 2:1 level or above) or equivalent professional qualification. The post-holder will be located within the Social Dimensions of Health Institute www.sdhi.ac.uk although some travel within Scotland may be necessary. Start date will be by agreement.

Further information is available from Karen Munro, Research Manager:
- Tel 01382 388661 or
E-mail k.m.munro@dundee.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: *Friday 07 December 2007*
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BORSE DI STUDIO - Università di Bologna

Dear Sirs,

I am pleased to inform you that the Master Course in European Literary Cultures – CLE of the University of Bologna has been selected under the ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme and receives a high-quality label certifying it as “Erasmus Mundus Master Course” .

The ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education. It aims to enhance quality in European higher education and to promote intercultural understanding through co-operation with NON-European countries.

The duration of the full-time programme is 24 months. Students will spend terms in two or three different consortium universities and the language of instruction varies according to the institutions chosen by the students. At the end of the Master Course, the consortium universities provide a double or multiple degree.

The CLE Consortium includes four primary European universities in the field of European literary studies: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, ITALY (project coordinator); Université de Haute-Alsace (Mulhouse), FRANCE; Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg), FRANCE; Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessaloniki, GREECE.

The programme involves around 120 students:
18 scholarships for non-EU students amounting to EUR 42000 (for a two-years course);
4 non-EU scholars with scholarship (two of them reserved to young researchers) amounting to EUR 13000 (for a three months researching period)

European and international students applying for the Master Course CLE must have a good level first-cycle degree in a discipline of relevance to CLE, a recognised level of proficiency in English and in the language of instruction of the consortium institution chosen for the first Master year course.

A detailed description of the project is available on the web site: www.cle.unibo.it

We would be very pleased if you could disseminate the information. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any further details

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International Master degree in Horticultural Sciences (IMaHS)

Dear Embassies and Consulates,

The Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Faculty of Agriculture announces the International Master degree in Horticultural Sciences (IMaHS).

The International Master in Horticultural Sciences is jointly offered by the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (UNIBO), the Technical University of Munich (TUM, Weihenstephan, Germany) and the University for Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences of Vienna (BOKU).

This master's course is a fantastic opportunity for third country student to join a tantalizing educational environment. In addition to the Erasmus studentship for EU graduates, twenty fellowships (21,000 € per year) will be available for the most promising third country applicants.

The strong integration among three European leading Universities will provide a wide range of complementary expertises contributing to create a holistic preparation for the future graduates. The teaching staff will include 28 EU professors and 5 Third-country scholars per year.

By the agreement in force between the University of Bologna and the Universities of Munich and Vienna, the student, beyond obtaining the Italian degree, denominated Laurea Specialistica in Ortofrutticoltura Internazionale, will also receive the corresponding degree from the Partner University in which he/she will have acquired the 30 credits required. These are the Master of Science of the Technical University of Munich, and the Diplom Ingenieur of the University of Vienna.

The course will be open to 25 EU Students and 20 Third-country Students

All the details about the Master's Course (formative aims, fees, mode and time of application, application forms...) are available at:
www.imhas.unibo.it

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Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices

Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
November 16, 2007
Table of Contents (TOC)
Web Version

Notices
a.. Implementation Guidance and Instructions for Applicants: Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH-Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) (NOT-OD-08-013) National Institutes of Health http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-013.html

b.. Guidance on New Law (Public Law 110-85) Enacted to Expand the Scope of ClinicalTrials.gov: Registration (NOT-OD-08-014) National Institutes of Health http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-014.html

c.. Change of NIGMS MBRS Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Program to Electronic Submission and Standard Receipt Dates (NOT-OD-08-115) National Institute of General Medical Sciences http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-115.html

d.. Notice of Change in Letter of Intent Receipt Date for RFA-ES-07-006, Superfund Basic Research and Training Program (P42) (NOT-ES-08-003) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-ES-08-003.html

e.. NIGMS Will Discontinue Support of SCORE Institutional Development Award (S06)
(NOT-GM-08-114) National Institute of General Medical Sciences http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-GM-08-114.html

f.. Availability of Administrative Supplements to NIGMS MBRS-Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) and MBRS-Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Programs (NOT-GM-08-116) National Institute of General Medical Sciences
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-GM-08-116.html

g.. NHLBI Will Not Participate in RFA RR-07-004, Research on Research Integrity (R03)
(NOT-HL-08-106) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HL-08-106.html

h.. Extending the Response Date of NOT-RM-08-001 "Target Nomination: Monoclonal Antibodies for Epigenetic Research" (NOT-RM-08-003) NIH Roadmap Initiatives http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-RM-08-003.html

i.. Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications for the Demonstration Projects for the Human microbiome Project (NOT-RM-08-004) NIH Roadmap Initiatives
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-RM-08-004.html

