EPSRC PhD Studentship - Centre for OR and Applied Statistics

EPSRC PhD Studentships

OR and Statistics

Centre for OR and Applied Statistics

Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated students for PhD studentships in the Centre for OR and Applied Statistics at the University of Salford. The Centre is part of Salford Business School and 90% of output was rated "of international standard" at the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. With a healthy postgraduate population, the Centre offers many exciting opportunities for postgraduate training in Operational Research and Statistics.

Students will have the opportunity to attend postgraduate courses that are available through the National Taught Course Centre in OR and the Academy for PhD training in Statistics.

Research projects are offered in the following areas:

Maintenance modelling of complex systems;

Hierarchical forecasting systems.

Descriptions of the projects above are provided below.
The studentships are available through the EPSRC Doctoral Training Scheme. The studentships cover fees and maintenance for UK students, and fees only for EU students, for a minimum period of 3 years.

The maintenance grant offered will be £14,000 per annum. Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in a numeric-related subject such as Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research.

Further enquiries may be made to Prof. Philip Scarf (tel 0161 295 3817; email: p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk).

Applications must be made using a standard postgraduate research application form which can be downloaded from http://www.salford.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/applying/

Please indicate on your application form that you would like to apply for an EPSRC DTA (CORAS) studentship, and list one of the topics above as your area of study-you do not need to provide a proposal. We will require you to provide references and transcripts. Send your application to p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk by 26 June 2009.

Maintenance modelling of complex systems
For complex technical systems with many components and that involve many different parties, how to maintain such systems is still a challenging task. This research will address this issue from a systems point of view. The maintenance policy for a technical system is a complex activity that has a huge impact upon the performance of a technical system. To improve the performance of the maintenance of the technical system, we need consider logistics support, spare parts provision, manpower, scheduling and of course the failure characteristics of the system. No single model is capable of dealing with this complex situation, and a high level, systems approach must be adopted, so that modelling techniques such as system dynamics, digital simulations, statistics, and artificial intelligence should be used. Real cases will be studied and a suite of modelling tools will be developed through this study.

Hierarchical forecasting systems
The forecasting needs many companies face nowadays are hierarchical, ranging from the long-term strategic planning, to the medium-term financial and resources allocation, to the thousands of SKUs (stock-keeping units) for production and inventory purposes. The information at different levels should be shared and pooled in order to improve forecasting accuracy. There have been debates on whether the top-down or bottom-up approaches should be used, however, a clear understanding from a theoretical perspective is still lacking. This is a very important research problem to understand how information should be shared at various levels and how forecasts generated at each level can be reconciled. This project will be linked to the research programme of a current EPSRC grant

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/RP793/EPSRC_PhD_Studentships/

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PhD Positions at University of Bergamo, Italy

Session XXV of PhD courses at the Università degli Studi di Bergamo is established.

Competitive examinations, open to the public and organised by the Università degli Studi di Bergamo, will take place for the admission to the following PhD courses:

For each Doctorate, the department or school to which it is linked, the coordinator, the title, the partner universities, the places available to compete for via examination, the student bursaries available and the relevant financial sources, the foreign language required for interview and the form said interview will take are indicated below.
*DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
*DOCTORATE IN COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR FORECASTING AND DECISIONS IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.
*DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
*DOCTORATE IN TEXTUAL ANALYSIS AND THEORY

In order to take part in the competitive entry examinations, candidates must be in possession of an Italian degree obtained before the University reform in didactic autonomy, the specialist (five year) degree obtained after said reform or indeed of an equivalent qualification obtained abroad. Foreign qualifications must be recognised in advance by the academic authorities in the context of inter-university cooperation and student mobility. Limitations of age or citizenship do not apply.

For further information, please consult the following webpage: www.unibg.it/struttura/struttura.asp?cerca=dottorati_home.

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60 PhD Scholarships in ICT, University of Trento, Italy

Doctoral School in Information and Communication Technology
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 25th cycle – academic year 2009/10

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE AREA
Number of positions: 57
Number of grants: 47

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA
Number of positions: 7
Number of grants: 6

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRONICS AREA
Number of positions: 8
Number of grants: 7

Announcements of selection: published in Gazzetta Ufficiale no. 39 of 22nd of May 2009 and available in the Box Download.

