Asian Graduate Students Fellowship Programme 2009

The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from citizens
of Asian countries enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a
university in an Asian country (except Singapore) for consideration
for the award of Asian Graduate Student Fellowships. These
fellowships are offered to current graduate students doing their
Master's or PhD degrees and working in the Humanities and Social
Sciences on Southeast Asian topics, and will allow the recipients to
be based at NUS for an `in residence fellowship' for a period of
three months. The aim of the fellowship is to enable scholars to
make full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of
NUS and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Scholars will be
expected to commence on 4 May 2009, and to make a presentation on
their work at the Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies
at the end of July 2009.

Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:

1) A monthly allowance of SGD$1,750 (inclusive of housing
allowance).
2) A one time round trip travel subsidy by the most economical
and direct route on a reimbursement basis upon being accepted for the
fellowship.
3) Access to library and computer resources on campus.

Applicants are invited to e-mail/facsimile/mail their curriculum
vitae, a 2-page outline of their research proposal in English (this
may be accompanied by a longer statement in a Southeast Asian
language) to the address below by 15 November 2008. Arrangements
should also be made by which at least two letters of reference, one
of which is from your principal supervisor, are sent confidentially
to the same address by the same deadline.

The 2-page research proposal must include the following details:

1) Whether the data collection or fieldwork stage of the
research has already been completed;
2) how the fellowship will contribute to the research;
3) the types of sources to be consulted in Singapore;
4) proposed work plan during the fellowship.

You can look forward to excellent library and internet computer
facilities at NUS' main library (http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/), the
library at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
(http://www.iseas.edu.sg/library.html) and the Lee Kong Chian
Reference Library at the National Library (http://www.nlb.gov.sg) to
facilitate your research for the dissertation. NUS' main library has
2 million volumes covering all topics while ISEAS' library has
200,000 on Southeast Asian topics, half of which are in Southeast
Asian languages.

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international scholarship for undergraduate in Aston University, school of life and health sciences

International Scholarships

School of Life and Health Sciences is pleased to announce Scholarship Scheme for international students who apply for 2009/10 academic year. Scholarships are of £1,250 in value to help with the cost of tuition fees and are available for any of the following undergraduate programmes:
* BSc Biomedical Sciences
* BSc Biology
* MPharm Pharmacy
* BSc Optometry
* BSc Psychology

These are regional-based scholarships available to students from the following areas:

* East Asia
* South Asia
* South East Asia
* Russia and Central Asia
* Middle East and Gulf States
* Africa
* South America and Mexico

Application process

There is no special application process for the award. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship and they will be informed about it in their offer letter.

Conditions

1. Scholarships are only available for international students who are self-funded and classed as “overseas” for tuition purposes.
2. Eligible candidates must hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the listed programmes.
3. Scholarships will be allocated to applicants with outstanding academic results.
4. Scholarships are for each year of undergraduate study for a maximum of four years. In order to retain the scholarship for next academic year, students have to pass all modules. Scholarships are not available for foundation or placement years.
5. The decision of the School of Life and Health Sciences Scholarship Panel is final.
For more information, please email: lhsadmissions@aston.ac.uk

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Two PhD positions mathematical physics/quantum gravity Department of Mathematics at Hamburg

*Two PhD positions *
in the subjects mathematical physics/quantum gravity will be available at the Department of Mathematics at Hamburg University.

The successful applicant will be part of the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group "Conceptual Questions of Quantum Gravity and Mathematical Structures in Three-Dimensional Gravity" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The starting dates are flexible from late spring 2009 onwards.

Applicants must have a Master (or equivalent) in either mathematics or physics and should be interested in working at the interface of these subjects.

They should email the following application documents to catherine.meusburger@math.uni-hamburg.de :
1. Curriculum vitae
2. List of courses taken, transcript of degree
3. If applicable: short summary of master project or thesis (one page)
4. Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two referees who have agreed to be contacted and to provide an evaluation of the applicant

We will start reviewing the applications on December 1 2008, but later applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Further information about the positions and the research group can be found at www.math.uni-hamburg.de/home/meusburger/positions.html#phd

For questions or informal enquiries please contact
catherine.meusburger@math.uni-hamburg.de

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2 PhD positions at the University of Amsterdam on understanding and modelling biomineralization

2 PhD positions at the University of Amsterdam on understanding and modelling biomineralization

Within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network "Biomineralization: understanding of basic mechanisms for the design of novel strategies in nanobiotechnology (BIOMINTEC)'' there are currently a number of PhD positions available.

The duration of each PhD position is 36 months.
Being part of a mobility program, PhD candidates will perform their work in two of the partner institutions (18 months each, in two different countries) which can not be the home country of the candidate. The University of Amsterdam (The Informatics Institute) is one of the partners in the BIOMINTEC project and involved in 2 PhD positions.
The first PhD (ESR2) will work on sponges and the title of the project is: ``Fractal mechanism of silicatein self-assembly and biosilicification (Experimental studies and Modelling studies)''.
The second PhD (ESR8) will work on calcification, e.g., in scleractinian corals and molluscs, the title of this project is ``Biocalcification: Characterization of crystal-shaping proteins of the molluscan shell and modelling gene regulation''.
Candidates should have a master's degree (or equivalent) in scientific computing or computational science, (computational) physics, chemistry, molecular biology or a comparable expertise.

