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[INFO] PhD Studentships, Biological Sciences, NotchIT Project

2009-03-12T00:21:00.001-07:00

Notch Signalling in Development and Pathology
Research Fellowships and PhD Studentships
http://www.notchit.eu/index.php

NotchIT is a 4-year FP7 European Union funded Project which was awarded to 7 academic and 1 industrial partners from 6 European countries to train young researchers at early stage of their career in the field of Notch signalling (total budget of the project is 3.4 million Euro).

NotchIT integrates expertise from several areas of developmental biology and pathology. Expertise in myogenesis, haematopoiesis, neurobiology, heart and vascular biology, tumour biology and molecular pharmacology is congregated in this project, providing a unique platform for interdisciplinary work.

Young researchers will be exposed to basic research - utilizing different experimental models from zebra fish to mice – to clinical and translational research. NotchIT encourages participation at meetings, short-term exchange visits and interactions among laboratories through an attractive Training programme.

We invite applications for the following positions (16 in total):
1) Postdoctoral Research Fellows. Max duration 2 years
2) Research Fellows (no PhD required). Max duration 3 years
3) PhD students. Max duration 3 years

For all the positions, Marie Curie salary rates apply
Applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, including publications list and names and contact info of two referees by e-mail ( info@notchit.eu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) indicating research areas of interest and laboratories of choice.

Closing date: 20 March 2009;

Positions available starting from April 2009. (www.notchit.eu)

NotchIT Principal Investigators and research laboratories:

Isabella Screpanti (coordinator), Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Urban Lendahl, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Medvinsky, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Freddy Radtke, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
José Luis de La Pompa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Madrid, Spain
Anne Joutel, INSERM, Paris, France
Shahragim Tajbakhsh, Pasteur Institute, Paris, France
Lilian Wikström, NeuroNova AB, Stockholm, Sweden

PhD Project: The Ultimate Scintillator

2009-03-12T00:16:00.001-07:00

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The Department of Radiation, Radionuclides and Reactors
(www.rrr.tudelft.nl) is located in the Reactor Institute Delft (RID).
The department's common focus is nuclear radiation and reactions.
Although its areas of interest are varied, from materials, sensors and
instrumentation, to energy, sustainable production and health, all the
department's research is related to radiation in some way. In
experimental research, extensive use is made of the research facilities
of the Reactor Institute Delft as well as of large, international
research facilities.

The Radiation Detection & Matter (RD&M) section conducts intensive
research on the physics of light-emitting inorganic semiconducting or
insulating materials. Our main expertise concerns the light emission of
lanthanide impurities. Through many years of applied and fundamental
research on scintillators, lamp and display phosphors, and afterglow and
storage phosphors, general models have been developed in our section
that explain and predict observed phenomena. This has resulted in the
invention of exciting new scintillators like LaBr3:Ce3+ that are now
commercially available and applied in radiation detection instruments
for space exploration and medical diagnostics. Our models also allow for
the design of new lanthanide-based photonic materials.
JOB DESCRIPTION You will perform applied and fundamental research on
luminescent materials with the aim to develop new compounds that possess
even better scintillation properties than LaBr3:Ce. Inorganic crystals
or powders will be synthesized by experts on crystal growth and
materials synthesis elsewhere. Your task is to study the luminescence
and scintillation properties of these new materials with dedicated
experimental techniques in our own laboratory or at facilities abroad.
REQUIREMENTSThe section seeks a PhD student, preferably with a degree in
experimental solid state physics. The results should be presented in
scientific journals and at international conferences. Delft University
of Technology is a bilingual organisation; a good command of English
(written and spoken) is essential. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe
successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed
period of four years within which he or she is expected to write a
dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The starting
salary for a PhD is €2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of
€ 2612 gross per month in the fourth year.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible
work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of
assembling a customized compensation and benefits package Salary and
benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for
Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase
the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore
especially encouraged to apply. APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application
by 1 April, 2009 to Mekelweg 15, Attn: Ms. T. Miedema, 2629 JB Delft,
The Netherlands; or e-mail your application to: t.miedema@tudelft.nl

FURTHER INFORMATION

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2009-02-26T18:20:00.001-08:00

PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Ehrsson's group at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, has funding available for
a 4 year PhD position in cognitive neuroscience. Our work focuses on how we come to
experience that we own our body, and why we experience that we are located inside our
physical bodies. To address these issues we use a combination of behavioral and
functional imaging methods. For more information about our research visit
www.neuro.ki.se/ehrsson/

Our lab is based at the Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute, a
centre of excellence for cognitive and computational neuroscience
(www.stockholmbrain.se). This offers an outstanding scientific environment with access to
a number of methodological platforms. The Karolinska, which is one of Europe's top
medical universities, has many foreign students and professors, and English is spoken at
all lectures and seminars.
Qualifications: The candidate must have a master degree in psychology, neuroscience,
medicine or engineering, with a strong and documented interest in cognitive
neuroscience. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual that can
actively contribute with own ideas and proposals. Proficiency in oral and written English is
necessary, as are good social skills.

We have funding for 4 years including salary, all costs for running experiments, and travel
costs for conferences.
Starting salary is 20500 SEK/month.

Deadline for application: April 6 2009

For details about the application procedure visit:
http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAd.asp?adId=2434

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Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D.

Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute
Karolinska Institutet
Retzius väg 8
SE-171 77 Stockholm
Sweden

Phone: +46 (8) 524 87 231
http://www.neuro.ki.se/ehrsson/

Phd december

2008-12-19T17:44:00.001-08:00

PhD studentships in Statistics

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Limit of tenure: 3 years

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Statistics, to be held
in the Statistical Laboratory. The Studentships are associated with the
Cambridge Statistics Initiative which is targeted at the development of
novel statistical methodology, both generic and in specific application
areas. Information about the Laboratory can be found at
www.statslab.cam.ac.uk <http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/> .

The studentships will provide funding to cover fees at the home/EU rate.
Additional funding for fees for those paying the overseas arts rate
could be available and will be assessed competitively. A stipend will be
paid of at least the equivalent to the national minimum (13290 for the
academic year 2009/10) for a minimum period of 3 years.

Supervision, along with research training tailored to the needs of the
student, will be provided by the Laboratory. Research interests of
academic staff can be found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People.

Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD course at the
University of Cambridge. They should normally hold (or expect to be
awarded) a first class UK honours degree or equivalent and a
postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Statistics.

Initial enquiries, which should include a curriculum vitae and an
indication of possible research topics, should be directed to Professor
A.P. Dawid, email: apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: LF04227.

Closing Date: 31 January 2009.

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University of St Andrews

PhD Studentships

Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance

The studentship available at any Scottish university too

International prize studentships for PhD research 2009

The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (link: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk <http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/> ) is a collaboration of leading Scottish Universities whose aim is to work together to consolidate and develop Scotland's position as an international research leader in computer science and informatics. As part of this, the Scottish Graduate Academy in Informatics and Computer Science offers 20 international prize studentships per year to outstanding PhD candidates.

SICSA prize studentships are worth around £18, 000 per year for 3 years. They include support for living expenses of at least £12, 940, research expenses and a contribution towards postgraduate fees at the UK standard Home/EU rate (currently £3315). Students who are not UK/EU residents must pay the higher overseas student fee of around £11,500 per year. If you are awarded a SICSA studentship, you may apply to the admitting university for additional support to cover the difference in fees. The award of a SICSA studentship does not guarantee such support.