Application's deadline to participate in the selection: 30th of June 2009

Contributions to enrolment and attendance for the 24th cycle: see Box More

Go to the application online
http://old.disi.unitn.it/edu/appform/login.xml

Further info:
http://portale.unitn.it/ateneo/portalpage.do?content_OID=31468&channelId=-9938&channel2Id=-54855&page=/jsp/editorial/editorial.jsp&programId=31469&&activeLanguage=en

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PhD Scholarships in Economics, Univ. of Siena, Italy

Siena PhD in ECONOMICS - 2009

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program in Economics. The University and the city offer a unique environment for study and research in Europe.

Scholarship.

A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualified candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500 ($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000), plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantage of lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-Graduate ollege “S. Chiara” (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html) sited in the historical centre of Siena.

The Graduate Program.

The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Former students hold positions as economists in the academia, in consulting businesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions, such as central banks and regulators.

The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. All of these are taught in English, the official language of the Program. After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses is offered. Students are exposed to different theoretical and methodological points of view, in order to be able to explore the frontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required to participate in research activities, such as economics seminars and workshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results of all first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students will develop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member. While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged to undertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In this case the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded after discussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be written in Italian or in English). For further information about the Program, please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/



Application process.

Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2009, an Italian “laurea specialistica” or a “4-years laurea” or equivalent 4-5 years foreign degree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates. Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedure at the following website:
http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp

The deadline for application is June 22, 2009. In addition to the on-line application, the following documentation is required (either in Italian of in English):

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses taken and grades obtained.
3. Two letters of reference, in sealed envelopes. These must assess the student’s aptitudes towards research, competence, scientific potential and maturity, in comparative terms.
4. A research statement, not exceeding 1000 words.
5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words, resulting from independent research by the candidate.

All required documentation must be sent by June 22, 2009 to the following address:

Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea
DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA
c/o Collegio Santa Chiara
Via Valdimontone n. 1
53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students.

The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of their aptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examination commission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written exam and an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summer of 2009; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a couple of weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible for failed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrect information regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian or in English. The University reserves the right to exclude from the selection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admission requirements.

Further information

For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduate
program: Francesca Fabbri, fabbri16 @ unisi.it

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MSc positions, CS & Networks, Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy

Two-year Master of Science in Computer Science and Networking (MCSN)
starting September 2009

up to 40 positions are reserved for EU candidates (candidates with a
citizenship of a country belonging to the European Union) holding a
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines related
to the Information and Communication Technologies.
Of these, the four best ranked candidates resident outside Italy
will receive a support by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna for accommodation.
Additional financial support may be available after the selection.

up to 10 positions are reserved for non-EU candidates (candidates
with a citizenship of a country not belonging to the European Union)
holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines related
to the Information and Communication Technologies. One position will
be financially supported by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna through a
dedicated scholarship reserved for a student with citizenship from
India. The scholarship is adequate to cover tuition, accommodation,
meals and normal living expenses. Additional scholarships may be
available after the selection also for students with different
citizenships.

Application deadlines are as follows

May 31st 2009, mandatory pre-enrollment of non-EU candidates at the
italian Embassy/Consulate in their own country
http://www.study-in-italy.it/studying/admission-2nd.html
(Enrollment in degree programs > Procedures for pre-enrollment >
Documents pre-enrollment in 2nd cycle degree programmes)

June 10th 2009, opening of the on-line application web portal for EU
and non-EU candidates.

June 30th 2009, on-line application of non-EU candidates
July 8th 2009, reception of paper validation of the non-EU applications

July 31th 2009, on-line application of EU candidates
August 8th 2009, reception of paper validation of the EU applications

More details are available at http://mcsn.sssup.it
On-line application will be open June 10th 2009.


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Description of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
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The Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies of Pisa (Italy) is a public
university institute working in the field of applied sciences:
Economic Sciences, Legal Sciences and Political Sciences for the Class
of Social Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, and
Industrial and Information Engineering for the Class of Experimental
Sciences.

Charter of Values
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Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies implemented three principles,
which form the basis of its own mission.
Excellence - In education, research and in any other activity,
excellence is ensured through the selection of the students through
entrance examinations; the collaboration with teachers and researchers
having a high scientific, cultural and motivational profile; the high
quality of its facilities and services; and thanks to the high
professional expertise of its technical and administrative staff.

Interdisciplinarity - Used as a cultural and methodological
perspective, it is the suitable tool to address the issues and
complexities that are typical of current scientific and social world.

Internationalization - It means the establishment of connections with
institutes and centres of excellence at an international level; and
the attention paid to the education and cultural growth problems of
the young people coming from emerging Countries.

