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Monday, June 23, 2008

Nanyang Assistant Professorships

Nanyang Assistant Professorships 16-Jun-2008

Singapore's science and technology university, the Nanyang Technological University, invites outstanding young researchers and exceptional scholars in their fields of science, engineering, social sciences, arts and humanities or business, to apply for appointments as Nanyang Assistant Professors. Up to 10 appointments will be made.

Successful candidates will receive start-up research grants of up to S$1 million and an attractive remuneration package with a competitive salary year and other benefits including assistance with accommodation. They will hold tenure track appointments and play lead roles in the university's new wave of multi-disciplinary, integrative research. They are expected to be within 10 years of gaining their Ph.D and ready for independent leadership of their own research groups. Outstanding applicants in science and engineering are also encouraged to apply for the prestigious Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology (see http://www.nrf.gov.sg, Closing Date 15 September 2008) indicating that the Fellowship will be held at the Nanyang Technological University.

Singapore has in place an exciting, dynamic and well-funded research environment to nurture and attract top R&D talent and the Government has set aside S$13.5 billion over 5 years to develop international R&D. In tandem, Nanyang Technological University is also making unprecedented research investments, emphasizing cutting-edge research and revolutionary technological innovations across multiple disciplines. It has already attracted World-leading researchers to its ranks.

This is an unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing research universities and participate in the rapid rise of Asia, in an English-speaking environment at the interface between East and West.

To apply, please download the application form here or send an email to nanyangprof-appform@ntu.edu.sg and submit to:

The Provost (NAP Application)
Nanyang Technological University
Administration Building, Level 5
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

Fax (65) 6791-9340
or email NanyangProfessorship@ntu.edu.sg
Closing Date: 30 September 2008

Kindly include the following in your application package:
- A duly completed Application Form
- A copy of your CV
- A full/detailed Research Proposal containing a short Executive
Summary (not more than 300 words) on the research project
- A certified true copy of your Identification Card / Passport
- Certified true copies of University Transcript(s), one in English translation and the other in original language
- Certified true copies of Degree Scroll(s)
- Two referees' Recommendation Letters

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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