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University of Copenhagen calls for PhD Projects within Bioimaging, Denmark

3 Jun
PhD Scholarships  in the Faculty of Life Sciences  within  Bioimaging at University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Study Subject(s):Bioimaging
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Copenhagen
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility:-A master´s degree relevant for the subject area of the project.
-The grades obtained during undergraduate studies Professional qualifications and relevant work experience relevant to the PhD project Previous publications, if any.
-Language skills – Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
-The successful applicant of the PhD scholarship must be enrolled in the LIFE Graduate School prior to employment as PhD student at KU-LIFE.

Scholarship Description: Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at LIFE are: Research – the research project will take up most of your time Teaching and dissemination Participation in PhD courses Writing articles and the PhD thesis A stay at another research institution, preferably abroad The positions are available for a 3-year period for applicants holding a relevant master´s degree or for a 4-year period for applicants who are already enrolled or are accepted to be enrolled at one of the Faculty´s master´s programmes. At the time of commencement, applicants for the 4-year period must have approximately one year of study remaining before graduating from their MSc programme.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 13 June 2011

Doctoral Studentship:Computer Science and Engineering, Sweden

3 Jun
Halmstad University offers PhD programme in the field of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering at Sweden-2011
Study Subject(s):Computer Science and Engineering or Signals and Systems Engineering with specialization Real-time Communications in Ad-hoc Networks
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Halmstad University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility:The suitable candidate has a Master´s degree in computer science or engineering. Students expecting to finalize their degree during the spring 2011 are also welcome to apply. The student´s ability to benefit from doctoral studies will be taken into account when we make the appointment.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Computer Architecture and Languages team at Halmstad University is developing a novel modeling and simulation language called Acumen. The goal is to create a language that can significantly accelerate innovation in the design and production of cyber physical systems. We are seeking a doctoral student interested in developing a visual modeling, simulation, and visualization platform on top of Acumen. This involves developing graphical entry, rendering, and interaction support, devising novel visualization techniques, developing a large and diverse suite of benchmark models and visualization, and developing techniques to formally specify and verify such a platform. Expertise in formal semantics, Scala, functional programming, modeling and simulation are all desirable. The employment as doctoral student concerns individual research studies, research and teaching (up to 20 %) within the subject field.

How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 2011-06-15

Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Studentship:Automated Detection of Style Guide Violations in Legislative Drafts, Switzerland

3 Jun
The Institute of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zürich offers Phd in  the field of Computational Linguistics in Switzerland -2011
Study Subject(s):Automated Detection of Style Guide Violations in Legislative Drafts
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Zürich
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
•Licentiate or Master degree in Computational Linguistics or a related field
•Languages: good command of German and English
•Good programming skills
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The project aims at developing methods and tools for automated style checking in the domain of legislative editing.The PhD student will be expected to work closely with the members of our team on: -Processing (tokenizing, part-of-speech tagging, parsing,). Swiss legislative texts written in German Building an annotated corpus of Swiss legislative texts Implementing a user-friendly front-end for a legislative style checker. Developing strategies for the detection of specific components of legislative texts Drafts of legislative texts have to go through several editorial cycles before they are published. The texts not only have to comply with formal and legal aspects but also with domain-specific linguistic style guidelines.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 June 2011

2011 PhD Program in Economics at University of Vienna in Austria

2 Jun
Doctorate Program in the Department in Economics at University of Vienna in Austria -2011
Study Subject(s):Economics
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Vienna
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria

Eligibility:1.Master or Diploma preferably in Economics (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance and studies related to Economics are also considered) completed by 1.10.2011;
2. very good knowledge of advanced macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics; Quantitative GRE Score (not obligatory but highly recommended);
3.Toefl Test, IELTS test, or previous study program and thesis written in English;
4.Recommendation letter(s); Research proposal (1 page);
5.Transcript of grades of your master studies; Reading lists or syllabi for master level courses microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics Ability to integrate and work with fellow researchers.
6.Be an active contributor to the working and research environment at VGSE.
7.Very good presentation skills and ability to communicate ideas in a structured way.

Scholarship Description: You will be enrolled as a PhD student in Economics at the University of Vienna. You attend highly advanced courses and research seminars where you, like other researchers, present your work in progress. You conduct your own research and write your dissertation on a topic of your choice in the area of macroeconomics. You work in the VGSE office. Upon graduation from the University of Vienna (intended period is 3 years) you should have developed into an independent researcher of the highest academic standards.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15.06.2011