These studentships are open to excellent students from any country. There are no residency or citizenship requirements. We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who are
working in SICSA theme areas:

* Next-generation Internet
* Multi-modal interaction
* Modelling and abstraction
* Complex systems engineering

Students must have or must expect to be awarded a 1st class honours degree or an MSc with Distinction or equivalent GPA scores. Your degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed field of research.

For more details of how to apply for a SICSA prize studentship, see the SICSA web pages (http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prize-studentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-prize-studentship).

Applicants for international prize studentships must complete a SICSA studentship application as well as a postgraduate application to your preferred university.

Applications must be received by 8th February 2009. We will tell you as soon as possible after this date if you have been awarded a studentship. Our aim is to make all offers by mid-March 2009.

Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Department of Social Medicine

Excellent postgraduate research degree (PhD / MD) opportunities in a
leading (RAE 6*) department.

The Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, one of the
UK's leading institutions for epidemiology and health services research,
is inviting applications from outstanding, highly motivated graduates
with good honours or Masters degrees in relevant disciplines for PhD
studentships tenable from October 2009. Projects in statistics,
epidemiology, human genetics, bioinformatics, economics, sociology, and
psychology applied to medical and/or clinical issues are encouraged.
Research areas include: quantitative and qualitative health services
research; aetiological, genetic, lifecourse, clinical, nutritional and
cancer epidemiology; effectiveness and acceptability of health
services/care; health/illness/disability in older age.

A variety of potential studentships are available, including University
of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships; Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD
studentships in Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology; MRC
Causal Analyses in Translational Epidemiology Studentships; and Overseas
Scholarships.

The closing date for receipt of applications in the Department is 6th
February 2009.

For further details about the available studentships, potential topics
and supervisors, and for application forms, contact: Susie Potts,
University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol BS8 2PS
(0117 928 7274). Email susie.potts@bristol.ac.uk.

Web page http://www.epi.bris.ac.uk/postgrad/pg.htm

PhD Studentship in Scalable Pico-Hydro Power

Electrical Energy Management Group, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

A fully-funded 3½ year PhD studentship is available in the Electrical Energy Management Group at the University of Bristol for research involving modular and scalable pico-hydro generation (1kW) for grid-tied DC mini-grids. This project provides a unique opportunity to combine state-of-the-art electrical engineering research, development work in remote areas overseas with a well-known charity, and sponsorship by a company that is world leading in design and manufacturing. The work will include power electronics, mechanical design, and a mix of other theoretical and practical work. The PhD candidate will be expected to have an electrical engineering background, and demonstrate a strong interest in mechanical design and development work.

Salary: Up to £18,000pa tax free.

The fully funded PhD studentship is available to any nationality, however if you are not a UK Home student (or EU student who has spent the past three years in the UK), the salary would need to be reduced to cover overseas university fees. When you apply, please indicate whether you are eligible for UK Home funding, or if you have other sources of funds.

The studentship is available now and the closing date for applications is 31 January 2009. Please either email a cover letter stating your interests and a full CV (including grades) to Dr Bernard Stark (bernard.stark@bristol.ac.uk) or email to arrange an informal discussion. http://www.bris.ac.uk/eeng/research/em/

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2008-11-19T20:45:00.001-08:00

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Graduate Scholarships In Reproductive & Sexual Health Law

2008-11-18T18:33:00.001-08:00

Graduate Scholarships In Reproductive & Sexual Health Law for lawyers from developing countries: You are invited to apply for Graduate Scholarships in Reproductive and Sexual Health Law in the International Reproductive and Sexual Health Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Toronto, Canada. The scholarship, which enables lawyer activists from developing countries to undertake the Master of Laws Programme at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, includes full tuition, travel and a stipend for living expenses. The application deadline is February 16, 2009. [Source: Afro-Nets] More about the scholarships:
http://www.law.utoronto.ca/visitors_content.asp?itemPath=5/12/12/0/0&contentId=413

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2008-11-17T16:59:00.001-08:00

PhD in Economics at Copenhagen Business School

PhD scholarship - Department of International Economics and Management
The Department of International Economics and Management,
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship
within the research areas of the department:
* Corporate
Governance
* International
Business
* Emerging Markets
Please visit the department's profile at www.cbs.dk/int and please consult the general information on the CBS PhD
Programme
Closing date: January 12, 2009
After consulting the relevant CBS websites and if there
are specific questions on the position, you may contact Head of Department,
Niels Mygind, nm.int@cbs.dk

General information:
CBS offers high scholarships and accepts only top
applicants. To be awarded the scholarship, one must be enrolled as a PhD
student. To be considered for enrolment, the candidate should have a basic
training at the Masters level, and must be fluent in Danish and/or English.
Enrolment in the PhD programme furthermore depends on the acceptance of the
application, which must include a short project description, usually prepared in
co-operation with the Department. This research proposal should contain a
presentation of the intended research question, including the theory and
methodology expected to be used.Indicative examples of research themes
could be:
* The
determinants and effects of board composition
* Private
equity ownership: causes and consequences
* Causes of
the current financial crises: leverage, board failure and compensation bias
* Managing
innovation in Multinational Companies,
* Outward
FDI from emerging markets
* The role
of emerging markets in the global financial crisis
In addition to the research proposal, the application must
include a completed compulsory form, copies of a Master's degree certificate or
other certificates of a corresponding level, brief curriculum vitae (CV), a list
of papers and publications, and one copy of a selected written work (e.g.
Master's thesis).
All parts of the application must be submitted in four
copies, except the selected written work, which may be submitted in only one
copy. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and
includes teaching obligations equivalent of ½ year's work (840 work hours).
The scholarship includes the waiving of tuition, office
space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK
24.118up to DKK 29.125 depending on seniority plus a
pension contributions totalling 17,1 % on 80 per cent of the base salary.
The salary level
and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance's collective agreement
with the Central Academic Organisation.
A committee of experts in the field in question will
assess the applications. The assessment of the applicants will be based on the
quality and relevance of the project, including an evaluation of the applicant's
ability to accomplish it. Following this assessment, the management of the
department will select the winner of the scholarship.
Please find compulsory application form, guidelines, and
further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme.
The application must be submitted to:
Copenhagen Business School
Department of International Economics and Management
Porcelaenshaven 24
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Marked "PhD – 33-3357"
Applications received by e-mail or discs will not
be taken into consideration.
All interested researchers irrespective of age, sex, race,
religion, or nationality are invited to apply for the position.
CBS focuses on innovation, partnership with the
business community and internationalisation. As a Learning University CBS
demands high quality in teaching, research and staff. CBS has around 15.000
students distributed among a wide range of degrees in social science and
humanities including a very dynamic environment for executive programmes. CBS
has around 400 full-time researchers and around 500 administrative employees.
Deadline: 2009-01-12

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM AT THE INTERNET INTERDISCIPLINARY INSTITUTE OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA IN BARCELONA.

2008-11-13T17:57:00.001-08:00

RESEARCH FELLOWS

Location: SPAIN
Salary: N/A
Contract term: temporary

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM AT THE
INTERNET INTERDISCIPLINARY INSTITUTE OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF
CATALONIA IN BARCELONA.

