PhD Studentships in the Application of Engineering in Medicine, University of Cambridge

W D ARMSTRONG FUND
PhD Studentships in the Application of Engineering in Medicine

Department of Engineering

Vacancy Reference No: NA05854

Limit of tenure applies*

The Managers expect in 2010 to elect one or two W D Armstrong Studentships, tenable in the University, for full-time postgraduate work in engineering, chemical engineering/biotechnology or medicine.

The holders of the Studentships must undertake a full-time course of postgraduate work in the University approved by the Managers in a field related to the application of engineering in medicine. Applications are encouraged from outstanding candidates with a background in other disciplines who now wish to work in these fields, and from candidates within one of these fields who wish to broaden or change their work to another aspect or aspects of the fields. The Managers will take into account engineering competence and clinical interest and it is also expected that co-supervisors will be identified from both the School of Technology and the School of Clinical Medicine. Applications from candidates who wish to proceed to the Ph.D. Degree or other postgraduate qualification in the relevant field are invited. The Studentships are not normally intended for support of candidates who have already embarked on a course of research leading to a Ph.D.

The Studentships will normally provide full cost support comprising approved College and University fees (at the Home or EU rate as appropriate) and maintenance at the standard EPSRC rate, together with any fee approved by the Managers for training. In fixing the value of the Studentship, account will be taken of other resources available to the student, including other awards held. The Studentships will normally be held, subject to satisfactory progress, for the prescribed duration of the course.

Download application form from www.eng.cam.ac.uk

An application form and forms for referees are available from the School of Technology and should be submitted via the Department of Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology or the School of Clinical Medicine. The closing date for receipt of applications and completed reference forms is 31 January 2010.

* Limit of tenure: 3 years.

Closing date: 31 January 2010.
Planned Interview dates: February/March 2010.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Chevening Scholarship Programme for Indonesian Citizen

The British Chevening Awards programme, funded by the British Government (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and administered by the British Council, has awarded over 1000 scholarships and fellowships to Indonesians since 1984.

Full scholarships are offered for one year Master degrees at United Kingdom universities and other professional institutions. The scholarship covers living costs, tuition fees and return airfares.

Candidates are able to apply to study any subject, but areas of particular interest are: Climate Change and Forestry, Counter-terrorism and International security, Democracy and Governance, Religion and Islamic Studies, Economic reform and International Trade, Human Rights, Conflict, Justice and Peace Building. The scheme is highly competitive, with only the best applicants invited for interview. We particularly encourage candidates from eastern Indonesia to apply.

Application requirements:

• Indonesian citizens.
• Excellent first degree with a minimum GPA >=3.0.
• Good level of spoken and written English language (IELTS 6.5).
• Minimum of 2 years full time post-graduate (S1) work experience.
• Excellent career prospects.
• Commitment to career development, and ability to demonstrate motivation.
• Must be able to demonstrate future leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia's development.
• Field of study should be relevant to educational background or current profession.
• We regret that we are unable to receive applications for MBAs.
• Previous recipients of a Chevening scholarship for Masters degrees are not eligible to apply.
• Employees, employee’s relatives (or former employees who have left employment within the last two years) of the FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office), including FCO posts, the British Council or any Chevening sponsors are not be eligible for these awards.

When to apply?

On-line applications must be submitted between 1 October – 31 December 2009 via E-Chevening at www.chevening.com. We will contact you in the first three months of 2010 if you have been short-listed for interview.

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3 PhD Studentships in Computational Aerodynamics, University of Liverpool

PhD Studentships in Computational Aerodynamics with Airbus, BAE SYSTEMS and MBDA
Department of Engineering, University of Liverpool

Location: Liverpool City Centre
Ref     : BADCOCK/WWW
£17,800 pa - stipend

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 November 2009
Starting date : available immediately, must start by August, 2010

Applications are invited for 3 fully funded PhD studentships in the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Laboratory of Flight Science and Technology, in the Department of Engineering.

The projects are all in the general area of Applied Aerodynamics and involve CFD, the development and application of new numerical techniques and high performance computing. The CFD Laboratory consists of 15 students and researchers, has a range of in-house CFD solvers used both in academia and industry, houses state of the art computing facilities and provides a first rate environment for research.

The studentships which are available for 42 months, cover all fees and a scholarship starting at £17,800. Students will spend an average of one month per year with the industrial sponsor, and are available to UK eligible students only.

The three projects are :

1. Together with MBDA, a European defence company in missile systems, numerical methods to simulate the release of stores from internal weapons bays will be developed.
2. Together with BAE SYSTEMS, the impact of unsteady aerodynamics on the structural integrity of a weapons bay will be assessed using detached eddy simulation tools.
3. Together with Airbus and the German Aerospace Center, methods for the calculation of aerodynamic models for flight simulation will be developed.
   