Requests for Applications
a.. National Study of Disability Trends and Dynamics (U01) (RFA-AG-08-007) National Institute on Aging Application Receipt Date(s): January 18, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-08-007.html

b.. Research on HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) (R03) (RFA-DA-08-008) National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute of Mental Health Application Receipt Date(s): March 14, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-08-008.html

c.. Development and Implementation of Innovative Ultrasound Therapy Technologies (R01) (RFA-EB-07-004) National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering
Application Receipt Date(s): January 23, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-07-004.html

d.. Ambulatory Safety and Quality Program: Improving Management of Individuals with Complex Healthcare Needs through Health IT (R18) (RFA-HS-08-002) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Application Receipt Date(s): February 21, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-08-002.html

e.. Technology Development in Epigenetics (R01) (RFA-RM-07-011) NIH Roadmap Initiatives Application Receipt Date(s): February 14, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-011.html

f.. Technology Development in Epigenetics (R21) (RFA-RM-07-012) NIH Roadmap Initiatives Application Receipt Date(s): February 14, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-012.html

g.. Reference Epigenome Mapping Centers (U01) (RFA-RM-07-013) NIH Roadmap Initiatives
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Application Receipt Date(s): March 07, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-013.html

h.. Epigenomics Data Analysis and Coordination Center - EDACC (U01) (RFA-RM-07-014)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives National Institute on Drug Abuse Application Receipt Date(s): March 07, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-014.html

i.. Discovery of Novel Epigenetic Marks in Mammalian Cells (R01) (RFA-RM-07-015) NIH Roadmap Initiatives National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Application Receipt Date(s): February 14, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-015.html

j.. Discovery of Novel Epigenetic Marks in Mammalian Cells (R21) (RFA-RM-07-016)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives Application Receipt Date(s): February 14, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-016.html

k.. Pilot-Scale Libraries (PSL) for High-Throughput Screening (P41) (RFA-RM-08-003)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives Application Receipt Date(s): January 15, 2008; January 8, 2009 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-08-003.html

l.. New Methodologies for Natural Products Chemistry (R01) (RFA-RM-08-004) NIH Roadmap Initiatives National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Application Receipt Date(s): January 23, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-08-004.html

m.. Studies of the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Human Microbiome Research (R01) (RFA-RM-08-006) NIH Roadmap Initiatives National Human Genome Research Institute Application Receipt Date(s): February 15, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-08-006.html

n.. Technology Development for Biomedical Applications (R21) (RFA-RR-08-001) National Center for Research Resources Application Receipt Date(s): January 29, 2008, May 21, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-08-001.html

Program Announcements
a.. Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Advancement Award (SC1)
(PAR-08-026)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Cancer Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute on Aging
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-026.html

b.. Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Pilot Project Award (SC2) (PAR-08-027)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Cancer Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute on Aging
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-027.html

c.. Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Continuance Award (SC3) (PAR-08-028)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-028.html

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PhD Positions in Rehabilitation Robotics Institute of Automation, University of Bremen

PhD Positions in Rehabilitation Robotics Institute of Automation, University of Bremen

The Institute of Automation, University of Bremen, Germany, has openings for three PhD positions (E 13 TV-L) – under the condition of job release – in the project AMaRob (www.amarob.de,www.iat.uni-bremen.de/page.php/friend2). The Institute of Automation has a strong tradition in robotics and image processing, and scientists and students from more than nine countries are working at the institute.