The Open University of Catalonia (UOC) is a 100% Internet-based,
fully accredited University operating from Barcelona and serving
over 40,000 students worldwide, including a selective group of
students enrolled in a PhD Program on the Information and Knowledge
Society. The Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) is the
research institute of the UOC and conducts frontier research on the
interaction between information and communication technologies,
society, economy, and culture.

The IN3 is located in Barcelona and is led by Professor Manuel
Castells, jointly with a distinguished faculty. The IN3 is offering
Senior Research Fellowship positions for outstanding researchers
from around the world to spend periods between 3 and 12 months at
the Institute in Barcelona, to work on their research interests and
to interact with the researchers and doctoral students of the IN3.
In 2009 the call refers specifically to researchers focusing on the
field of e-learning. Priority will be given to those applicants
connecting research and innovation. The working language of the
Institute is English. Fellowships are limited and granted on a
competitive basis. Interested applicants should first contact by
email the IN3 office to receive information on the application
procedure and conditions offered by the fellowship, including
compensation.

The call will be open until January 7th, 2009, and will refer to the
calendar year 2009.

Contact at: fellows_in3@uoc.edu

2077778-01

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?source=jobalert&ac=61759

AIESEC

2008-11-12T22:34:00.001-08:00

This is the second chance for you to apply for AIESEC Global Exchange Program. From the previous selection, we would like to congratulate 15 persons who meet the requirements and have passed the interview selections.

AIESEC Global Exchange Program is held by AIESEC (Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales), a global organization that exists in 106 countries over 1000 universities all over the world. Centered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, AIESEC is renowned of its exchange program, realizes around 5000 exchanges yearly.

AIESEC Local Committee University of Indonesia offers you a chance to do projects and internships during this December-February in those 105 countries, in which you will feel a life-changing experience as well as global working environment that you have never experienced before.
We have decided that, at present, AIESEC Local Committee University of Indonesia will aim China and India as our main destination, although other exchange destinations beside those two countries are still feasible.
The deadline for this AIESEC Global Exchange Program is 22 November 2008. This program is open for undergraduates and graduates, even those who have not completed their study can join this program.
You can email me to ask for the application form as well as questions or more details regarding the program.

PhD positions(Computer Sciences, Economics, & Politics)

2008-09-16T20:35:00.001-07:00

beasiswa] [INFO] PhD positions(Computer Sciences, Economics, & Politics), IMT Lucca, Italy

website link:
http://www.imtlucca.it/phd_programs/call_for_applications/index.php

Competitions for admission are open in the following PhD Programs at IMT:

Computer Science and Engineering
Theories developed within computer science have been, and still are,
remarkably relevant not only for developing devices and tools which
are commonly used in today society, but also for facing new
theoretical problems of wide perspective. In particular, the study of
models, algorithms and verification methods of distributed systems
with shared resources, with attention to the problems of security,
concurrency, real time, "open endness", distributed decisions, etc.
has fostered the development of the informatics of the new wide area
networks. Students acquire extensive knowledge of the fundamentals and
applications of architectures and languages for global and grid
computing, web systems and services, in particular for business
applications, embedded systems, web data mining, wired and wireless
networks, and mobile systems. In addition to offering broad scope for
basic research, these domains define a professional area where all the
needs of computer applications on wide are networks can find their
fulfilment.

Economics, Markets, Institutions
With its interdisciplinary (theoretical, quantitative and
institutional) approach, the program aims at dealing with issues in
political economy, applied public economics, and the functioning of
industries and markets, the impact of macroeconomic impact on the
functioning of markets, as well as on productivity and growth.
A distinctive character of the PhD program is the strong integration
of theoretical, technical and practical expertise, aimed to educate
highly qualified professionals, who analyze, plan, and manage concrete
interventions of political economy.
Theoretical methodologies and models will therefore tested through the
methodical/systematic investigation of actual cases. At the end of the
program, students will be able to catch commonalities as well as
distinctive characters of the several markets, in reference to
economic laws, market regulations, contractual, managing and
organizational solutions.

Political Systems and Institutional Change
The PhD Program aims to make students familiar with analytical tools
and methodologies of investigation elaborated within different
contemporary traditions in social sciences, thereby providing the
theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to both evaluate
comparatively the performance of institutional systems, and elaborate
proposals for structural reforms. The courses will especially focus on
the historical, political, institutional and economic dynamics that
have been characterising the development of European and ex Soviet
countries after the Second Word War. They will then consider among
other topics: the institutional and decisional dynamics of European
countries and the European Union including the trends towards
multilevel governance both at the European and at the domestic level
(federalisation, independent regulatory authorities, etc.);
transatlantic relations EU-US; relations between politics, social
processes and political economy decisions; paths of economic and
political development; the institutional workings of international
organisations; the characters of some geographical areas of special
relevance.
Duration: 3 years

Language: Courses and seminars are held in English. Foreign PhD
students are required to attend an Italian Language and Culture Course.
Classes begin in March 2009.

Tuition Exemptions :PhD students are exempt from tuition and fees.
Annual Scholarship: Annual scholarship amount is +/- 13.638,00 Euros
gross, corresponding to +/- 2.270,00 Euros gross paid every two
months. Scholarships are awarded for three years and are confirmed yearly.

Scholarships benefit from tax breaks.

One scholarship for each PhD Program is co-financed by European Union
– European Social Fund; Ministero del Lavoro, della Salute e delle
Politiche Sociali; Regione Toscana and IMT.

Deadline
The deadline for applications is December 5, 2008 at 6:00pm (Italian
time).

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9 PhD Fellowships in Biology, University of Jena, Germany

2008-09-16T20:22:00.001-07:00

beasiswa] [INFO] 9 PhD Fellowships in Biology, University of Jena, Germany

website link:
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=180&Itemid=209

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the
German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different
research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal
and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive
picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an
ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students
who will be educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training
program based on top-level fundamental research. Four faculties of the
Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research
institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in
this cutting edge research and training program which includes an
innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural
care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as
twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate
novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial
communication.

We invite applications for
9 PhD Fellowships.

The positions are immediately available.

We expect:

* an equivalent of a Master's degree in Natural or Life Sciences
(e.g. Biology, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, or
Medicine). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
* high motivation and interest to join one of the
interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
* creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
* an integrative and cooperative personality
* very good communication skills in English

We offer:
* a top-level research environment
* a PhD stipend paid according to the rules of the DFG (German
Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
* a periodic research report system
* efficient supervision by a team of two supervisors
* a comprehensive mentoring program
* courses in novel technologies and soft skills
* a highly communicative atmosphere between the involved
institutions and companies
* Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city
with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of
innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich
Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

For the first step of the application procedure please aquaint
yourself with the scientific themes offered on our website

www.jsmc.uni-jena.de

and thoroughly fill in the "Statement of Interest" downloadable from
this site. The application procedure is handled online exclusively via
the JSMC website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of
the completed "Statement of Interest" form submitted to
JSMC@uni-jena.deThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots,
you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Deadline for submission of the completed "Statement of Interest" form:
October 6th, 2008.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend the JSMC Recruitment
Meeting in December 2008.

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[beasiswa] [INFO]PhD Studentship in Applications of MRI to Skin, University of Surrey

2008-08-03T20:10:00.001-07:00

Source:
http://fellowzip.blogspot.com/2008/08/phd-studentship-in-applications-of-mri.html

UK. A PhD studentship is available within the Soft Condensed Matter
physics group, Department of Physics. The studenthip is to work on the
development of MRI for applications to human skin. The project will be
supervised by Prof Peter McDonald.

