Germany: PhD and Postdoc Positions at University of Bremen

Germany: PhD and Postdoc Positions at University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University, Bremen
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. and Post-doc program. The program is funded by the German Excellence Initiative and will commence in September 2008. BIGSSS is an inter-university institute of the University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB’s Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs’ interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). The program provides close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored education and research framework. BIGSSS is part of an international network of strong graduate programs. It supports its Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellows in achieving early scientific independence, providing funds for conducting, presenting and publishing their research. The language of instruction is English.

Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields:

• Global Integration
• Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
• Social Integration and the Welfare State
• Attitude Formation, Value Change, and Intercultural Communication
• Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics.

21 PhD Stipends/Fellowships
BIGSSS seeks candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines. We offer Ph.D. stipends of 1250/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.

6 - 8 Post-doc Stipends/Fellowships
We seek candidates pursuing English-language publication projects either from their dissertation (by making findings available to an international audience through a book or journal article) or from a new project. Post-doc stipends of 1500/month may run from 3 to 12 months. The competition is open to candidates who have received a doctorate in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines within the last 5 years, or who can be expected to finish prior
to commencing their post-doc stay.

More information as well as lists of required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen.de

Non-German students are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored. Applications
may be sent until 1 March 2008 to the following address:

Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF/PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen
Germany

The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) has been awarded funding by the German Excellence Initiative and is being founded in cooperation between University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University Bremen. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB’s Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs’ interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong
Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). BIGSSS draws on established regional, national and international cooperation with renowned partner institutions.

Deadline: 1 March 2008

UK: PhD Studentships in Physics

UK: PhD Studentships in Physics, Scottish Universities Physics Alliance

The alliance brings together internationally leading physics research across Scotland to form the largest physics grouping in the UK. Major research themes being pursued are astronomy, condensed matter and materials physics, nuclear and plasma physics, elementary particles, photonics and physics and life sciences.

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) is offering up to 8 fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students from anywhere in the world. These prestigious and competitive awards are intended to attract outstanding students to study for a PhD in Scotland. Applicants will be registered for a PhD in physics at one of the participating Universities namely Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow, Paisley, St Andrews and Strathclyde. An excellent training environment will be provided by the SUPA Graduate School, giving candidates access to a wide range of courses across Scotland.

The online SUPA Prize Studentship is looking to recruit the best early stage researchers from a world-wide market to come to Scotland and help drive the research agenda in physics. The competition has run three times very successfully. In the first year of operation, the Prize Studentship Competition had 127 applications from 34 countries. 10 studentships were awarded. The second year of operation, the Prize Studentship Competition saw an increase in applications and countries represented with 186 applications from 50 countries. 9 students were awarded the prize studentships. In our third year we had 230 applications again from around 50 countries and we awarded 15 studentships.

The SUPA Graduate School has 7 state of the art video-enable teaching rooms in each of the 6 SUPA partner physics departments and in the University of Dundee. All SUPA students have access to a comprehensive selection of advanced courses being delivered across the country by SUPA partners pooling expertise in the main theme areas of SUPA viz nuclear and plasma physics, photonics, condensed matter and material physics, astro and space, particle physics and physics and life sciences. In 2006-07, the first year of operation, we offered a total of 611 lecture hours across a choice of 48 graduate courses and 4 distance learning courses. Three Learning Technologists support video-enabled teaching and develop e-learning materials for the Graduate School. Students and staff within SUPA have access to My.SUPA - a customised learning portal to enhance and support teaching, learning, communication and collaboration within the alliance.

For more information on SUPA goto www.supa.ac.uk.

The prize studentships will be open for applications from Oct 2007, with a deadline for submission of 31 January 2008.