The qualified candidate will join an already existing team, and should carry out high level research in the field of
• Safety and software architecture or
• Grasping with Local Sensors or
• Intelligent Environments at Workplaces
In the following, these fields are described in more detail:

Emphasis on Safety and Software Architecture As the rehabilitation robot operates in the vicinity of humans, the safety of the system is a very important issue. The candidate should apply available and research new solutions for increasing the safety of the system and especially within the software, as well as introduce methodologies which insure the quality of software.

Emphasis on Grasping with Local Sensors This field focuses on robust grasping of different objects by using local sensors. Object grasping is a central issue for a robotic system that includes manipulators. There have been a lot of research activities in this field, but the desired robustness is still not achieved. Recent developments of smaller and more powerful sensors, as well as more capable grippers offer a broad range of possibilities for further improvements. Moreover, including learning strategies would add further enhancements not only from the practical, but also from the scientific point of view.

Emphasis on Intelligent Environment at Workplaces The most common understanding of "intelligent" environments is to introduce, within living environments, facilities that are capable of ambient computing. The objective is to support the human being in his activities of daily living. In contrast, our focus is to support a rehabilitation robotic system with smart environmental components and thus reduce the technical complexity of the robot system or to be able to solve certain robot tasks at all. Within the AMaRob project, different scenarios shall be realized that support strongly disabled persons at workplaces to reintegrate these persons into the working life.

Within this proposed field the candidate will be responsible for developing methodologies of integrating actuators and sensors into the scenarios as well as into the software architecture.

Prerequisites:
- Dipl.-Ing. or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other comparable studies
- Very experienced in object-oriented programming in C++ and modelling with UML

Optional Experiences:
- Working with Linux
- CASE-tool supported Model Driven Development (Rhapsody/Telelogic)

Applications:
Interested candidates should send an application to Professor Axel Gräser, ag@iat.uni-bremen.de.
The application must contain:
- A complete C.V.
- Complete examination documents BSc., MSc., …
- A short description of ideas for a thesis in the above mentioned fields
- Names and full addresses of 2-3 scientists who may be asked for a recommendation

Deadline for Application: 30.11.2007
As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority.

More information can be obtained by contacting:

Prof. Dr. Axel Graeser
Institut für Automatisierungstechnik
Universität Bremen
Otto Hahn Allee NW1
D-28359 Bremen
Phone.: ++49-421-218-7326 / 7523
Fax.: ++49-421-218-4596 / 4707
Mobile: ++49-177-79 79 036
AG@IAT.UNI-BREMEN.DE
http:/www.iat.uni-bremen.de

website link:
http://www.iat.uni-bremen.de/sixcms/media.php/85/PhDPositionsInRehaRobotics.pdf
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Liguria Study Centre for the Arts and Humanities-The Bogliasco Fellowship Program

Liguria Study Centre for the Arts and Humanities-The Bogliasco Fellowship Program

Introduction: Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded, without regard to nationality, to qualified persons doing advanced creative work or scholarly research in the following disciplines: Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, Dance, Film/Video, History, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theatre and Visual Arts.

In the Arts, the Study Center welcomes persons doing both creative and scholarly work (such as Art History, Musicology, Film Criticism, and so on). With respect to Dance, Music, and Theater, however, the Center does not have rehearsal studio space for persons wishing to work extensively in performance.

Eligibility: All nationalities welcome; applicants for Fellowships are expected to demonstrate significant achievement in their disciplines.

Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information.

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html
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MS/PhD Fellowships at Petroelum Institute, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

The Petroleum Institute (PI) is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies leading to Masters and Ph.D. degrees. Current major areas of interest include chemical, electrical, mechanical, petroleum and geosciences engineering. The Institute will launch its Masters program from Fall 2007 and its strategic five-year plan calls for the launch of the Ph.D. program in Fall 2010. In the interim period, qualified students who meet the admission requirements of both the PI and the selected partner institution can do their course work and carry out their doctoral research through a joint program between the PI and the partner institution, with the understanding that the degree will be conferred by the partner institution.

Qualifications/required skills: Candidates with excellent academic credentials are invited to apply. They will be expected to have a B.S. degree from a well recognized university. For individuals from non-English countries, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required.