Applicants should have a 1st class / upper second degree or an MSc in
the Physical Sciences and an aptitude for experimental work.

Surrey has developed and houses a unique range of GARField magnetic
resonance imaging systems. The objective is to characterise the
structure and barrier properties of skin by combining GARField and
high field MR microscopy instrumentation and a variety of advanced
magnetic resonance techniques including restricted diffusometry and
double quantum filtering. Specific aims include assessment of cellular
spatial ordering and the identification and measurement of the passage
of small molecules through and between cells. The work will be carried
out both in-vitro and possibly in-vivo.

A major multinational company will provide additional support to the
student for this project. Full description of the project can be read
here.

To apply, send your application together with a brief outline of the
your proposed approach to your PhD to: Mrs C. Soares-Smith
(C.Soares-Smith@surrey.ac.uk) by Thursday, 21st August 2008. Please
include the position reference number:6693

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[beasiswa] [info] PhD Position for female Student at University of Technology Graz

2008-08-03T20:08:00.001-07:00

PhD Position for female Student [suitable master-degree in
mathematics; highly qualified candidates interested in one of the
following areas are encouraged to apply: Applied Analysis and
Scientific Computing, Financial Mathematics, Number Theory] /
Karl-Franzens-University Graz & University of Technology Graz /
deadline September 15

________________________________

PhD position for female student
Within the cooperation project NAWI-Graz (connecting
Karl-Franzens-University Graz and University of Technology Graz) there
is a open position for a female PhD-Student in Mathematics. Highly
qualified candidates interested in one of the following areas are
encouraged to apply:
Applied Analysis and Scientific Computing, Financial Mathematics, Number Theory
Candidates must have a suitable master-degree in mathematics.
Applications have to be sent by e-mail to: tichy@tugraz.at (Prof. Dr. Robert Tichy)
Deadline: September 15, 2008

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[beasiswa] [INFO] Open position for a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH

2008-08-03T20:07:00.001-07:00

*Open position for a PhD student (IMK-IFU01-08)*

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH is one of the largest natural science and engineering research institution in Europe. Our Atmospheric Environmental Research Division (IMK-IFU) of the Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research has a long tradition in atmospheric environmental research, with its main emphasis on studying the impact of anthropogenic activities on the interactions between atmosphere and biosphere, air quality, regional climate, and hydrology. Studies in these research fields are characterised by an interdisciplinary and integrated approach involving field measurements, process studies and numerical modelling. Results obtained in these research fields are used for defining reliable and efficient mitigation and adaptation strategies.

For numerical modelling tasks within the project "Verification of the turbulence parameterization and the description of the vertical structure of the marine atmospheric boundary layer in numerical simulation models for wind analysis and forecasts (VERITAS)" we offer a position for a *PhD student*

for a three year term as soon as possible. We seek a person who is interested in numerical simulation strategies in atmospheric environmental research and who has a master (Diplom) degree preferably in meteorology, flow engineering, mathematics or physics. Experience in numerical modelling would be an advantage but is not required. The work will comprise running mesoscale numerical models and the evaluation of offshore turbulence data.

The remuneration will be in accordance to the German public service regulations (TVöD 13/2).

The position is open immediately. Please send as soon as possible (but not later than *September 30, 2008*) applications with the usual documents to the address below (preferably by e-mail), from where you can get also additional information.

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Stefan Emeis

Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research

- Atmospheric Environmental Research –

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH

Kreuzeckbahnstr. 19

82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen

stefan.emeis@imk.fzk.de

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[beasiswa] [INFO] PhD Research Fellow in Information Science

2008-08-03T20:04:00.001-07:00

PhD Research Fellow in Information Science
At the Department of Media Studies and Information Science, University of
Bergen, there is a vacant position as PhD Research Fellow within the field
of Information Science for four years. The position will be affiliated with
the project «Requirements for Secure Software» (ReqSec) which is financed by
the Norwegian Research Council. It is a cooperation between the Department
of Information Science and Media Studies at the University of Bergen and the
Department of Computer and Information Science at the Norwegian University
of Science and Technology in Trondheim. 25 % of the position will be
allocated to mandatory work at The Department of Media Studies and
Information Science.

ReqSec will develop methods and tools for eliciting requirements for secure
information systems in cooperation between users and developers. The purpose
is to open security work for people with domain and systems development
competence in addition to security experts. The methods and tools will be
evaluated analytically and empirically in cooperation with industrial
partners.

Applicants must have a Master degree in Information Science or corresponding
education.

Candidates are advised to contact Professor Andreas L. Opdahl before
devising their PhD-projects, phone: +47 55584140, email:
andreas.opdahl@infomedia.uib.no

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[English] FWD Scholarships for young professionals from Indonesia for Postgraduate studies in Germany 2009-2010 [Mod: Syamil]

2008-07-31T19:24:00.001-07:00

Scholarships for young professionals from Indonesia
for Postgraduate studies in Germany 2009-2010
Call for Applications
Deadline : 4th September 2008
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst - supports a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialised studies. The DAAD supports these selected programmes with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a spesial tutoring system. At the end of the course (programmes run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized master's or in some courses PhD degree.
Target Group : Professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private sector in technical, economical, or agricultural fields, in education or development planning.
Language of instructions : German or English, depending on the degree course
Application condition :
1. Age limit : 36 years of age at the time of applications (for some courses 32 years)
2. Academic degree (min IPK 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for doctoral candidates) and at least two years of professional experience after completing S1 degree.
3. Confirmation of employment from the candidate's employer in the home country and the where possible a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country.
4. Two Letters of recommendations of recent date
5. A statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate course with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
For postgraduate courses held in english: International TOEFL- Language test of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 590 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0.
Closing date for applications is 4th September 2008 at the DAAD Jakarta Office
Course Commence: September/October of the following year (preceeding German-language course from April or August).
Course Duration: 12 to 36 months, depending on the postgraduate course (see annex)
Special Remarks:
1. Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-months intensive German language course.
2. Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.
NEW : it is possible to apply online!
You can apply online at our website http://jakarta. daad.de
You must however send the printed form together with the following documents (triplicate) by snail mail to the DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. The instruction on how to apply online is available at our website.
Form and documents to be submitted
1. DAAD Form (available at: http://jakarta. daad.de)
2. Accompanying documents (PLEASE SET IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER)
a) Curriculum Vitae (please use the europass specimen form at http://europass. codefop.europa. eu/)
b) A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
c) Two letters of recomendation of recent date, each frm supervisor at your company/institution , and from your previous academic supervisor
d) Confirmation of employment from the candidate's employer in the home country and where possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
e) Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in BAhasa Indonesia and English/German translation
f) Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
g) Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ ijazah SMA (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
h) English language certificate for postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0. Please do not submit "prediction TOEFL". For postgraduate courses held in German: Please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.
Application must reach DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline
Any incomplete application handed in after the deadline
can not be taken into consideration.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE
DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I Building 19th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Contact Person: Endah C. Anggoro
E-mail:
Tel.: (021) 520 0870; 525 2807
Fax.: (021) 525 2822
E-mail:
Website: http://jakarta. daad.de

Widya Sukartono
Jogjakarta, Indonesia

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[beasiswa] [INFO] Asian Graduate Student Fellowships

2008-07-25T21:57:00.001-07:00

The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from ASEAN citizens
enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a university in an ASEAN country
(except Singapore) for consideration as Asian Graduate Student Fellowships
(formerly ASEAN Research Scholars). These fellowships are offered to *current
graduate students doing their Master's or PhD degrees and working in the
Humanities and Social Sciences on 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 1 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.