For more information on the studentships go to: www.supa.ac.uk/SUPA_F/Graduate_School/Prize_Studentships.htm

UK: PhD Studenthips in Life Sciences

UK: PhD Studenthips in Life Sciences, University of Manchester

The University of Manchester
PhD Studentship
Zebrafish As A Model Organism To study Lowe Syndrome
Faculty of Life Sciences

Dr Martin Lowe

Project to start September 2008

Lowe syndrome (LS) is an X-linked disorder affecting the brain, kidneys and eyes. It is caused by mutation of OCRL1, an inositol polyphosphate 5-phosphatase localised to the Golgi apparatus, endosomes and lamellipodia. OCRL1 appears to regulate actin dynamics and membrane traffic, but the mechanisms involved are poorly defined, and consequently we do not understand how loss of OCRL1 brings about the symptoms associated with LS. Progress in this area has been hampered by the lack of a model organism that recapitulates the syndrome pathology.

This project aims to utilise zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model to investigate the role of OCRL1 in development, and to gain insight into how loss of the protein brings about the defects associated with LS. During the first part of the project ablation of OCRL1 by morpholino injection and over-expression of exogenous OCRL constructs will be performed, and the phenotypic consequences of these manipulations during early embryogenesis studied, focussing on the developing brain and kidney.

A variety of modern microscopy and molecular techniques will be used for this purpose.

The analysis will be then be expanded by obtaining zebrafish containing mutant OCRL1 alleles. This will permit a detailed investigation of the role of OCRL1 during both early and later stages of development, and hopefully serve as a valuable model for future screening of potential therapeutics.

For more details about this project please contact

Dr Martin Lowe (martin.p.lowe@manchester.ac.uk ) or the Faculty of Life Sciences Graduate Office (Email: pg.lifesciences@manchester.ac.uk , Tel: 0161 275 5608)

This studentship is available to applicants from all nationalities.

Applicants will need a UK upper second class or first class honours degree (or overseas equivalent).

Full details of how to apply can be found at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/lifesciences/postgraduate/apply/

Australia: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Scholarships

Australia: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Scholarships, Brisbane Graduate School of Business (BGSB)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships in Brisbane Australia

Brisbane Graduate School of Business (BGSB) offers a small number of scholarships for superior applicants from all countries commencing in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (Major) and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration programs.

The scholarships are based on GMAT score and/or the total number of points you are awarded from the following tables. At the discretion of the MBA Director, one additional point may be awarded for each of the following: possession of a Masters degree; possession of a Doctoral degree; substantial employment experience at a high level of managerial responsibility; and/or employment experience with a global firm or organization.

Applications for scholarships
Applicants must provide a 500-word Applicant Statement outlining their career objectives, their motivation for undertaking the MBA degree, and why they would like to study at QUT. Original documentation (or certified copies) to substantiate your claims for points under each of the above categories must be included with your statement and a cover letter addressed to the MBA Director, Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, Australia 4000.

Please contact Faculty of Business Student Enquiries Centre for further information.
Faculty of Business Student Enquiries Centre
Phone: +61 7 3138 2050
Fax: +61 7 3138 1055
Email: bus@qut.edu.au

Application deadline: 15 Frebruary 2008.

Australia: Undergraduate Business Scholarship

Australia: Undergraduate Business Scholarship, The University of Queensland, Brisbane

Four one-year scholarships, each valued at $1500, are available from the UQ Business School and School of Tourism to be awarded to outstanding Australian and International students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the UQ Ipswich Campus in 2008.

Eligibility & Benefits

• Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500

Basis of Award

• Criteria based on Year 12 Overall Position, or international equivalent. Interviews may be required;
• Personal statement regarding high school involvement and community involvement;
• Personal reference from Principal, Head of Year, or other teacher; and
• Previous study of business, business communication, commerce or computing, hospitality, sport, travel, tourism at school or college is not a requirement for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business, nor for application for the scholarships.