Details about both PhD positions are available at: ESR2 (vacancy number 08-1057)

http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/DDCC5833-1321-B0BE-A48DDAB8511F067D

ESR8 (vacancy number 08-1058)
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/DDDEE430-1321-B0BE-A4E8BE7F3E21A7E6e

(computational) physics, chemistry, molecular biology or a comparable expertise.

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PhD Studentship in Computational Models of Visual Processing - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

PhD Studentship in Computational Models of Visual Processing
School of Informatics

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a three-year PhD studentship on the project "Synchronous Linguistic and Visual Processing" funded by the European Research Council. The aim of this project is to investigate the cognitive processes that unfold when humans view a visual scene and listen to a speech stimulus at the same time. The project encompasses both experimental research using eye-tracking and computational work using machine learning and probabilistic modeling.

The successful candidate will have a have a good honors degree or equivalent in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline. He/she will have strong programming skills and previous experience in image processing, computer vision, or computational models of perception and attention. Experience with machine learning and probabilistic modeling techniques is essential.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of experts in linguistic and visual processing; he/she will design and implement models of visual processing based on the results of eye-movements experiments on synchronous processing.

The studentship will provide maintenance only funding at an enhanced research council rate. Both UK/EU and overseas candidates are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Dr. Frank Keller keller@inf.ed.ac.uk keller@inf.ed.ac.uk
Application forms and details on how to apply are available from:
http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply.html
http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply.html

More information about the project can be found at:
http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/keller/projects/synproc.html
http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/keller/projects/synproc.html

On your application, please indicate "ERC Studentship: Synchronous Processing".

Application deadline: November 15, 2008.
Applications received after the deadline may be considered, but this cannot be guaranteed.

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PhD positions, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Heidelberg, Germany

Application and Admission
http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html

Please read the following instructions carefully!

The next HBIGS International Call for applications will be open from
15 October 2008 to 1 December 2008. Only applications submitted via
the online application system will be considered! Applications sent
by e-mail or mail will be discarded without further notice.

1. External applicants
Students who are not yet accepted for a PhD position in a research
group of an HBIGS project leader may apply to max. two of the
following research areas (view open PhD projects):
- Developmental Biology
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Molecular Biotechnology & Biophysics
- Molecular Plant Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Structural Biology & Biochemistry
- Systems Biology, Bioinformatics & Mathematical Biology

Please note: Applicants who submit more than one application will
automatically be excluded from the application process!

2. Internal applicants
PhD students of Heidelberg University who work in a research group
of an HBIGS project leader and who have started or will start their
PhD thesis between 01 June 2008 and 15 March 2009 (dates as stated
on the "Annahme als Doktorand" letter) are eligible to apply for
HBIGS during this call.

Admission requirements

Applicants must not be older than 30 years at the respective
application deadline.

The minimal requirement for admission into the Graduate School is a
university degree from an internationally accredited university that
would allow the applicant to enter a PhD program in biosciences in
the country where the degree was awarded. Depending on the country,
this may be a Masters, Licentiate or Diploma in Natural Sciences or
equivalent.

In addition, applicants are requested to provide the following
information:

1. Secondary school leaving certificate/Academic records
Submit with your application your Secondary school leaving
certificate and official transcripts of academic records from every
postsecondary institution attended for at least one year as a full-
time student. Academic records should give information on the type
and content of courses taken (Diploma supplement) and the grades you
received. Your rank in class should be noted whenever possible. If
the institution does not issue records in German, English, or
French, original language records must be submitted with
translations. All Applicants are expected to have received their
final certificates (Master, Diploma etc.) before 15 March 2009!

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Proof of English language ability
If your native language is not English, proof of an adequate command
of spoken and written English is required for admission.
Proof can be provided either by
a) a TOEFL certificate (www.TOEFL.org) (Score requirements: Paper
based: 570+, Computer based: 230+, Internet based: 90+),
b) an IELTS certificate (www.ielts.org) (Score requirements: band
6.5+) ,
c) a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE ),
Applicants who took part in an undergraduate program in which the
language of instruction was English are asked to provide a suitable
certificate from their Faculty. Applicants who are enrolled in the
MSc programs Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Molecular
Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology at Heidelberg University do
not have to provide proof of language proficiency.

4. Statement of Purpose
Write a statement (+/- 500 words) describing why you wish to become
a member of HBIGS, your preparation for this field of study and your
future career plans. Describe the area of biology you find most
interesting, your previous research experience, and other aspects of
your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee
in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for the programme.
External applicants may also indicate their preferred research group
or project.

5. Two Letters of reference

6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores (optional)
The scores of the GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Molecular and
Cellular Biology are not required for application but a good score
will strengthen your application. Scores must be from an examination
taken within the last three years. For information on test dates and
formats, visit www.gre.org.