Selvi

Asia Research Institute
NUS Bukit Timah Campus
469A Tower Block #10-01
Bukit Timah Road,
Singapore 259770
E-mail : arikk@nus.edu.sg
Fax: 65 67791428
Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/

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[beasiswa] [info] Dorothy Hodgkin Postgrad Award in Transport Studies - University of Leeds

2008-07-25T21:54:00.001-07:00

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Institute for Transport Studies

Value of Award: Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant

Number Available: One
Closing Date: Extended to 12 September 2008
Minimum Academic Requirements: A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University's English language requirements.

Additional Information: The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk) and Jaguar (www.jaguar.com) and is available in for a research project in the area of 'driver distraction/vehicle automation/human-machine interface'.

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Forms: Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.html and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Contact Details: Please contact Dr Samantha Jamson for enquiries about the project area.
Email: s.l.jamson@its.leeds.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 6606
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334

Applicants should also complete an application form for research degree study, which is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc or online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm

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Aeronautics and Automotive Engineering - Loughborough University

2008-07-25T21:52:00.001-07:00

PhD Research Studentships
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/

Applications are invited for PhD research studentships within Loughborough University's Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year. Studentships will be paid a tax-free stipend of at least £12,000 p.a. for 3 years, plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. For well-qualified overseas graduates studentships will cover the overseas fees. Applicants should be highly motivated and have (or expect to obtain by October 2008) a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in the appropriate engineering discipline.

Loughborough University's research has a strong industrial and commercial dimension that is at the forefront of many technological advances. Research studentships in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering are available in a number of key areas:

* Acoustics and Vibration link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/acoustics-vibration-background.html
* Applied Aerodynamics link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/aerodynamics-background.html
* Combustion and Energy Conversion link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/combustion.html
* Dynamics and Control link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/dynamics.html
* Structures and Materials link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/material-structures-background.html
* Risk and Reliability link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/risk-reliability.html

Further details of research areas for each group can be found in our Research Guide which can be downloaded from the department's website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research.html

Eligibility:
Candidates should hold, or expect to receive, a first or upper second degree in a relevant engineering or science subject. In addition applicants whose first language is not English English will require a language qualification, full details can be found at:

http://lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/international/prospective/englishlang/pgr/index.htm

Additional Information:
Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from:-
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/apply/index.html. Further information about the studentship can be obtained by contacting:- Jackie Green, Research Administrator, Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, E-mail: J.A.Green@lboro.ac.uk

For informal enquiries contact the relevant academic, details are available on the website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/dept_research.html

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 15 August 2008

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[beasiswa] [info] PhD Scholarships: Asymmetries in Cultural Information Flows - University of Heidelberg

2008-07-25T19:20:00.001-07:00

University of Heidelberg
2 PhD scholarships

The Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows" at the University of Heidelberg is offering
2 PhD scholarships within the Junior Research Group "Asymmetries in Cultural Information Flows: Europe and South Asia in the Global Information Network since the Nineteenth Century".

The PhD students will be expected to develop a PhD project with the Junior Research Group's research focus. The research group primarily examines how the emergence of a global telecommunication network in the late nineteenth century altered information flow patterns between South Asia and Europe and transformed action and event horizons on both sides of the communication process.

The PhD students will work within the framework of these subprojects:

* "'Telegram Style': Shifts in Transcultural Knowledge and Colonial Decision-Taking" (British colonial history, South Asian history and/or communication studies)
* "Shifting Horizons: The Local Impact of Telegraphy in Nineteenth-Century South Asia" (History, South Asian Literature/). Mastery of a local language will be necessary.

General information on the Cluster of Excellence can be found at http://www.vjc.uni-hd.de. It is highly recommended to contact the JRG leader, Roland Wenzlhuemer, to obtain further details about the research design of the Junior Research Group and the subprojects.

Applicants will have an excellent academic standing and be interested in completing a doctoral degree at the University of Heidelberg. Applicants are required to hold a Masters degree or equivalent by 1 October 2008. The positions available are open to both EU and overseas students.
The scholarships will start on 1 October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. They are awarded for two years with a possible renewal for another year after successful evaluation. The scholarship includes a stipend of EUR 1.000 per month and access to travel funds. Applications from women, ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged. For further information please contact roland.wenzlhuemer@staff.hu-berlin.de.

Please send a CV, copies of university degrees, two letters of recommendation and a short PhD project outline of no more than 1.000 words to the address below. Electronic applications are welcome. Interviews will begin on 18 August 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.

Contact details for enquiries and submission of application:
Dr. Roland Wenzlhuemer
Centre for British Studies
Mohrenstrasse 60
10117 Berlin, Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 30 2093 5330
Email: roland.wenzlhuemer@staff.hu-berlin.de

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[English] Online Technology Degree Programs

2008-07-25T01:41:00.001-07:00

Online Technology Degree Programs

In a world where nothing stays the same for too long, technology may just be the career that you decide to step foot on. There are many various career goals that you may have here as well. The two main groupings to include under technology are computer based technological learning and informational technological learning. Each offers a diverse set of courses and challenges. Both are quite in demand in today's work force.

More Links

Computer Engineeringnce

Computer Programming

Computer Science

Software Engineering

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[beasiswa] [INFO] 2009 Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners

2008-07-25T01:11:00.001-07:00

Scholarship Description
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has officially opened its
Call of Scholarships to receive applications from Non-Mexican citizens
interested in applying for any of the following types of activities for the calendar year 2009: Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, medical
Specialization; Research Fellowships; Post-doctoral Study; Visiting
Professors; Specialization; Artistic Fellowships; Expert Conferences;
Research on Mexican Studies; Research on the Mexican Revolution;
Research on the Mexican Independence. Please refer to PDF for further
details. Other information websites about Mexican educational
institutions are: www.anuies.mx; www.conacyt.mx; and www.edumexico.org.

Availability
This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 7, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This
award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified.
Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.
Application Details
You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Web Address: http://becas.sre.gob.mx

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[beasiswa] [INFO] 3 PhD research studentships, Coventry University, UK

2008-07-25T01:08:00.001-07:00

Three fulltime PhD research studentships Coventry University UK

Applications are invited for three three-year, fulltime PhD research studentships for a study funded by The Leverhulme Trust. The study seeks to explore 'The socio political impact of virtual world learning on higher education' . This study will use participatory action research to examine staff and students from a wide range of disciplines in Higher Education Institutions across the UK. It will investigate their conceptions of and decisions about the way in which they teach and learn at the socio-political boundaries of reality. This study will focus on the exploration of three main themes and a studentship will be attached to each theme

1. Students' experiences of learning in immersive worlds.

2. Pedagogical design.

3. Learner identity.

Candidates will have a degree in

education, social science or a related discipline. For further enquiries and early discussion of your research proposal please contact the Director of the Learning Innovation Research Group, Professor Maggi Savin-Baden (m.savinbaden@coventry.ac.uk). The bursary will be £12,600 per annum in 2008/09; tuition fees will be met in addition to this sum. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a taught course in qualitative and quantitative research methods and key research skills if required. A Masters degree or a First or Upper Second Honours Degree is required.