Application Procedures

• Download Application Form or visit the UQ Business School or the School of Tourism
• Closing date for applications 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2008

Deadline: 28 March 2008

For further information: http://www.uq.edu.au

Australia: PhD Scholarships in Wave Modelling

Australia: PhD Scholarships in Wave Modelling within Extreme Tropical Cyclones, Swinburne University of Technology

PhD SCHOLARSHIP CO-SPONSORED BY SWINBURNE University OF TECHNOLOGY AND WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD.: PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

TITLE: Wave Modelling within Extreme Tropical Cyclones

BACKGROUND:
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) and Woodside Energy Ltd (WEL) are seeking a suitably qualified student to undertake post-graduate study to develop a wave forecast model suitable for extreme tropical cyclone conditions.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a large multi-sectoral and multi-campus institution with a stated mission to be a pre-eminent entrepreneurial university from the Asia-Pacific, thriving on new ideas and knowledge and exploiting its intersectoral heritage to create value for its stakeholders.

The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences is host to most of the engineering activities at Swinburne as well as key programs in aviation and photonics. The Coastal Engineering and Physical Oceanography group of the Faculty specialises in research of deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and turbulence.

About Woodside Energy Ltd
Woodside Energy Ltd. (WEL) is Australia’s largest offshore oil and gas producer and operator of the North West Shelf project. Over a period of 20 years, WEL has been conducting and sponsoring applied and fundamental oceanographic research. The issue of enhancing understanding of extreme tropical cyclones, and in particular improving the wave forecast under such conditions, is among the current priorities of the research sponsored by the company.

PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Accurate wind wave models are essential for all elements of extreme air-sea interaction, including loads on structures, upper-ocean mixing and bottom boundary layer formation. At present, physics of such models is mostly based on theory and experiments applicable to moderate wind/wave situations, which physics is then extrapolated to extreme conditions. Since air-sea interaction at such tropical cyclones is known to be different, the models manifest inconsistent results. This is a major concern for engineering design applications. The project is intended to produce, parameterise, implement and test new energy source/.sink functions for the wave forecast models, based on direct measurements in the extreme tropical cyclones and on recent theoretical advances in this field.

SELECTION CRITERIA
1) Honours degree in Physical or Mathematical Sciences (essential)
2) Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
3) A good working knowledge of programming (desirable)

Commencement Date: March 2008
Scholarship: AU$24815 per annum, tax exempt
Duration: three years

Application deadline: 31st of January, 2008

Contact:
Alexander Babanin
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218 Hawthorn VIC 3122
Victoria

Telephone: +61-3-9214 8033
Fax: +61-3-9214 8264
Email: ababanin@swin.edu.au

New Zealand: PhD Scholarship:Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand: PhD Scholarship in Stochastic and Fuzzy Modelling Software, Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology
PhD Scholarship in Software Engineering Research Laboratory
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

A fully funded PhD position is available in the Software Engineering Research Lab at Auckland University of Technology and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.

The scholarship is tenable for up to four years to support work in the area of stochastic and fuzzy modelling in the management of software development projects.

Successful candidates will have an Honours (or more likely a Masters) degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the software development lifecycle and have an interest in software project management. Strong development skills, preferably in Java or C++, will be required.

Applications are invited from potential international students as well as New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents and Australian citizens. Applicants with interests in the areas of Software Product and Process Improvement, Optimisation Algorithms, Requirements Engineering or Visualisation are also invited to apply.

Closing date for applications is 26 January 2008.

Interested applicants should in the first instance send a CV and covering letter to:

Dr Andy Connor (D-75)
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Auckland University of Technology
Private Bag 92006
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Email: serl@aut.ac.nz

Postdoctoral Fellowships Program :Harvard University

FIESER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

The Mary Fieser Postdoctoral Fellowships Program seeks to enhance diversity and excellence in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) of Harvard University by providing postdoctoral fellowship support to women and groups that are historically underrepresented in science and to others whose background, experiences and research interests will contribute to academic diversity in CCB. Promising scholars male and female who have been historically underrepresented in chemistry (including but not limited to African American, American Indian, and Hispanic/Latino) are encouraged to apply.