For more information on Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, you are kindly
invited to visit our web-site at

http://www.sssup.it

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Postdoc opportunities - "Investigating Internet-based Politics with e-Research Tools"

YeungNam University in South Korea is currently recruiting 2 post-doctoral researchers for an immediate start. (http://www.yu.ac.kr/_english/main/index.php)

As part of the World Class Universities (WCU) project, we have recently been awarded a 3-year competitive grant, running from September 2009 to June 2012, by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. (For further details: http://www.kosef.re.kr/english_new/programs/programs_06_02.html)

Successful applicants will join the team led by Prof. Han Woo Park of YeungNam University, Prof. Greg Elmer of the Infoscape
Research Lab (Canada, http://www.infoscapelab.ca) and Prof. Maurice Vergeer of Radboud University (the Netherlands) and carry out a project entitled "Investigating Internet-based Politics with e-Research Tools". Monthly salary will be in the region of 3 million Korean Won and conference travel funds will also be available.

Successful applicants should have English communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience in computer programming, statistical modelling, network analysis, information science, or Internet politics is desirable but not a must.

For further information or to be considered for the post, please send your CV, a personal statement, and a list of two referees to Dr Han Woo Park at <hanpark@ynu.ac.kr>. The application process will be closed as soon as suitable candidates are identified.


Dr. Han Woo PARK (Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo)
Dept of Media & Communication, YeungNam University,
214-1, Dae-dong, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Zip Code 712-749
http://yu.ac.kr/%7Ehanpark/HanWooParkVita.PDF
http://www.hanpark.net
Visiting research fellow at Oxford Internet Institute
http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visitors.cfm?id-150
Co-editor Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
http://contempary.eastasia.at

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TEACHING/RESEARCH POSITIONS (PhD/Postdoc)

- For the PhD positions: degree on the master level in statistics, mathematics or physics, bio-engineering, commercial or civil engineering, quantitative economics, finance or actuarial sciences. This diploma must be obtained with at least distinction or an equivalent grade.

Starting from September 2009, the Institute of Statistics of the Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, is offering a series of full time teaching assistant positions and one research assistant position for preparing a PhD in statistics, as well as one postdoctoral research position.

Description of the positions

Starting as of now, and until the application deadline (May 22, 2009), the Institute of Statistics (IS) is filling 7 teaching and one research position for preparing a PhD and one postdoctoral position.

As a teaching assistant (up to 6 years’ contract with average monthly salary of about 2600 Euros including social security) the doctoral student, besides working on his/her thesis, is teaching tutorials in a variety of service and master courses of the IS.

As a research assistant (up to 4 years’ tax-free monthly grant of about 1500 Euros) the doctoral student’s main activity is working on his/her thesis in the field of asymptotic theory for semiparametric statistics, but he/she can be involved on a small scale into some teaching activities of the IS.

The postdoctoral position (1 year grant, roughly 2000 Euros per month tax-free) is not linked to a specific domain but can be in any of the fields connected to those represented by the researchers at the IS.

Description of the working environment

The Institute of Statistics is a renowned research centre of high international reputation which offers a very stimulating working environment. It is equipped with modern computing facilities, a statistics library, a vivid visitors’ programme and ample funding for scientific travel. At the IS there are about 15-20 doctoral students working under the supervision of 10 professors, in a variety of fields of methodological and applied statistics, including biostatistics and actuarial sciences. They are integrated into the Graduate School in Statistics and Actuarial Sciences which offers them an up-to-date training in their field via regular seminar series, short courses and workshops, all in English and often given by international short and long-term visitors. A high percentage of the PhD students graduate from the IS and succeed in starting a promising career, be it in academia or industry.

The IS is part of a large international research network. It has numerous academic contacts, including those to neighbouring fields (medicine, agronomy, social science, economy, finance and engineering) as well as collaborations with industry. It is placed in the heart of a modern, vivid and international university campus, in close proximity of Brussels and its international airport, and in short travel distance to other European capitals.

Required qualifications

- For the postdoc position: PhD in statistics or mathematics.

- Good active knowledge of French for the teaching assistant positions (however, French is not a requirement for a research grant position).

To apply

· For the teaching positions, please register and send the required documents following the link http://www.uclouvain.be/11617 under the item : Assistant, as of now and at the very latest before May 22, 2009 .