How to apply:

A full application includes:

1. An application letter

2. CV (including details of education, qualifications, research and other relevant experience) 3. An outline of how you would add address one of the research themes (maximum of 2,000wds) 4. The names of two academic referees To Professor Maggi Savin-Baden Director of The Learning Innovation Research Group, Charles Ward Building Room CW205 Coventry University Priory Street

CV1 5FB

Phone 02476 887045

Email m.savinbaden@coventry.ac.uk

is likely that interviews will take place on the 4th or 8th September, with commencement of the studentship as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing

date for applications - 31 August 2008.

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[beasiswa] [info] Experimental Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Lisbon/Center of Linguistics, Portugal

2008-07-25T01:06:00.001-07:00

University or Organization: University of Lisbon/Center of Linguistics
Job Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Web Address: http://www.clul.ul.pt/

Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Syntax;
Experimental Linguistics

Description:

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon is broadly based,
interdisciplinary and internationally oriented. The faculty offers courses
and conducts research in languages and cultures of Western, Central,
Eastern and Southern Europe, history, archaeology, art history,
performative and visual arts, literature, philosophy, communication,
translation and media studies, as well as African and Asian studies.
Graduate courses are strongly interweaved with research centres, and
graduate students amount to one third of the Faculty students. The Centre
of Linguistics (CLUL) is committed to theoretical, theoretically oriented,
descriptive and experimental research leading to novel (gap-filling)
contributions to linguistic analysis, targeting both adult and child
grammars, as well as language processing. Presently, the Centre includes a
Psycholinguists Lab and a Phonetics Lab, and several lines of research
within Experimental Linguistics are being developed. In particular, the
integration of research in theoretical and experimental linguistics is a
central objective for present and future research, which necessarily calls
for the strengthening of the research team in the area of Experimental
Linguistics. This strengthening is crucial to several developing lines of
research and research projects, namely within speech and language
processing and the interface between syntax, phonology and language
processing. Among the research questions being pursued, we highlight the
following: the role of frequency and grammar in online lexical access/word
detection; implicit prosody, syntax and language processing; early language
development (word segmentation, phonology, syntax) approached namely via
perception studies with infants and babies.

CLUL thus offers a postdoc position in Experimental Linguistics. The
researcher will set up and test hypotheses addressing the questions
mentioned above, among others of interest to the research team.
Experimental methods may include word spotting, lexical decision,
eye-tracking, distributional learning, head-turn preference procedure.
Another important aim is the development and advancement of experimental
techniques to be used in current lines of research and new projects. The
researcher will be actively collaborating with current research projects,
and involved in the supervision of Masters and PhD students, as well as in
the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data. It is also
expected that the researcher will set up a project in the areas of interest
just described, thus contributing to the central objectives of the team.

Applicants should have a strong commitment to internationally-recognized
research and demonstrated capacities as an independent researcher,
especially in the form of journal publications. The successful candidate
should have a background in an experimental linguistic discipline, such as
psycholinguistics, speech perception, language development, or experimental
phonology. Some knowledge of Portuguese is desirable, but not required.

Applications should include (i) a letter of motivation, (ii) a curriculum
vitae, (iii) copies of degree certificates, (iv) copy of an identification
document, and (v) a minimum of two letters of recommendation or two
contacts of qualified specialists who may recommend the candidate. Please
send two publications plus PhD dissertation.

E-mail applications should be sent in PDF, DOC or RTF format, and should
specify the candidate's name and the job reference number in the message as
well as in the subject field.

Application Deadline: 08-Sep-2008
Mailing Address for Applications:
Centro de Linguística da Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 2
Lisboa 1649-003
Portugal
Email Address for Applications: directiva@clul.ul.pt
Contact Information:
Sonia Frota
Email: sonia.frota@mail.telelpac.pt

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[beasiswa] [INFO] Fellowships in Washington (USA)

2008-07-24T21:35:00.001-07:00

Fellowships at Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington (USA)

The Woodrow Wilson International Center invites applications for (approximately 20-25) residential fellowships for the year 2009-10, from individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance.

Deadline: 01 Oct 2008

For more details about the program and how to apply

Please visit:

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=fellowships.welcome

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[English] H3 (Have, Had, Has)

2008-07-23T21:10:00.001-07:00

The following idioms and expressions use the verb 'have'. Each idiom or expression has a definition and two example sentences to help understanding of these common idiomatic expressions with 'have'.

have a big mouth

Definition: somebody who tells secrets, who is a gossip

Don't talk to Mary she has a big mouth.
If you didn't have such a big mouth, I'd tell you my secrets.

have a bee in your bonnet

Definition: have an obsession, something that always remains in your thoughts and efforts

She has a bee in her bonnet that health care must change.
If I have a bee in my bonnet, I have to do everything I can until I can make it happen.

have a bone to pick with someone

Definition: have something (usually a complaint) that you want to discuss with someone

I have a bone to pick with you. Just a moment, let's talk.
Tom's looking for Pete because he's got a bone to pick with him.

have a brush with something

Definition: have brief contact, or experience with someone or something

I had a brief brush with Jack and I didn't like it.
He's had a brief brush with unemployment.

have a chip on your shoulder

Definition: be in a bad mood and challenging people to fight

Don't take him seriously, he just has a chip on his shoulder.
Yes, I have a chip on my shoulder! What are YOU going to do about it?!

have a close call

Definition: be close to danger

I had a close call yesterday and was almost in an accident.
She's had a few close calls in her life.

have a familiar ring

Definition: sound familiar, as if you've heard it before

That story has a familiar ring. Did we read that last year?
Her experiences have a familiar ring. I guess everybody goes through that.

have a good head on your shoulders

Definition: have common sense, be sensible

Jack has a good head on his shoulders. Don't worry about him.
I think you have a good head on your shoulders. You should trust your decision.

have a green thumb

Definition: be very good at gardening

Alice obviously has a green thumb. Look at that garden!
My wife has a green thumb, so I let her do all the gardening.

have a heart

Definition: be compassionate or generous and forgiving with somebody

Don't hold that against her. Have a heart!
I think he'll have a heart and forgive you.

have a heart of gold

Definition: be generous and sincere

Mary has a heart of gold. I just love her.
The teacher has a heart of gold with her students.

have a heart of stone

Definition: be cold and unresponsive, unforgiving

Don't make him angry. He has a heart of stone.
I can't believe how he treats his children. He's got a heart of stone.

have an ax to grind

Definition: complain about something often

He has an ax to grind against his health care provider.
I know you have an ax to grind against Agatha, but stop complaining!

have an in with someone

Definition: have special access to someone (often used at work)

She has an in with the boss. Let her ask him for permission.
I wish I had an in with the director so I could get a promotion.

have a one-track mind

Definition: always thinking about one thing

He has a one track mind. He can't talk about anything besides golf.
Do you have a one-track mind?

have a soft spot in your heart for someone or something

Definition: love or adore a thing or person

I've got a soft spot in my heart for Maria Callas.
He has a soft spot in his heart for pinball!

have a sweet tooth

Definition: like sweets too much

I know you have a sweet tooth, but you need to be careful.
I need to watch my weight, especially because I have a sweet tooth.

