Archive for July, 2010

The Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) is offering 10 PhD student positions within the doctoral programme Mathematical Logic in Computer Science which is launched in the academic year 2010/2011. The programme is jointly organized by the faculties of Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics, with a strong emphasis on Logic in Computer Science; computational logic is one of the priority research areas of the Faculty of Informatics.PhD students for this full-time programme are recruited world-wide, all courses are held in English. Five of the ten positions are reserved for female applicants.
There has always been a close connection between the areas of Logic, Mathematics and Computer Science. Mathematical Logic is at the heart of these fields and contributed outstanding important results like e.g. various Undecidabilty results, Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems. Physics offers new challenges to the field such as Quantum Computation. The Doctoral Programme Mathematical Logic in Computer Science lies in this intersection of areas and is embedded in ongoing projects and research carried out at Vienna University of Technology. The programme is interdisciplinary and fosters the application of Mathematical Logic to Computer Science; envisaged key application areas are Model-Based Design and Verification as well as Advanced Information Systems. Read the rest of this entry »

University of Glamorgan – Centre for Police Sciences, Faculty of Health Sport and Sciences
Applications are invited for a full-time studentship available in the Centre for Police Sciences in the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science. This position is a partially funded position with a bursary of £6000.00 paid during the first 12 months, with exemption from University related fees and will be for a period of up to 18 months (full time) or 3 years (part time). Candidates will not be expected to contribute to teaching at the centre, but if the opportunity should arise, will be paid in accordance with the Hourly Paid Lecturer framework
Programme of Research:
The study will examine whether Muslim communities have been affected by counter terrorism legislation. Further, it will also consider whether those community members have been radicalized leading to extremism within the family or the local community. Since 9/11 there have been over 1,500 terror suspects arrested in the UK with nearly two thirds released without charge. This has led to claims from within these communities that the police tactics are both heavy handed and counter-productive. This research project will examine how security agencies approaches are implemented and applied and will consider new methods which will impact upon professional practice. The post will involve research undertaking a literature review, survey and accompanied field work with Muslim communities in Cardiff interviewing families and community representatives. The post holder will also be involved in focus group activity.
This full time research position is partially funded with a bursary of £6000.00 paid during the first 12 months, with exemption from University related fees for a period of up to 18 months (full time)
Candidates will not be expected to contribute to teaching at the centre, but if the opportunity should arise, will be paid in accordance with the Hourly Paid Lecturer framework. Read the rest of this entry »

The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is a department at Karolinska Institutet and an interdisciplinary research institution within the broad field of environmental medicine. IMM conducts cutting edge research within the areas of environmental and occupational medicine, epidemiology, physiology, and toxicology. IMM also serves as a scientific advisor to public authorities within the area of environmental medicine and IMM scientists participate in national and international expert groups that conduct risk assessments or develop guidelines. IMM now aims to strengthen the science-based risk assessment activities in the department through the recruitment of a Post Doctoral Research Fellow, with placement at one of the 15 units in the department (for more information: ki.se/IMM).

The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) has an opening for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow position (forskarassistent) to be placed within any of IMM’s research units. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high quality research with a clear relevance to environmental health risk assessment. The research will be done within the framework of the unit where the position is being placed although collaboration across units and multidisciplinary work are encouraged. A wide range of environmental factors of human health concern are addressed by researchers at IMM; see ki.se/IMM. However, other areas of relevance to environmental medicine and risk assessment are also possible.

Qualifications
To qualify, the applicant must hold a doctor’s degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have completed their degree no more than five years before the last date for applications should be given priority. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if special grounds exist. Special grounds include leave of absence because of sickness, service in the total defence, positions of trust in trade union organisations and student organisations, parental leave and other similar circumstances. A total of two years can be added for the above reasons on presentation of written testimony. Read the rest of this entry »

We are pleased to announce the 22nd year of the Scholarship scheme for music students. A total of 37 Scholarships in 25 countries will be awarded to full-time students in 2010/2011.

In 2010/2011, the scholarships’ discipline is Piano. Regulations may vary depending on the country.
Applicants are to download and fill out the application form and to send it to the appropriate contact address together with a recording of two titles.
* Please make sure to send a CD, DVD or Mini Disc with your recordings together with the application form.
* The length of both pieces should not exceed more than 20 minutes.
* The quality of the sound does not have an effect on the later selection process.

The closing date for applications for the 2011 Scholarships is November 30th 2010.
In case of questions, please contact your administration office.

Contact Address:
United Kingdom and Ireland
Yamaha Music United Kingdom Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook
Milton Keynes MK7 8BL
Further Scholarship Information

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter

2 PhD positions (salary level E13, 75%) will be available from August 1st, 2010 for a total duration of three years. Both positions are part of the DFG Research Unit FOR 801 Strong Correlations in Multiflavor Quantum Gases.
The ideal candidate is expected to have a masters degree (or equivalent) in theoretical condensed matter physics or quantum optics. Research experience in the fields of ultracold atomic physics, strongly correlated electrons or numerical simulations of strongly interacting quantum many-particle systems would be beneficial. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have the capability to work independently and show dedication to the research projects of the unit. Read the rest of this entry »

In the group of Prof. Dr. Martin Bähler, Institut für Molekulare Zellbiologie, Westfalian Wilhelms-University Münster, there is an opening for a talented Postdoctoral/Research Associate (TV-L 13) to work on motor properties of class IX myosins using single molecule assays. Experiences in single molecule assays would be advantageous. Candidates should hold a PhD degree in either biology, biophysics or physical chemistry and be highly motivated to advance a research project. We are a dynamic and well equipped group. An adequate participation in teaching obligations of the group is expected. Starting date is October 1, 2010 or by agreement. The position is available initially for 2 years with the possibility of extension.

The Westfalian Wilhelms-University seeks to increase the proportion of female faculty members and therefore, encourages interested female candidates to apply. Read the rest of this entry »

This one-year fellowship includes breast, gynecologic, obstetric & abdominal imaging. There are two campuses: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital.

The duration of each rotation is flexible, depending on the interest and background of the candidate. These include:

6 months breast/ 6 months gynae/OB & abdominal
4 months breast/ 8 months gynae/OB & abdominal
8 months breast/ 4 gynae/OB & abdominal. Read the rest of this entry »