Archive for January, 2012

PhD and Masters Scholarships in Building Science, Architecture, Mathematics or Statistics, Social Science or Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2012

Study Subject(s): Building Science, Architecture, Mathematics or Statistics, Social Science or Engineering
Course Level: PhD and Masters
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University and the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

These postgraduate scholarships will be awarded to candidates specialising in any areas of Building Science, Architecture, Mathematics or Statistics, Social Science or Engineering who feel that they can contribute to research into the areas outlined above. Selection will be based on academic merit and the relevance of the intended research project to the objectives of the Building Energy End-use Study.

The commercial buildings sector spends over $900 million per year on energy, accounting for 9% of New Zealand’s energy and 20% of electricity use. It is responsible directly for 4% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which, since 1990, have grown in absolute terms by 26%, this is 60% faster per year than those produced by the agriculture sector. In the commercial sector 54% of fuel usage is electricity, making it vulnerable to supply and transmission problems as well as future carbon costs and supply. Understanding how energy and water resources are used in today’s commercial buildings will make it possible to use them more efficiency and so enhance New Zealand’s sustainability. An efficiency improvement of 10% would give a $90m return. Read the rest of this entry »

Undergraduate Bursary for the Australian Applicants at James Cook University, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the University
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Mr George Roberts
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-achieve an average standard (at least) of the grade of credit in subjects comprising their undergraduate major at first year level;
-and have been in residence at George Roberts Hall for at least one full academic year;
-and are outstanding residents who contribute to the ethos of the Hall;
-and have not previously received a George Roberts CBE Bursary or Halls of Residence Bursary;
-and payment is subject to satisfactory progress in the awardees’ studies and is conditional on the awardee remaining in residence and enrolled as a student at James Cook University.

The value of the bursary shall be determined by the Selection Committee based on the available income of the Fund Read the rest of this entry »

Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice for International Mid career professionals, USA

Study Subject(s): Health Care Policy and Practice
Course Level: Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: The Commonwealth Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
The Commonwealth Fund’s Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide a unique opportunity for mid-career health services researchers and practitioners from Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland

Fellows can expect to gain an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health care system and policy challenges, enhance their methodological skills, and develop valuable contacts and opportunities Read the rest of this entry »

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geology for Australian Citizens in Tanzania at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tanzania 2012

Study Subject(s): Geology
Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: James Cook University
Scholarship can be taken at: Tanzania/Townsville

Eligibility:
-A PhD in a relevant sub discipline of geology;
- A demonstrated ability to map in deformed, metamorphic rocks;
-Ability to work as a professional member of a team;
-Experience and/or knowledge of hydrothermal mineralisation.

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is undertaking a study of gold mineralisation in the Tanzanian craton in conjunction with a major mining company. The project will assess regional and local controls on the distribution of gold, and make mine to regional scale prospectivity analyses. The project will involve geological mapping, core logging, petrography, structural and metamorphic analysis, geochronology, geochemistry and geophysics. Read the rest of this entry »

Research Fellowship in Macroalgal Biofuels and Bioproducts at James Cook University, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Macroalgal Biofuels and Bioproducts
Course Level: Research Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: James Cook University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-PhD in Biological, Marine or Aquatic Science;
- Track record in research publications;
- Evidence of strong quantitative biology skills and research experience with aquatic organisms;
- Evidence of research leadership and innovation;
-Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

The appointee will join an innovative team focused on novel and sustainable biofuels and bioproducts derived from macroalgae. The appointee will provide research leadership within the macroalgal “production R&D” sub-program of the Macroalgal Biofuels and Bioproducts projectan industry partnered project with MBD Energy through the Advanced Manufacturing CRC. The appointee will conduct and lead research in the area of algal production and the selection and optimisation of high productivity, high value species. This project has a significant innovation and commercialisation focus. Read the rest of this entry »

Postdoctoral Research Position in Structural Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK 2012

Study Subject(s): Structural Engineering
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Late-Stage Invention for Innovation grant
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-PhD (or be about to obtain) in structural or biomechanical engineering
- Nonlinear numerical simulation of mechanical behaviour
-Advanced use of spreadsheet packages Good communication skills
-Ability to work as part of a team Dependable and reliable
-Good interpersonal and organisational skills
-Possession of the basic knowledge, skill and experience required for the job and the ability to use these to discharge the role effectively and efficiently
-Willingness to help other team members ensuring a degree of knowledge and co-operation is achieved at all times
- Ability to prioritise work to meet set deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential matters

The post is funded by a Late-Stage Invention for Innovation grant to support the development of technology to enable the continuous monitoring of the internal eye pressure over a period of 24 hours. Read the rest of this entry »

Postdoctoral position in Scientific Social Responsibility at the Department of Media, Cognition and Communication,  Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 2012

Study Subject(s): Scientific Social Responsibility
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Danish Research Council
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility:
-The following professional qualifications and personal competences are required: Research qualifications, which will be assessed in relation to the period of active research, the degree of originality and the academic output.
-The applicant´s scientific record, academic breadth and depth, rigour, thoroughness and accuracy, as well as academic relevance in relation to the advertisement for the position.
-Participation in networks – national and international

The research project Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) is financed by the Danish Research Council for the Social Sciences and the postdoctoral position is specifically designed to work with the following research question “How research managers in nano- and biotechnology make sense of issues of social responsibility and how they try to incorporate Read the rest of this entry »