have clean hands

Definition: to without guilt, guiltless

Don't blame him, he has clean hands.
The man claimed to have clean hands in the crime.

have egg on one's face

Definition: be embarrassed after having done something very stupid

I had egg on my face after I asked that stupid question.
I don't think he realizes he has egg on his face.

have eyes in the back of your head

Definition: seem able to follow everything that is going on, even though you do not focus on it

She has eyes in the back of her head. Be careful!
The students believed their teacher had eyes in the back his head.

have mixed feelings

Definition: to be uncertain about something or someone

Janice has mixed feelings about Ken.
Brad has mixed feelings about buying a new car.

have money to burn

Definition: have an excess of money

Don't worry about it! She's got money to burn.
Do you think I have money to burn?! Of course, I can't buy you a diamond ring.

have your hands tied

Definition: be prevented from doing something

I'm afraid I have my hands tied and can't help you.
Peter told me he had his hands tied on the Franklin deal.

have your head in the clouds

Definition: to not pay attention to what is going on around you

Doug had his head in the clouds all the time he was at university.
Do you have you head in the clouds?! Pay attention!

have your tail between your leg

Definition: be afraid of something, not have courage to do something

He just couldn't approach her. He seemed to have his tail between his legs.
Janet went to her father with her tail between her legs and asked for forgiveness.

have other fish to fry

Definition: have more important things to do, have other opportunities

Look. I have other fish to fry, so just say yes or no.
Susan had other fish to fry and left her position at the bank.

have someone or something in your hands

Definition: have the responsibility for someone or something

I have the project in my hands. If you have any questions, come to me.
She had her boyfriend in her hands. She could do anything.

have the Midas touch

Definition: have the ability to easily be successful

He'll succeed. He's got the Midas touch.
Ask her to approach those difficult clients. She has the Midas touch.

have the presence of mind to do something

Definition: stay calm in a dangerous or frightening, or emergency situation

He had the presence of mind to cover her up before he went to find help.
Alice has the presence of mind to take along some extra food before setting out on the hike.

HAVE / HAS

Present perfect and present perfect continuous:

How long have you lived here?
I've been working since seven this morning.

HAD

Past perfect and past perfect continuous:

He had eaten by the time I arrived.
She had been studying for two hours when he finally telephoned.

Present Perfect

The present perfect is used to say what has happened recently and has an effect on the present moment. We often use 'just', 'yet' and 'already' to express the relationship to the present moment.

Examples

Have you seen Mary yet?
They've already had dinner.
She's just been to the dentist's.

The present perfect is also used to express something which has happened up to the present moment of time.

Examples

Have you worked here for a long time?
Peter's lived here since 1987.
She hasn't had much fun this week.

Positive Form

Subject + have + past participle + object(s)

Examples

Peter's lived here since 1987.
We've been very busy today.

Negative Form

Subject + have + not + past participle + object(s)

Examples

I haven't been to class very often this month.
She hasn't had much fun this week.

Question Form

(Wh?) + have + subject + past participle?

Examples

Have you worked here for a long time?
Where have you been?

Present Perfect for Unspecified Past

When speaking about an experience that has happened at an UNSPECIFIED point in time before the present moment use the present perfect.

Examples

I've been to New York three times.
They've lived in many places.
She's studied in London.

NOTE: In this use of the present perfect, we are talking about things that have happened up to the present moment. Whenever you speak about something that has happened up to now without giving a precise point in time, use the present perfect.

Use of 'For', 'Since' and 'How long'

Use 'for' to indicate a duration or period of time.

Examples

He has lived here for seven years.
We have been here for six weeks.
Shirley has played tennis for a long time.

Use 'since' to indicate a specific point in time.

Examples

I've worked here since 2004.
She's gone to dancing lessons since April.
They've been unhappy since they left college.

Use 'How long' in the question form to ask about duration.

Examples

How long have you played the piano?
How long has he worked here?
How long has she been with you?

Listed below are examples, uses and structure of the Present Perfect followed by a quiz.

Examples	Usage
Fred Meyers has had excellent profits this quarter. The class's understanding has increased greatly this semester. Have they finished the report yet?	Giving or asking for news or recent events.
The study of irregular verbs has improved test scores. They have bought a new car. I've already eaten lunch. US/English exception: It is also accepted in US English to ask "Did you phone her yet?" as opposed to the more common "Have you phoned her yet?"	Past actions with results in the present.
She's traveled in many parts of the world. Have you ever been to France? They've never seen a mountain.	Life experience
He's lived in San Francisco for 10 years. How long have you worked for this company? They've studied English for 3 years. I don't want to live in Texas.	Unfinished actions (action still in progress). In this respect the present perfect and present perfect continuous are very similar. See contrast with Present Perfect Continuous
Common present perfect time expressions include:	for (with a period of time), since (with an exact point in time), ever, never, yet, already, this week (month, year)

Structure

Conjugate the verb 'have' (have or has) past participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied. See chart for most common irregular verbs.

I You We They	have lived in Seattle since 1978.
He She It	has worked for many years.

Conjugate the verb 'have' (have or has) not past participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied. See chart for most common irregular verbs.

I You We They	haven't seen Tom.
He She It	hasn't left yet.

Conjugate the verb 'have' (have or has) Subject past participle. Regular verbs end in -ed. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ied. Irregular verbs must be studied. See chart for most common irregular verbs.

Have	I You We They	been to Paris?
Has	He She It	finished yet?

Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous

The Basics: Past Perfect :

There are two past tenses used to describe things that happen before another point in time in the past. Use the past perfect to talk about an event which had happened at some point in time before something took place.

Tom had interviewed five times before he got his first job.
She had already eaten by the time they arrived.

The Basics: Past Perfect Continuous:

The past perfect continuous is used to express how long something had been going on before something important happened in the past.

Jane had been studying for four hours when he came home.
Jack had been driving four over six hours when he finally pulled over to have lunch.

Past Perfect Structure:

Positive

Subject + had + past participle

I, You, He, She, We, They had finished before I arrived.

Negative

Subject + had + not (hadn't) + past participle

I, You, He, She, We, They hadn't eaten before he finished the job.

Questions

Question word + had + subject + past participle

What -> had he, she, you, we, they thought before I asked the question?

Past Perfect Continuous Structure:

Positive

Subject + had + been + verb + ing

I, You, He, She, We, They had been working for two hours when she telephoned.

Negative

Subject + had + not (hadn't) + been + verb + ing

I, You, He, She, We, They hadn't been paying attention for long when he asked the question.

Questions

Question word (often 'How long') + had + been + subject + verb + ing

How long -> had he, she, you, we, they been working before he arrived?

Past Perfect

Listed below are uses with examples, and the structure of the past perfect tense.

Something that had happened before something else took place

I had eaten lunch before they arrived.
Susan had already finished the project when he asked for help.

Something that had happened over a period of time in the past before another point in the of past

I had lived abroad for twenty years when I received the transfer.
Jane had studied in England before she did her master's at Harvard.

Something that had happened as a precondition to something else

I had prepared for the exams and was ready to do well.
Tom had lost twenty pounds and could begin anew.

In the third conditional to express imagined conditions

If I had known that, I would have acted differently.
She would have come to the party if she had been invited.

With wish to express a desire about the past

I wish you had told me.
She wishes she had known about his problems.

