PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering:Canada

Canada: PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal

The Mechanical Engineering Department of École Polytechnique de Montréal is recruiting 5
Ph.D. students in the field of solids mechanics applied to advanced materials
(composites, nano-composites). The project titles are as follows:

1. Mechanical behavior modeling of nano-clay nano-composites. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – McGill Univiersity.
2. Manufacturing of nano-clay nano-composites.
3. Mechanical behavior prediction of polyimide/carbon composites used at high temperature. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – Corcordia University – Pratt and Whitney Canada.
4. Mechanical behavior modeling of polyimide used at high temperature. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – National Research Council of Canada – Pratt and Whitney Canada.
5. Development of a 3D full-field displacement measurement technique based on X-Ray computed micro-tomography images. Collaboration École Polytechnique de Montréal – Université de Sherbrooke.

The student will have a financial support of $19 000 / year, tax free. The financial support is for three years. The positions are available right now and up to January 2009. Different arrangements can be made.

Projects 1, 3, 4 and 5 are mainly theoretical. The candidate must show very strong background and aptitudes in Mathematics, Solid Mechanics and in Scientific Computations. Experience with the Mechanics of Composites and Finite Element Methods is not mandatory but is desirable. Candidates with other profiles could also be considered.

Projects 1, 3, 4 and 5 are mainly theoretical. The candidate must show very strong background and aptitudes in Mathematics, Solid Mechanics and in Scientific Computations. Experience with the Mechanics of Composites and Finite Element Methods is not mandatory but is desirable. Candidates with other profiles could also be considered.

Project 2 involves a considerable experimental part. The candidate must show very strong background and aptitudes for Experimental and Laboratory work and Manufacturing of Polymers/Composites/Nano-Composites. Candidates with other profiles could also be considered.

All the students will join a research group of approximately 20 graduate students. For all the projects listed above, the applicant must show an interest in social interactions and teamwork.

The interested candidates should send:

1. Transcripts for their B.Ing. and M.Sc. (or equivalent). It is preferable to send translated copies (either English of French) but if the translation is not available the native language copies can be sent.
2. Curriculum Vitea (CV).
3. Cover letter explaining the motivation to pursue Ph.D. studies and a career plan.
4. Name and email address of 3 references.
5. List of publications and some samples.

to:
Professor Martin Lévesque
Email: martin.levesque@polymtl.ca

International Master Scholarships in Relational Communication and Fund Raising

Italy: International Master Scholarships in Relational Communication and Fund Raising

THREE ENROLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL MASTER “PROJECT SABB”
IN RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND FUND RAISING

PROPONENT: Patrizio Paoletti Foundation for development and communication, , a non profit-making organization committed to the research field of macro communication and development systems for the improvement of human relations.

ORGANIZATION: In-formazione S.r.l. – International leading company in training field.
PARTNERSHIP: Education Faculty of University of Perugia (Italy) and Luoghi Speciali (Special Places) www.luoghispeciali.it.
DURATION: 1st September 2008 – 31st August 2009
LOCATION: Assisi (Perugia, Italy) – the Master is residential
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANT: 24
NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS: 3 awarded by L’Albero della Vita Foundation
THEMATIC AREAS: Quality and Excellence, Relational Communication, Fund Raising and Social Responsibility, Communication and Training, Human Resources Management, Arts

TUITION FEE: € 24,000.00
FUNDING: € 24,000.00 for each scholarship
INTENDED AUDIENCE: women and men who: a) are resident and/or come from a developing country listed in OSCE DAC list; b) are resident in Italy or in other countries with a high economic development index, with a total income under the poverty line defined in his/her country by governmental statistical agencies.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: a) 25 to 35 years of age; b) university degree in one of the following subject: economics, law, politics, sociology, medicine or in the following field: social work, training, education, psychology, public management, linguistic mediation, agriculture; c) good knowledge of English and/or Italian.
FAVOURABLE REQUIREMENTS: a) specialization in international cooperation, international affaire, local development; b) significant work experience in social field c) presentation of a social project regarding a pressing problem in the place of residence addressed to underprivileged people.

DEADLINE: 10th July 2008
INFORMATION:
for Master PROJECT SABB” IN RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND FUND RAISING:
m.benini@fondazionepatriziopaoletti.org or c.carrara@informaazione.com
for scholarships: ufficioprogetti.fondazione[ at ]alberodellavita.org.,
to read the integral announcement: www.alberodellavita.org/bandomastersabb