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Thursday, February 7, 2008

PhD Students in Energy / Environmental Economics , Zurich

PhD Students in Energy / Environmental Economics

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) (Switzerland)

CEPE (The Centre for Energy Policy and Economics) in ETH Zürich (www.cepe.ethz.ch) has several job openings for PhD students. CEPE is a globally-recognized center in energy-economy research which is in the Department of Management, Technology and Economics. We are interested in candidates who have completed the equivalent of a Masters degree and whose interests coincide with ongoing research at CEPE. Our current work includes
1. integrated assessment of climate policy,
2. energy-economy models of induced technical change,
3. quantitative assessment of regional economic impacts of climate change and climate policy measures. We explore energy-economy issues in Switzerland, other OECD countries and developing countries. The persons filling these positions will work under the supervision of Thomas F. Rutherford (Chair of Energy Economics) and other faculty in the Center for Economic Research at the ETH Zürich (www.cer.ethz.ch).

Good writing and computing skills are essential. The main focus of these positions will be on research. The appointment includes opportunities for teaching assistantships related to the candidate's field of interest. Knowledge of German and/or English is required.

PhD theses are to be completed within three to four years. As a PhD student in a leading research institute integrated in the ETH Zürich, you will conduct academic and policy-relevant economic research in an inspiring environment. The appointment includes the opportunity to write a dissertation in the candidate's field of interest. Gross salary will be in accordance with the regulations of the ETH Zürich. Applicants unfamiliar with ETH are encouraged to read the "Survival Guide -- Handbook for Ph.D. Students at ETH Zürich", http://www.aveth.ethz.ch/sg/sg2002.pdf.

Applicants must submit a letter describing your background and interests, a curriculum vitae, contact information for two academic references and a sample research paper in electronic (PDF) format to:

PhD-Student-Search@cepe.mavt.ethz.ch

In addition, university transcripts should be sent to:

Energy Economics Search
CEPE - ETH Zürich
Zürichbergstrasse 18
8032 Zürich, Switzerland

First consideration will be given to applications submitted by March 1, 2008, but applications will continue to be considered until the job advertisement is withdrawn from www.cepe.ethz.ch

The way to AMINEF in Gedung Balai Pustaka

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th. Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720, Indonesia

1. The buses which goes to Senen Bus Station all of them pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. Especially which route is through Pasar Baru .

2. Bus Transjakarta, from Blok M you have to change the bus 2-3 times.
Way 1 : from Blok M change the bus in Dukuh Atas bus stop to the bus towards Pulogadung, then take a bus in Pramuka bus stop towards Ancol, this bus pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. The closest bus stop (Budi Utomo) is about 800 meters from Gedung Balai .
Way 2 : From Blok M take the bus in the Harmoni Bus Stop, the bus towards Pulogadung, get down in Senen Bus Stop and walk about 800 meters, or from this bus stop take the bus towards Ancol and get down as mentioned in way 1. About the distance, this two bus stops is about the same. (It is better if you take ojek or bajaj from this bus stop to Gedung Balai Pustaka)

3. If you take taxi with old tariff (TL=Tarif Lama) from blok M with no traffic jam is about Rp. 30.000,00.

4. From Blok M use bus Patas AC 76. Gedung Balai Pustaka is in the right side, after you pass through Depag, and say to conductor "Balai Pustaka"

5. Use a busway from Blok M towards Kota, get down in Sawah Besar bus stop. From here take a Mikrolet M12 towards Senen. After cross road Wahidin and before senen get down and cross the street.

Living Cost in Germany

Living Cost in Germany is vary from city to city, but this is th case if you stay in Aachen, Germany
Student accommodation or private sharing : 180 - 230 euros per month
Food : 10 - 12 euros per day (if eating outside)
Transport for students : free within Aachen and until Koln and Dusseldorf in regional trains)

Living Cost In Austria

Living Cost in Austria is depending on the city, for example the Capital of Austria, Vienna:
- Dormitory is about 250-400 euro per month.
- Living Cost 200-400 euro per month.
- Transportation 128 euro per 4 months (student and age < 26), or 49 euro per month (ordinary)

For visa, it has to be a letter from the University/Scholl in Austria. It takes about 2-3 months.

Where to do GMAT Test

GMAT Tests are held in Jakarta, Indonesia :
1. EEC Slipi +62-21 5320044 or +62-215323176
2. Kaplan GMAT Preparation +62-81388908450, +62-21 5211588, +62-215211701 (Information abaout this test can be asked in that number)
3. Or this number +62-213159225

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