Call for Applications-PhD Programmes at University of Bologna, Italy

2 Jun
University of Bologna offers Doctorate Programmes in the field of Economics and Statistics,Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy,Humanities in Italy-2011
Study Subject(s): Economics and Statistics,Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy,Humanities
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Bologna
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:1.An Italian university degree (vecchio ordinamento -4 years); .
2.An Italian university degree (laurea specialistica/magistrale -3+2 years); .
3.An academic Master’s degree awarded by a foreign institution/University, validated as equivalent (equipollente) to an Italian degree by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and research (MIUR) or acknowledged as equivalent by the Selection Committee for the sole purposes of the selection.
4.For the sole purposes of the selection, applicants in possession of a foreign University degree must attach to the application form copy of the such degree together with the transcript of records translated into Italian or English. Those who are about to obtain a foreign University degree must attach the transcript of records translated into Italian or English.
5.Other additional documents, duly certified and translated into Italian or English, which may be judged appropriate for the purpose of the evaluation (Diploma Supplement, courses, programmes, exams, etc.) can be also attached.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The number of scholarships to be assigned can be increased only in case new financial support is made available before the beginning of the activities. Scholarships are assigned according to the ranking list drawn up by the Selection Committee. The yearly gross amount is € 13.638,47. Such amount can be increased by 50% for stages abroad lasting minimum one month and maximum 18 months. The scholarships are paid in monthly instalments and are incompatible with other fellowships and grants, except for those delivered by national or international bodies to cover research activities during stages abroad.The enrolment in a PhD course is not compatible with the enrolment in Italy and abroad in other PhD Courses, First cycle and Second Cycle degree courses, courses aiming at 4-years university degree (the so-called, vecchio ordinamento), First level and Second Level Master and Specialisation Schools (all but Medical schools), not including co-tutorship agreements. PhD students enrolled in a PhD course cannot be enrolled in the same PhD course and they will be excluded from the ranking list in case they have participated to the selection procedure.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: June 23rd 2011

PhD Study- Igneous Processes During the Transition from Subduction to Crustal Break-up, Denmark

2 Jun
University of Copenhagen funded PhD Position in the field of Petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology, Denmark
Study Subject(s):Petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Copenhagen
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility:The applicant must have a M.Sc. degree in geology or another relevant degree. We are seeking a creative and innovative student with a strong background in geology and a dedicated interest in petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry and/or geochronology. The applicant should be familiar with the basic analytical techniques for chemical analysis of rocks and minerals. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer?reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the Department.
Scholarship Description: The aim of the position is to conduct detailed geochemical, isotopic, geochronological (Ar-Ar) and in situ zircon (Hf and O isotopes) studies of magmatic rocks generated during the late Cretaceous change from subduction-dominated processes through to continental break-up and the opening of the Tasman Sea in New Zealand. The objective is to constrain the timing of magmatic events and identify the sources involved during magmatism. Fieldwork in New Zealand is planned for early 2012.The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time Ph.D. position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a Ph.D. degree and scientific publications.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 1st 2011.

PhD Research Fellowships in Computational Electromagnetics, France

2 Jun
Funding for research in Computational Electromagnetics to national and international students at TELECOM Bretagne, France
Study Subject(s):Computational Electromagnetics
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: TELECOM Bretagne
Scholarship can be taken at: France

Eligibility:
The candidates should be interested in numerical analysis and computational science and demonstrate or develop good programming skills. Knowledge of French IS NOT a prerequisite.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: This PhD research fellowship is connected with the project “Innovative Computational Paradigms for Invisibility Devices” and cover the entire duration of a PhD program. We look for an enthusiastic candidate with a solid background in math and computer science who wants to do research in the area of computational electromagnetics and applications. The doctoral work will focus on the development and implementation of new computational tools for the groundbreaking designs of electromagnetic invisibility devices. Some undergraduate experience in Computational Electromagnetics is an asset yet not strictly required. The host institution is TELECOM Bretagne (previously ENST-bretagne) located in Brest, France. TELECOM Bretagne is a French grande école, an elite graduate engineering school where teaching and research activities are well harmonized and lead by top class scientists from different domains of expertise.
The school is an internationally recognized research center with an outstanding record of past accomplishments (among others the invention of Turbo Codes). The school’s high quality of teaching and research attracts a large number foreign students (the 49% of the whole student body) from 53 different countries in the world, ensuring the most welcoming environment for national and international scholars.
How to Apply: Send Via email to francesco.andriulli-at-telecom-bretagne.eu
Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

PhD Studentship at Welsh School of Pharmacy, UK

1 Jun
hD Studentship in Drugs from the sea: Exploring marine sponges as a source of novel chemical entities for drug development at Welsh School of Pharmacy, UK
Study Subject(s): Drugs from the sea: Exploring marine sponges as a source of novel chemical entities for drug development


Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: KESS and Universities in Wales, European Social Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: Candidates should satisfy Cardiff University’s admissions criteria (as outlined in the Code of Practice for Research Degrees) – applicants for research PhDs are normally expected to have one or both of the following:
-a first degree, normally with class 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject;
-a relevant Master’s qualification or equivalent.
-Have a home or work address in a Convergence area of Wales* at the time of their application to the University.
-Have the right to take up paid work in the Convergence areas of Wales* on completion of the scholarship
-Be classified by the University as ‘home’ or ‘EU’ according to the University’s guidelines