· For the research and postdoc position, please send the following documents to the administrator of the IS, Isabelle Petit (isabelle.petit@uclouvain.be) as of now and at the very latest before May 22, 2009 :

- a letter of motivation (which can - but does not have to - include a statement of interest in one or several of the diverse fields of research at the IS)

- a curriculum vitae including a list of the relevant courses taken within a qualifying progamme (including evaluation grades)

- copy of diplomas

- two letters of reference to be sent by e-mail directly by the referees

Please understand that only duly completed applications can be taken into account. Simultaneous applications (teaching and research position) are possible by explicitly stating so in your letter of motivation.

For further information please contact Professor Ingrid Van Keilegom (ingrid.vankeilegom@uclouvain.be) and/or Professor Rainer von Sachs (rvs@uclouvain.be).

Further information on the Institute of Statistics can be obtained from http://www.uclouvain.be/en-stat.html .

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10 PhD scholarships in Economics & Business Management, Univ. Venice, IT

Admission 2009 - 2010

The School offers two doctoral programs: Economics (DEC) and Business Management (DEA). They cooperate and share most activities.

There are 5 three-year fellowships available for DEC and another 5 for DEA.

Classes start on September 1st, 2009. Most first-year classes are common across the two programs.

The general application procedure is similar for the two programs, with minor differences. Please make sure to carefully read the relevant information for the program you wish to apply for: DEA or DEC.

Separate applications are required for either program. Simultaneous applications to more than one program are possible.

An application must abide by the statute of their respective "Bando" (Official Advert) as published on the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana. The official version of each Bando is available from the website of the Ca' Foscari University of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorati di Ricerca -> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. (With a bit of luck, this dynamic link should get you there in one click.) Links to the necessary documents are in the grey box on the right-hand column. You can also download a copy of each Bando using the links posted in the admission page of the program you wish to apply for.

Brief GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS A:Y 2009/2010

These are guidelines to assist you in making your application to the SSE Doctorate programs 2009 and should be considered as informal information and are in no way legally binding.
1- Read official announcement carefully
2 – Download attachments A, B & C
3 – Read all attachments carefully
4 – Compile attachment B (application form)
5 - Ensure you have the obligatory documents to include with the application form
Attachment B - see list below
6 – Where necessary (original foreign qualifications without legal translation) fill out attachment C
7 – You should put your application and all attachments in an envelope and put the following phrase on the envelope:
Domanda di ammissione alle Scuole di dottorato di ricerca 25° ciclo (A.A. 2009/2010)
(Application for admission to Research Doctoral schools 25th cycle – AY 2009/2010)
Dottorato di ricerca in
(Research doctorate in) [please indicate the doctoral course]

8 –Deadline: Ensure that your application arrives by and not after June 23rd, 2009 at 12.30. Applications arriving after this time will not be accepted.

You can hand deliver your application to e Accoglienza studenti, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venice (1st floor), during opening times to the public: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm; Wednesday also from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

or
you can send it via express/registered mail (with note of receipt) or by private courier to Università Ca' Foscari
Ufficio Protocollo Informatico, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venezia, arriving no later than Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 12.30pm. It must arrive by this time and not sent by this time
You must attach a photocopy of your identity card (or other proof of identity) to the application form.

Obligatory attachments to the application form:
Statement of purpose written in English language -The candidate should describe his/her professional goals and research interests, as well as providing any information useful to evaluate him/her (but not implied by the other attached documents) (no more than 15.000 characters)
Curriculum Vitae
Degree Certificate –or equivalent qualification: Grade/marks of degree, title of the dissertation and a dissertation abstract of no more than 30.000 characters.

At least two letters of recommendation from university professors or scientific researchers (one letter has to attest the candidate's adequate knowledge of English language) Please use the online form. LINK

Foreign academic qualifications: if you have foreign academic qualifications you are required to attach the following:
o the academic qualification certificate including the list of exams taken, with sworn translation into Italian and Apostille;
o a "statement of value", issued by the Italian embassy/consulate in the country where the institution issuing the academic qualification is based certifying that the qualification is valid for registration at a university course – in that country - equivalent to the Research doctorate in Italy.

If you are unable to provide the "statement of value" document within the application deadline, you must fill in attachment "C".
In this case candidates will be admitted to the competitive examinations "under reservation". Therefore, if they qualify for admission as winners, they will have to submit the required original documents at the time of enrolment

All candidates must be in possession of the qualifications requested at the time of applying for the doctoral program, 23rd of June 2009, otherwise they will be excluded from the competitive examination.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ DOCUMENTS to include with your application – not obligatory
• Curriculum studii (w.marks)
• Publications consistent with the Doctoral program aims, including working papers
• Masters and other advanced courses
• Research experiences with university or research institutions
• Prizes, grants
• Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests

Please note:
You can not apply electronically
All applications must be sent to address stated above
Al documentation must be in English (preferred) or in Italian

For more information about applications to DEA and DEC, please contact (scuoledottorato@unive.it); tel.: +39-041-234-7962).