Entry requirements: Candidates should be highly motivated and committed to their PhD studies, and have, or expect to obtain, a first-class honours degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.

Further information: Please contact George Barakos, Tel: (0)151 794 4849 or Ken Badcock for further information and instructions on how to apply.

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PhD Studentship in Microelectronics and Nanostructures, University of Manchester

PhD Studentship: Integrated Circuit Design for Advanced 3D Silicon Technologies

Microelectronics and Nanostructures Research Group
The University of Manchester - School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Closing date : 25 January 2010
Start date   : April 2010

The project

This three-year PhD studentship is associated with an EPSRC-funded project on 'Fine-Grain Parallel Cellular Processor Arrays in 3D Silicon technologies". The student will work with state-of-the-art IC design and test equipment, researching the circuit and system architectures of devices implemented in emerging fabrication technologies that allow stacking of multiple silicon layers in a single device. In particular, design of "vision chips" will be considered. These devices integrate thousands of sensing and processing elements in a massively parallel fine-grain array configuration and provide a high-performance, low-power consumption alternative to conventional vision systems, with a range of applications from autonomous robots to retinal prostheses. The student will investigate the partitioning of processor architecture amongst multiple silicon layers and research circuit/layout design issues. A number of devices will be fabricated and tested during the project, using the latest 3D integration technologies based of Silicon on Insulator (SOI) and bulk CMOS wafers. The project involves international collaboration with partners in Finland and USA.

Candidates should have a degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or similar. Background knowledge of digital and analogue circuits and interest in hardware design is required. Some experience in VLSI design would be an advantage.

The project will be carried out in the Microelectronics Design Lab, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, The University of Manchester. The lab has recently moved to new accommodation, and is well equipped, with industry-standard EDA design tools and IC test equipment. The activities of the lab include adventurous research on novel computer architectures, cellular processor arrays, analogue and mixed-mode circuit design and brain-inspired VLSI systems. More information, including relevant publications, can be found on the lab research web page: http://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/p.dudek/

Funding

Successful UK/EU applicants will receive full funding for tuition fees and a stipend in the region of £13,000 per year, tax free. Non-UK/EU candidates will receive full funding for tuition fees, however, only a stipend of about £2,500 per year can be offered to such candidates. Please note that overseas students need to demonstrate maintenance funds in the region of £9,000 per year in order satisfy visa requirements, so they will need to obtain additional funding from other sources.

Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Piotr Dudek, School of EEE.
Closing date for applications is 25 January 2010. The three year PhD project will start in April 2010.

Applications

If you wish to apply please email a covering letter, full Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of at least two academic references to Ms Marie B Davies

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PhD Studentships in Engineering, University of Cambridge

PhD Studentships in Turbomachinery Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Noise & Instrumentation

Department of Engineering

Vacancy Reference No: NA05827

Limit of tenure applies*

Fully funded EPSRC studentships are available to conduct research at the Whittle Laboratory in fields associated with Turbomachinery Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Noise and Instrumentation. The Whittle Laboratory is one of the foremost laboratories specialising in research into the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of all types of turbomachinery. The available projects range from fundamental studies of fluid dynamic and thermodynamic behaviour to research into complete systems. Specific problem areas currently include the noise emissions and the efficiency of fans, the effects of real geometry on the performance of axial compressors, the life of high pressure turbines, the design of turbine interducts and unsteady flows in axial turbomachines. Most of the projects will use a combination of experiments and computational modelling.

CASE awards may be available for these studentships. All of these studentships are for 3.5 years from April 2010 and are jointly funded by the EPSRC and industry. For UK students and those EU students who have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years for educational purposes, remuneration will be at the EPSRC studentship rate (currently £13,290/year), with an additional 'top-up' of £3000/year, and all fees paid. For other EU students, this studentship will pay fees and £3000/year only. Overseas students are not eligible and should not apply.

UK or EU students with a good first degree, a masters degree and a strong background in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics or thermodynamics are invited to apply with a CV to the Senior Administrator (jet63@cam.ac.uk) as soon as possible. Decisions to accept students will be made shortly after they apply, until all of the places are filled. The number of studentships is limited.

* Limit of tenure: 3.5 years

Closing date: 19 April 2010. Planned Interview dates: Interviews will be held as suitable applications are received.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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NERC PhD Studentships, University of Cambridge

The Department of Zoology is offering PhD studentships funded by NERC for the academic year 2010/11. These awards are available to UK nationals and EU students who meet the UK residency requirements, about which further information can be found at:www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/studentship_eligibility.pdf

Candidates must have a 1st or 2:1 (or equivalent) honours degree in a relevant Biological Science. Full details of the Department’s research interests, with potential supervisors, can be found on the web at: www.zoo.cam.ac.uk.