Scholarship Description: Nature has proved to be a rich source of chemically diverse organic compounds for drug development. Marine sponges are noted for the production of natural products that exhibit potent anti-cancer activity. It has been widely reported that many pharmaceutical companies are currently lacking lead compounds in their development pipelines and there has been a recent resurgence of interest in natural product chemistry to deliver new leads for the pharmaceutical pipeline. The aim of this project is to undertake a systematic study of marine natural products derived from sponges sourced from the eastern Mediterranean. The project will focus on the isolation, biological screening, and full chemical characterisation of compounds exhibiting interesting biological activity. The project will extend our previous experience of marine drug discovery, focussing on the anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity of marine sponge extracts. It will be supported by a collaboration with School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University and an industrial partnership with Sarum Biosciences to explore the use of counter-current chromatography as a preparative separation technique. Overall, the projects aims to identify and fully characterise sponge-derived organic natural products that could be potential lead compounds for pharmaceutical development.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 June 2011

50 Full-time PhD Studentships at Kingston University, UK

1 Jun
Kingston University has established an international reputation for high quality, innovative research and is now seeking to make a substantial investment in 50 new PhD studentships available for 2011/12.  

The competition for these prestigious research studentships is now open to students who wish to study for a full-time PhD at Kingston University.

Available subject areas

We are looking for students with expertise that matches our areas of research excellence. Applications are invited from qualified individuals in the following areas:

Art, Design and Architecture

  • Contemporary fine art practice
  • Design practice/design
  • Urban spaces and the interior
  • Representing migration
  • Digital media
  • Sustainable property investment
Find out more about research in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.

Arts and Social Sciences

  • Modern European philosophy
  • Culture, media and unconscious
  • Cyber fraud
  • Early modern literature and culture
  • Creative writing
Find out more about research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Business and Law

  • Small business and entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Human resource management
  • Criminal justice and youth justice
  • Environmental law and sustainability
Find out more about research in the Business School and Law School.

Health and Social Care Sciences

  • Long term conditions
  • Health exercise and rehabilitation
Find out more about research in the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences.

Science, Engineering and Computing

  • Biotechnology, diagnostics and therapeutics
  • Modelling complex physical systems
  • Robotics
  • Environment and geological sciences
  • Materials and nanotechnology
  • Wireless communications and applications
  • Sustainable energy
  • Complex physical systems – dynamics
  • Computer vision and image processing

Funding details

Three different types of studentship are available:
  • Stipend plus fees (full-time tuition fees at Home/EU level and a stipend at UK Research Council rates (£15,590pa) for a period of up to three years).
  • Fees only (full-time tuition fees at Home/EU level for a period of up to three years)
  • Part funded (full-time tuition fees Home/EU level plus a contribution towards a stipend for a period of up to three years)

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a minimum of UK honours degree at 2:1 level or equivalent, though preference will be given to applicants who hold a masters degree.
Only full-time candidates will be considered due to funding constraints. 
Applicants must meet the entry criteria for research degrees at Kingston University. More information is available on the research degrees webpage.

How to apply

Read the Studentships Guidelines (PDF).
Initial enquiries may be made by email to the Graduate Research School at grstudentships@kingston.ac.uk.
Applications should include:
  • a Studentship Application Form (PDF) – form available soon;
  • a Reference Form (PDF) with two references – form available soon;
  • transcripts; and
  • a project proposal of 500–1,000 words. 
Applications and references should be emailed to grstudentships@kingston.ac.uk or posted to:
Graduate Research School
Kingston University
River House, 53–57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1LQ 

Please note:

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Applicants sending their documents by post are advised to use registered post to ensure delivery by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

Closing date and interviews

The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications is 12.00noon on Monday 20 June 2011.
Interviews will be held between 1 and 15 July 2011.

Further information

Need more information? Please read our frequently asked questions (PDF).
Find out more about research degree programmes at Kingston University.

Three PhD studentships: Biophotonics and Scanning Probe Microscopy, University of Dundee, UK

31 May
Doctoral studentships in the Department of Electronic Engineering and Physics at University of Dundee, UK

Study Subject(s):Biophotonics and Scanning Probe Microscopy
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Dundee, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
The ideal candidates will have a degree in physics, biophysics or related engineering fields, but candidates with degrees in cell biology or related subjects are welcome to apply. Funding is only available for UK or EU students
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Applications for PhD positions in Biophotonics and Scanning Probe Microscopy are invited from well qualified (2(i) honours degree and above from the UK, or equivalent) students to undertake a studies in the Electronic Engineering and Physics Division at the University of Dundee. The three projects are all interdisciplinary and will combine the development of novel instrumentation with real world biological applications. The positions are available immediately, but candidates should, ideally, be able to start by 1st September. Enquiries may be addressed to Dr David McGloin (d.mcgloin@dundee.ac.uk), who heads the Applied Optical Manipulation Group at Dundee. Please state which position(s) you are interested in. Formal applications, preferably by email can be sent to Dr McGloin, to include a cover letter and detailed CV, indicating which position(s) you are interested in, at d.mcgloin@dundee.ac.uk, or via mail to Dr David McGloin, Electronic Engineering and Physics Division, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: The positions are open until filled.
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