Common time expressions used with the past perfect:

already, just, before, when

Structure

Positive

Subject + had + past participle

I, You, He, She, We, They had finished before I arrived.

Negative

Subject + had + not (hadn't) + past participle

I, You, He, She, We, They hadn't eaten before he finished the job.

Questions

Question word + had + subject + past participle

What -> had he, she, you, we, they thought before I asked the question?

Past Perfect Continuous

Listed below are uses with examples, and the structure of the past perfect continuous tense.

Something that had been happening before something else took place

I had been working for three hours when you arrived.
Susan had been thinking about the idea for a while when he made the suggestion.

Something that had been happening over a period of time in the past up until another point in the of past

I had been playing tennis for two hours when I sprained my ankle.
Jane had been studying for two years when he was drafted into the army.

Something that had been happening in preparation for something else

I had been practicing for three days and was ready for the concert.
Tom had been studying hard and felt good about the test he was about to take.

In the third conditional to express imagined conditions

If I had been working on that project, we would have been successful.
She would have been ready for the test if she had been preparing diligently.

Common time expressions used with the past perfect continuous:

before, when

Structure

Positive

Subject + had + been + verb + ing

I, You, He, She, We, They had been working for two hours when she telephoned.

Negative

Subject + had + not (hadn't) + been + verb + ing

I, You, He, She, We, They hadn't been paying attention for long when he asked the question.

Questions

Question word (often 'How long') + had + been + subject + verb + ing

How long -> had he, she, you, we, they been working before he arrived?

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[beasiswa] [info ]PHD Position in The ORSTAT (Operations Research & Business Statistics), Faculty of Business and Economics of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium

2008-07-21T19:16:00.001-07:00

PHD Position

The
ORSTAT (Operations Research & Business Statistics) group of the
Faculty of Business and Economics of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
in Belgium, has announced a research position for the period of October
1, 2008 until September 30, 2009 (possibly until 2013). The research
should lead to a Ph.D. degree on the "Efficient measurement of
willingness-to-pay using conjoint experiments" which involves both
experimental design aspects and estimation issues. You will find a
dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group which conducts
research at the highest international level.For more information you
can contact the promoter, professor Martina Vandebroek at martina.vandebroek@econ.kuleuven.be.

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2008-07-17T18:40:00.001-07:00

MSc/PhD Scholarships (second call) from IRCSET, Ireland

Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme 2008 [Second Call] http://www.ircset.ie/grant_schemes/postgrad.html

The Embark Initiative's Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme is designed for either Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering or technology.

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology invites applications for funding from intending postgraduate researchers under the Embark Initiative Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (2008).

The 2008 programme will fund approximately 80 new entrant Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering and technology.

A number of additional scholarships will be jointly funded by industry as part of IRCSET's Enterprise Partnership Scheme (see below for details). This scheme fosters mutually beneficial collaboration between the academic and commercial research sectors.

The scheme is open to candidates worldwide with a small number of the scholarships available to exceptional candidates from non EU member states.

Under the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme, funding of €24,000 is provided for each of three years for Doctorate level research (total funding of €72,000) and one year (€24,000) for Masters level research.

The Closing Date for all applications will be 5.00pm, 20th August 2008.

The Closing Date for all references will be 5.00pm, 27th August 2008.

INTENDING CANDIDATES SHOULD READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

Applications will only be received via the Online Grants Applications System which will be available here from Thursday, 17th July 2008.

Eligible candidates will be proposing to commence a research based degree in October 2008. Only candidates with academic records at higher honours level are likely to be successful in receiving funding.

An Online Grants Applications System will be in operation here from 17th July 2008.

The closing date for all applications is 20th August 2008.

http://www.ircset.ie/grant_schemes/postgrad.html

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PhD in Representation of geographic relevance in mobile applications-University of Zurich

2008-07-16T20:30:00.001-07:00

Universität Zürich, Geographisches Institut, Abt. GIVA

Representation of geographic relevance in mobile applications

The Geographic Information Visualization and Analysis group at the University of Zurich invites applications for a doctoral research assistant position in Geographic Information Science/Geovisualization to work on a 3-year project.
The highly motivated, successful applicant will be asked to develop methods for representing geographic relevance, including relevance-based filtering of features in the context of mobile geoservices. The objective is to find appropriate representations and metaphors for the geographic relevance concept and design suitable tests for an evaluation of these developments.

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Masters degree in a relevant area, e.g., Geography, Geoinformatics /Geographic Information Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Computer Science. You have experience in GIS, spatial data representation and handling as well as quantitative spatio-temporal analysis methodologies. Knowledge of wayfinding, spatial cognition, and decision making would be an asset. You have good programming skills (preferably Java), you are confident in implementing the developed methods in the context of a geoservice framework. You have a proven ability to work independently on guided projects, and are interested in presenting your results orally and in publications for a larger scientific audience. You have a very good standard of written and spoken English and knowledge of German, whilst not required, would be an advantage.

The position, housed in the GIScience Center of the Geography Department, will start in September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.
For more background information about the department please visit us on the Web at http://www.geo.uzh.ch/gia/aboutus/ or direct any informal enquiries about the position to the address below.

Send your application (CV, letter of motivation, transcripts, names and email contact of referees) electronically in a single PDF document to: Dr. Tumasch Reichenbacher,tumasch.reichenbacher@geo.uzh.ch (subject: PhD Relevance Representation), ph: +41-44-635-5152, fax: +41-44-635-6848. We will also behappy to answer informal inquiries. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
Entrance upon September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter
Duration of appointment 3 years

Dr. Tumasch Reichenbacher,
Geographic Information Visualization & Analysis, Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstr. 190 CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland,ph: +41-44-635-5152, fax: +41-44-635-6848
Email tumasch.reichenbacher@geo.uzh.ch (PhD Relevance representation)
http://www.geo.unizh.ch/gia/aboutus/

Remember

2008-07-15T04:16:00.001-07:00

Remember, a phrasal verb is the same as any other verb. It can be used in all tenses and has all the same forms as any other verb.

There are two kinds of verbs transitive and intransitive.

A transitive verb needs to have a direct object to complete its thought.
Example (non-phrasal verb): Jason drinks coffee.
Example (Phrasal verb): Megan picked out a new dress.

An intransitive verb does not use a direct object to complete its thought.
Example (non-phrasal verb): Jason left.
Example (Phrasal verb): Megan woke up.

When you use an intransitive phrasal verb, you don't have to worry about the structure. It is very clear. The structure always follows this pattern:

Subject	+	Verb	+	Particle
Megan	+	Woke	+	Up
Jason	+	Sits	+	Down

Transitive phrasal verbs are more complex because there are a couple more rules that determine the structure of the sentence.

There are two major situations that you will find.
1. The object is a noun.
2. The object is a pronoun.

1. When the object is a noun, you have two choices.

Subject	+	Verb	+	Object (noun)	+	Particle
Jason	+	looks	+	a word	+	up

Subject	+	Verb	+	Particle	+	Object (noun)
Jason	+	looks	+	up	+	a word

2. When the object is a pronoun (me, you, them, it etc.), you have only one choice.

Subject	+	Verb	+	Object (noun)	+	Particle
Jason	+	looks	+	it	+	up

Note: There are some transitive phrasal verbs that are not separable (you can't separate the verb and particle). These always require that the object come after the particle.

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