Time frame for PhD student recruitment

Application Deadline:
01 December 2008

Final Shortlist and invitation
of candidates:

15 December 2008

Interviews: 20-22 January 2009

Admission letters:
January 2009

Start of PhD core course
Mid March 2009

Selection Procedure

1. After eligibility has been checked, the files will be sent to the
respective group leaders and the Executive Board for further
evaluation.

2. All short-listed candidates will be invited, as a group, for
interviews to Heidelberg. The interview process will require three
days and will include panel interviews by several group leaders.
During the panel interviews, the candidates will give a short oral
presentation of their preferred research project (free speech, no
media), introducing the scientific background, suggesting research
directions and explaining how their qualifications meet the
requirements of the research project. The oral presentation is
followed by a question and answer session related to the research
project selected by the candidate.

3. Admission letters will go out shortly after the interview process.

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PhD positions, Molecular Life Science, Vienna, Austria

http://www.univie.ac.at/vbc/PhD

Requirements:
Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply, provided that they are not older than 30 years. All applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a university degree within the first half of 2009. This university degree should qualify for the start of a doctorate thesis in their home country and ideally should be equivalent to a European university diploma / degree.

Reapplications will not be considered
Application:
Application forms can be downloaded directly from this website or are available together with the relevant brochures from the address below. Please complete the application form carefully and return it as soon as possible to:
Prof. Dr. Andrea Barta
Vienna Biocenter
Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9/3
A-1030 Vienna, Austria
Fax: +43-1-4277-9616
or send an email to: PhD office

Online Submission:
You can send us an online form by clicking here!
http://www.univie.ac.at/vbc/PhD/registration.htm
Note: Therefore you will need a letter of recommendation, which can be downloaded here.
Deadline:
Deadline for receipt of completed application is November 30, 2008.

Letter of recommendation:
In addition, we request letters of recommendation from two scientists who are familiar with your academic work and who can judge your potential as a PhD student. Please forward the enclosed letters to the referees and ask them to send their letters of recommendation directly to the dean of the PhD Programme. We can only accept recommendation letters printed on the referee´s official paper and signed by the referee. You can either send the letters directly to the dean´s address above or email a scanned copy to the phd-office@mfpl.ac.at. The student himself / herself is responsible for obtaining the letters and should actively inquire with the respective referees whether the letters have been sent. Please note that we will be unable to process your application without letters of recommendation. These letters are therefore an essential part of your application, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the referees write to us before November 30, 2008.

Selection procedure and admission:
Complete applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of group leaders of the Vienna Biocenter. The short-listed candidates will receive invitations to visit the Vienna Biocenter for a five-day period of interviews and information exchange. These interviews will take place in January 2009. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and free accommodation will be provided. Offers of admission will be made to the successful candidates at the end of the interview period.

Click here to download the application package in RTF-Format (will open with Microsoft Word) which includes the "covering letter", the "application form" and the "letter to referee".

Note:
If you want to send the application form via e-mail to the PhD office, make sure that your e-mail attachment is not larger than 1MByte! Please do not forget to add your (own) e-mail address for replying you!

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2 PhD positions (Geographers) at PIK Potsdam

*2 Geographers (initially until 31.12.2010, kr02)*

/Qualification: /An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Geography (social/physical), geoecology or in a closely related field. Good knowledge of all thematic areas of climate change (climate impact analysis, adaptation and mitigation, technology transfer) particularly from the developing country perspective, and GIS expertise is necessary.

/Tasks:/ Conduct regional climate impact analyses, development and systematic analyses of adaptation concepts for the target regions. Research will focus on sector-specific climatic impacts, and as well on the development of protection concepts with due consideration of climate protection, adaptation, and sustainability. A close cooperation with other projects targeting developing countries is mandatory. You should develop, implement and contribute to the improvement of processes and procedures concerning adaptation in the target regions. Close cooperation with scientific and administrative institutions, presentation of results to various audiences and communication with stakeholders are required.

Positions will contribute to the development of a Global Climate Impact and Adaptation Information System embedded in a project to be carried out in close cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ). Targeted countries in this context are India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, South-Africa and Tunisia. All positions require the willingness to work on climate change issues from a developing country perspective and for international travel. Teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, innovation, and excellent spoken and writing skills in English are prerequisite. Working knowledge in Spanish, French or Portuguese is an additional asset.

The project will be carried out in the working group North-South Theme within PIK's Research Domain 2 ("Climate Impacts & Vulnerabilities"). The North-South Theme focuses on development in particular with respect to the potential avoidance of ill-management and development traps associated with the challenges of climate change. The overarching idea of the project is to frame and to provide regional climate impact analyses for relevant sectors/regions in the target countries, and in parallel to design visionary and foresighted transition pathways to sustainability, information provision, and decision support. Central questions are, for example, to identify future no-stay/no-go areas as well as to evaluate innovative development pathways towards sustainability reconciling mitigation of and adaptation to climate change.

For more information:
http://www.pik-potsdam.de/news/jobs/index_html?set_language=en

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