Chemical Engineering : http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/ce/index.php
Electrical Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/ee/index.php
Mechanical Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/me/index.php
Petroleum Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/pe/index.php

Stipend / Benefits: Stipend is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package, including a twelve-month base stipend, on-campus room and board, medical insurance, and travel funds to attend conferences and stays at PI’s partner institutions. Applicant must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-award physical examination. The UAE levies no income taxes.
To Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit (preferably in Word or pdf form) the following as an attachment with their email:
a letter of interest, which addresses the applicant's qualifications for the fellowship;
a current resume with detailed summary of academic achievements and credentials;
an official copy of academic records, and
at least three letters of recommendation in support of the candidate’s application.

Send all requested materials to the Recruiting Coordinator at The Petroleum Institute (recruiting-coordinator@pi.ac.ae).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. The initial phase of receiving applications will close by November 30, 2007.

Find details in: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/gf/index.php
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The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute)

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) will fill research positions and PhD positions in the areas

* Mathematical Relativity
* Geometric Analysis

Research programs concern the mathematical foundations of general relativity and related physical theories, they are based in analysis, geometry and numerical analysis. In particular, nonlinear partial differential equations are a common theme of our research.

The Einstein field equations model both the behaviour of global cosmological models and of isolated gravitating systems such as stars, black holes and galaxies. Our research addresses the qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions with respect to their local and global behaviour, singularity formation and numerical simulation and investigates the close correspondence between geometrical structures and physical concepts. Other field equations arise from string theory and the consideration of matter in modern mathematical models in elasticity, fluids, electromagnetism and gauge theories.

Several mathematical projects are concerned with the geometrical structure of space and time. They involve geometrical variational principles characterizing specific models in geometry and physics as well as geometric evolution equations like the mean curvature flow of surfaces and the Ricci-flow of Riemannian metrics.

There are close interactions with the research sections "Astrophysical Relativity" and "Quantum Gravity and Unified Theories" in the Albert Einstein Institute, as well as with the universities in Berlin and Potsdam.

Postdoctoral appointments typically are for two years, starting September 2008 or earlier.

A limited number of PhD-scholarships is available, compare also the website of our "International-Max-Planck-Research-School" *http://www.aei.mpg.de/imprs/index.html.

To apply please submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to

Frau Anne Lampe
Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik
Albert-Einstein-Institut
Am Mühlenberg 1
D-14476 Golm
Germany
email: anne.lampe@aei.mpg.de

The deadline for applications in the initial round of appointments is 15. December 2007.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer, therefore women are especially encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is also committed to employ more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
For further information please contact H. Friedrich, G. Huisken or A. Rendall at the address *http://www.aei.mpg.de
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HYDROINFORMATICS: MODELLING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT

HYDROINFORMATICS: MODELLING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT

Hydroinformatics uses simulation modeling and information and communication technology to help in solving problems of hydraulics, hydrology and environmental engineering for better management of water-based systems. It provides the computer-based decision-support systems that now enter increasingly into the offices of engineers, water authorities and government agencies. The Hydroinformatics
course aims at enriching traditional engineering practice by introducing innovative approaches in order to open up for the participants much broader prospective.

The participants will learn subject groups comprising of:
1. Fundamentals, hydraulic and environmental processes
2. Information systems, GIS, communication and internet
3. Physically-based simulation modeling
4. Data-driven modeling and computational intelligence
5. System analysis, decision support and optimization
6. Applications : Coastal and estuarial systems modeling and Urban water system modeling
7. Integration subjects
8. Advanced topics

The programme is not a standard engineering programme. We often characterize it as a programme with difference. The difference arises in the extensive application of modeling, information technology and decision support tools for water management, in a challenging training programme with professors and top experts from leading universities and consultancies of various countries, that opens a range of future career opportunities. The founder of Hydroinformatics (Emeritus Prof. M. Abbot) does lecture at UNESCO-IHE. Participants often mention that "the course opened up new horizon in my professional life".

Most of the Hydroinformatics participants are financed through Netherlands Fellowship Programme. For this year, the programme is run directly to M.Sc undertaken for 1.5 years and the NFP will cover tuition fee and living cost.