Up to 12 fellowships may be awarded in 2008. Fellowships will be for an initial period of one year, with potential for renewal of up to one year (a two-year maximum level of support). Stipends will be targeted to the NRSA year ‘0’ amount and will include health insurance and other benefits. Applicants are required to have completed all PhD requirements prior to arrival. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States before arrival.

Faculty in CCB are listed at the following web address: http://www.chem.harvard.edu/research/index.php.

Application Deadlines for Review in 2008: All required information must to be submitted no later than February 15 for the first award announcement on March 15, 2008 and by July 15, 2008, for the second award announcement on August 15, 2008. Starting dates are flexible.

For more information on the application process, please click here.

The University of Technology Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH)

The University of Technology Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) and the Northern Institute of Technology Management

scholarship offer :

Linked to leading industry, the NIT offers scholarships for highly motivated and outstanding individuals. When you apply to the NIT you will automatically be considered for a scholarship. In the past, nearly all NIT students received a scholarship.

Some of the industry specific scholarships are listed below. When applying, please indicate in your Statement of Purpose, as described in the admission procedure, which scholarship you would like to be considered for. Scholarships are granted by global companies such as "Airbus","DaimlerChrysler", "NXP", Siemens" and "ThyssenKrupp" and by small and medium enterprises, the so called "Mittelstand". These "SMEs", many of them in the globalization phase, are the backbone of German industry. Please be sure to check their scholarship offers carefully, too. For information about scholarships on offer only contact NIT and not the sponsoring companies directly except you are already currently employed at the company (Siemens for example). Selection is handled by TUHH and NIT alone.

An NIT scholarship (13,000.- EURO per year) covers all tuition for the Global Engineering Program, but not accommodation.

Additional scholarships (3,000.- EURO per year) cover the cost of campus accommodation and are available through the NIT for at least 50 % of the students.

For further scholarships to cover personal living and accommodation expenses you may also contact directly the local office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German embassy, and the Goethe-Institut in your country or other German fund institutions. Due to application deadlines you must apply for these full scholarships at least already one year in advance.

Due to the availability of other public and private funding the NIT expects to be able to offer in 2007 again a strictly limited number of full scholarships (tuition, accommodation and living expenses) to outstanding students.

Student Loans

Students admitted to a course may also apply for a student bank loan (up to 400 EURO per month) through the NIT to cover the costs of accommodation or living. The rate of interest (8 % p.a.) charged on the loan is lower than general market rates of interest on loans to individuals in Germany. Repayment can commence up to 6 months after the end of the NIT Professional Program. For further information please contact c.dethloff@nithh.de

Statement of Purpose

A detailed (one- to two-page) statement of purpose must accompany the application. The statement should include the applicant’s reasons for undertaking graduate work in the chosen engineering field, and an explanation of the applicant’s interest in the management, law, language and humanities program at the NIT. It should describe how the planned graduate work relates to the applicant’s undergraduate study and professional goals.

All NIT applicants are automatically considered for scholarships (26,000 EURO for tuition during the two-year program). Please specify in your statement of purpose which scholarship offers you would like to be considered for. You may apply for more than one scholarship offer. Please note, however, that you should state reasons why you are interested in the sponsoring companies. Do not contact the companies directly.

Please also specify whether you will need an additional stipend (perhaps on a loan basis) to cover accommodation and/or personal living expenses.

Further questions

or more information please feel free to contact the NIT admission office:

Mr. Gunter Menge,
Manager Educational Affairs & Admission,
NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management,
c/o Hamburg-Harburg University of Technology,
Kasernenstrasse 12,
D-21073 Hamburg, Germany

Phone: +49-40- 42 878 – 37 89
Fax: +49-40- 42 878 – 24 87

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E-mail: admission@nithh.de