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46 PhD Studentships/Bursaries at Bangor University, UK

Bangor University 125th Anniversary Research Scholarships
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/scholarships/apply.php.en

We are pleased to announce the next stage of our major postgraduate expansion campaign, 125th Anniversary Research Scholarships. A huge number of people have responded to our announcement, so we apologise for the slight delay in moving forward.

At this point, we are offering around fifty PhD studentships and bursaries, spread across all six of our Colleges. They are open to Home/EU and International students. Whilst some are targeted at particular research specialisms, there are flexible opportunities in a very wide range of subject areas. Further opportunities will be announced later in the year.

The scholarships provide opportunities to the very best students, nationally and internationally, to work with the University's leading academics and rising international research stars. They also provide opportunities to develop a variety of both academic and transferable skills, which should substantially enhance your career prospects.

Successful applicants for the prestigious 125 Studentships receive a maintenance grant and pay no fees. The bursaries provide a lower level of support.

How to Apply and Further Information

Bangor University will allocate studentships based on the strategic needs of the University as well as the relative academic merit of the candidates. Colleges will inform applicants of the outcome of their applications, but may not be able to give specific individual feedback.

*Please note - In addition to the particular College's specific requirements, all applicants should complete the university monitoring form, which is downloadable here. Please return this with your application.

Please visit the Colleges' designated 125th Anniversary Scholarships webpage (link below) to find out full details about which research areas are eligible, the value of the studentships and bursaries, and how to apply.

College of:

Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts and Humanities is offering 5 Anniversary PhD studentships and 5 Anniversary PhD bursaries. Deadline for applications - 5pm on 12 June 2009.

Business, Social Sciences and Law

The College of Business, Social Sciences and Law is offering at least 3 of the Anniversary PhD studentships and at least 7 Anniversary PhD bursaries, together with a range of other awards. Deadline for applications - 5pm on 12 June 2009.

Education and Lifelong Learning

The College of Education and Lifelong Learning is offering 2 of the Anniversary PhD studentships. Deadline for applications - 5pm on 12 June 2009.

Health and Behavioural Sciences

The College of Health and Behavioural Sciences is offering 8 of the Anniversary PhD studentships and 7 Anniversary PhD bursaries. Deadline for applications - 5pm on 19 June 2009.

Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences is offering 4 of the Anniversary PhD studentships and 1 Anniversary PhD bursary. Deadline for applications - 12 June 2009.

Physical and Applied Sciences

The College of Physical and Applied Sciences is offering 4 of the Anniversary PhD studentships. Deadline for applications - 5pm on 19 June 2009.

http://www.bangor.ac.uk/scholarships/apply.php.en

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30 Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn, Germany

website link:
http://www.hausdorff-center.uni-bonn.de/doctoral-scholars

Doctoral Scholars

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government's Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier) | Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport) | Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt) | Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen) | Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller) | Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto) | Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier) | Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause) | Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F. Otto, M. Rumpf, L. Székelyhidi) | Probability and statistics (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, M. Karpinski, M. Schäl, K.-T. Sturm) | Pure and applied logic (M. Karpinski, P. Poepke) | Scientific computing (M. Griebel, H. Harbrecht, R. Krause, M. Rumpf) | Stochastic analysis (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, F. Otto, K.-T. Sturm) | Topology (H.-J. Baues, C.-F. Bödigheimer, J. Hornbostel, M. Kreck, S. Schwede).

There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Applications are to be sent to: Prof. Dr. Carl-Friedrich Bödigheimer, Director of Graduate Studies,
Universität Bonn, Mathematisches Institut, Endenicher Allee 60, D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

Deadline for applications
15 January annually for entry in April or October | 31 May annually for entry in October.

For more details and a list of required documents see: www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de

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PhD Studentships at Thames Valley University, UK

Research Studentships
The Vice-Chancellor's full-time research studentships at Thames Valley University

Thames Valley University (TVU) is among just three London universities to climb 17 places or more in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. To celebrate TVU's performance in the RAE2008 and strengthen our research student base, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter John is pleased to announce a number of research scholarships, ranging from Art and Design to Nursing.

The scholarships will cover full UK/EU tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance of £15,290 per annum for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to commence study in September 2009. You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2 (i) Hons degree or above. A Master's degree in an appropriate subject area is desirable. Those candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week (during term time) assisting with teaching on appropriate modules.