The flier for the Hydroinformatics specialisation is at:
http://www.unesco-ihe.org/hi/hi_flier.pdf


We would also encourage people to apply for fellowships from other
funding agencies, especially the World Bank - see
http://www.unesco-ihe.org/hi/links.htm


If you need further information please contact:
Michael Siek (email: m.siek at unesco-ihe.org)

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ASIA Fellows Awards

ASIA Fellows Awards
Funding and Administration

The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation. Its office in Bangkok administers the ASIA Fellows Awards in the region with assistance from partner offices in Beijing, New Delhi, Manila, Hanoi, and Jakarta.

The ASF Board Management Committee is composed of twelve educational and public leaders from the People's Republic of China, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. The Board Management Committee selects the fellows, oversees the program and makes policy decisions.

Goals and Objectives
The principal goal of the ASIA Fellows Awards is to increase the overall awareness of intellectual resources in the countries of Northeast, South and Southeast Asia and to contribute to the growth of long-range capabilities for cross-regional knowledge sharing. The ASIA Fellows Awards seek to develop regional expertise, establish a
multilateral network of Asian specialists from many disciplines, professional fields and countries, stimulate interdisciplinary research and inter-societal comparison, and contribute to new developments within existing area studies communities. The awards offer opportunities for outstanding young and mid-career Asian scholars, and professionals to gain knowledge of the countries in the region and an understanding of the contexts that shape global and regional issues through research. They enable the awardees to conduct research in a participating Asian country for six to nine months.

Eligibility
Citizens of and residents in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Master's/Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training and experiences (minimum of 3 years of university teaching experiences for scholars or 5 years of work experience for professionals.)

Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline. However, those up to 50 years old proposing to do research in the field of Humanities may be given special consideration.

Proficiency in English or in the language of the host country appropriate to the proposed research project. Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program, or have just completed a degree program for less than one to two years will not be
eligible to apply. Those who were a recipient of a Ford Foundation fellowship grant within the last two years prior to the application is also ineligible.

conditions of the awards
The proposed research projects for the ASIA Fellows Awards can be carried out in only one participating country (except the applicant's own) and under the following conditions:

No applicant can propose to conduct their research in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
Applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore cannot undertake research in each other's countries.
Applicants from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can only apply to conduct their research in Thailand, the host country of ASF.

Any part of the proposed project that will be done in the applicant's own country will not be funded under the ASIA Fellows Awards.

The proposed grant period must be between 6-9 months. Once awarded, a fellow is required to conduct research at the proposed host country throughout the grant period. Splitting of the grant period or conducting research in the applicant's own country during the proposed grant period is not allowed under any circumstances.

While an applicant from South or Southeast Asia may propose a research project in a country within his/her own region, preference is given to applicants who propose to conduct research in a region of Asia other than their own (e.g., an award to an Indian scholar or professional for research in China).

Applicants should not plan to conduct their research in a country with which their home country has a difficult diplomatic relationship because of the uncertainties of securing an affiliation and obtaining a research clearance and visa for a long-term stay.

Fellowship awards are not for the purpose of completing requirements towards an academic degree (master's thesis or doctoral dissertations).

Fellowship Activities
ASIA Fellows awardees are placed at top-ranking research universities and non-academic institutions such as museums, archives or think tanks. Fellows should identify preferred placements in host countries. They may engage in an organized field research in the host country. Fellows are strongly encouraged to undertake some language training in their host country as part of facilitating their research. They are also provided the opportunities to present guest lectures, or to conduct seminars and workshops at the invitation of the host institutions. After completion of their fellowship, fellows can apply for post-fellowship awards of three months to further their research in a country within Asia, or for short-term travel awards to make presentations at overseas conferences and meetings. All fellows are required to attend the Orientation Program in July 2008, and the ASIA Fellows' Annual Conference in July 2010 at which they present their research results to fellow awardees and to scholars from the country in which the conference is held. They are also required to start the award by the end of December 2008. At the end of the fellowship, fellows must submit to the ASF office in Bangkok evidence of the results of their research project in the form of publications, photos of artistic works, audio/ video productions, etc.
http://www.asianscholarship.org/?head=GrantInformation&p=detail
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