Informal academic enquiries may be directed to Professor Sibel Roller, Head of Graduate School, sibel.roller@tvu.ac.uk.

To apply, send your full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter indicating your area of interest and including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words describing your reasons for wishing to undertake a research degree to Maria Pennells, Graduate School, Thames Valley University, St Mary's Road, London W5 5RF (researchdegrees@tvu.ac.uk). If applicable, evidence of English language proficiency should also be included.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 12 June 2009.

If short-listed for one of these awards, you should be prepared to attend an interview at TVU in London in June/July 2009.
SR 10.5.09

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9 PhD positions in Life Sciences, Univ of Zurich, Swiss

International Ph.D. Programs
Life Sciences

Description: The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Education: Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

Application: Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108.

Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1

Contact details:
Dr. Susanna Bachmann
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich
Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch.

http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ME032/International_PhD_Programs

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2 PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology at the Univ of Canterbury, NZ

Two PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology at the University of Canterbury

(a) Flow variation and threatened galaxiid fishes, and
(b) influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.

Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury for freshwater ecology research. This is a chance for high calibre students to join a successful research team investigating a wide variety of issues in freshwater ecosystems.

We are looking for students who can undertake innovative research that will both improve understanding of fundamental issues and enhance current management. There is an opportunity for students to develop their own research ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research group. However, we would especially like to hear from students who wish to work on either (a) the effects of flow variation on the ecology of threatened galaxiid fishes or (b) the influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.

Applicants need to have the potential to carry out innovative and insightful research, as well as the initiative and personality to communicate the results to a wide variety of groups. They must be able to work within a team and can expect high quality mentoring and support from the group. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, appropriate practical and technical experience, and will have demonstrated a high level of ability in written and oral communication.

The scholarships are for study at the University of Canterbury within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group of the School of Biological Sciences in association with Associate Professor Angus McIntosh and Dr Jon Harding, and are available now for start by October 2009. The scholarships consist of a NZ $22,000 p.a. student stipend and funding to cover course fees and research expenses for three years.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Katie McHugh (Katie.mchugh-at-canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School of Biological Sciences, by 19 June 2009, and should include:
(i) a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details),
(ii) a copy of your academic record,
(iii) a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations,
(iv) the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD, and
(v) an indication of your desired start date.

Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official documents before being admitted to the PhD program at the University of Canterbury.
Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either:
Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz) or Dr Jon Harding (jon.harding@canterbury.ac.nz).

For information on PhD study at the University of Canterbury, including entry requirements, see: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/qualifications/phd.shtml
For information on the School of Biological Sciences see: http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/
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9 PhD Studentships in Business, Uni. of Bedfordshire, UK

BU3078
PhD Bursary Studentship
£13,290 per annum

Closing date: 26 May 2009

Interviews will be held within the first 2 weeks in June 2009

Bedfordshire Business School is one of the largest in the region with some 100 staff and over 4000 students, of which about a third are from overseas and about a quarter are postgraduates. The School offers practical, relevant, vocational courses underpinned by research excellence. Our staff have a multitude of teaching, research and commercial experience. In the 2008 RAE results, Business and Management Studies have been recognised as `internationally excellent'. The school has a Business and Management Research Institute (BMRI) which manages all of research activity within the school. It is committed to producing high quality research that is applied and applicable, and relevant to the needs of the business community. The school has a strong record in attracting external funding and conducting collaborative research with both UK and international partners.

The Institute currently has more than 30 research students and is offering up to nine studentships in the following areas:

· Intelligent systems in business and management: applications and impact.
· Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management
· Finance and Banking, especially the risk and perception of risk by lending institutions
· Entrepreneurship
· Public relations in the new media

Please download job pack below:

PhD Bursary Studentship Job Pack

Application Pack

http://www.beds.ac.uk/contactus/jobs/vacancies/academic/BU3078
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Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at MIT

At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months. Position 1 ======== The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non- traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering background can also be a good fit. We are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanism design and control, demonstrated creativity, and experience with building robots. Position 2 ======== The research will be focused on decentralized control of multi-robot systems. We are looking for creative candidates with strong background in control theory, estimation theory, and experience with implementing algorithms on hardware platforms. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable. Applications ========== Applicants for both positions should hold a PhD in a robotics-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a CV (with a brief research statement) and a list of references by email to Rebecca Yadegar ryadegar@csail.mit.edu

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