By following the link to Postgraduate Training, you will be able to access the current Postgraduate Training booklet, which is also available as hard copy from the Graduate Secretary (see below).Applicants should contact a potential supervisor and agree a project before applying.How to Apply: Please send a letter of application, stating the supervisor and proposed project, a one page description of the project, a c.v. plus the names and full contact details of two academic referees. No formal application to the University is necessary at this stage.

Send your application to:
Linda Wheatley
Graduate Secretary, Department of Zoology
Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EJ.
Tel: 01223-336647
Email: l.wheatley@zoo.cam.ac.uk

The closing date is 19 February 2010 and interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in the Department on Friday 26 March 2010.

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PhD Studentship, University of Edinburgh

PhD Studentship in Neuroinformatics
University of Edinburgh - Informatics Graduate School

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program "EuroSPIN" (European Study Programme in Neuroinformatics) is inviting applications from students having a solid background in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, biochemistry or neuroscience (on a master level or equivalent), in all cases with computer science skills. Documented interest in research like activities (e.g.demonstrated in the form of master thesis work, or participation in research related activities) is of large importance. Also fluency in English is requested.

Neuroinformatics combines neuroscience and informatics research to develop and apply computational tools and approaches that are essential for understanding the structure and function of the brain.Four partners participate in EuroSPIN:- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden- University of Edinburgh (UoE), UK-National Centre for Biological Science (NCBS), India- Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALUF), Germany

These four partners are all research leaders in the Neuroinformatics field, but they have complementary strengths. In addition, two associated partners, the Honda Research Institute and Nordita, participate.

Each student will spend most of the time at two of the partner universities, and also receive a joint (or double) PhD degree following a successful completion of the studies. The mobility periods, as well as the courses a student will follow, are tailored individually based on:

1. The PhD students background;
2. Which constellations of partners that are involved, as well as
3. The specific research project. During the PhD period each student has one main supervisor from each of the two universities that grant the PhD degree.

During the application process, the students are asked to indicate their preferences with regard to constellations of partners, and also preferred project ideas/areas can be indicated and motivated.

There are excellent scholarship opportunities for students accepted to an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate program. A stipend or employment contract will be given to all selected PhD students during the study time, which is between 3-4 years.

If you are interested, go to our homepage: www.kth.se/studies/phd/eurospin?l=en_UK.

Deadline for Application (non-EU students): December 15, 2009.
Deadline for Application (EU students) : about March 2010 (will be announced).

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MRC PhD Studentships in Mathematics & Statistics Applied to Medical Problems, University of Nottingham

MRC PhD Studentships in Mathematics & Statistics Applied to Medical Problems

University of Nottingham - School of Mathematical Sciences, Centre for Mathematical Medicine & Biology

Students are invited for two prestigious four-year PhD Studentships funded by MRC, starting September 2010. Potential projects concerned with problems in physiology, neuroscience and population health are available, involving applied mathematics, stochastic modelling and statistics. These studentships include a stipend that is higher than the usual Research Council rates.Students should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second class degree in mathematics, statistics or a closely related subject.

These studentships are open to EU nationals (ordinarily resident in the UK) and UK nationals. EU nationals get fees and maintenance if they have been resident in the UK for three years, whereas other EU nationals may only get fees. EEA nationals must be UK residents employed in the UK. Other foreign nationals are only eligible if they are certified as permanent UK residents. Full eligibility criteria for MRC Studentships are available at: www.mrc.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor P D O'Neill, Email: Philip.ONeill@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Further details of the projects and application procedure are available at: www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/news/newsresources/.

Please quote ref. SCI/748.
Closing date: 29 January 2010.

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PhD Studentship, University of Manchester

Peripheral inflammation and cerebral ischaemia
The University of Manchester - Faculty of Life Sciences

Closing date: 3 February 2010
Start date : September/October 2010

Enquiries and applications: Further information about this project and the Faculty of Life Sciences can be found at www.manchester.ac.uk/lifesciences/postgraduate/

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

For enquiries please contact:

Email      : pgresearch.lifesciences@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone  : 0161 275 5608
Supervisor : Dr Stuart Allan

The project:

The brain is critically dependent on an adequate blood supply to maintain normal function. Disruption of blood supply by blockage (stroke) or bleeding (subarachnoid (SAH) or intracerebral haemorrhage) results in cerebral ischaemia (CI), and can have devastating clinical consequences. CI is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide and despite intensive research effort there are no widely effective treatments. A number of reasons have been proposed for the lack of success in finding successful treatments for CI, including the relevance of the animal models used to date. Research on CI has focussed largely on events within the brain. However, increasing evidence implicates peripheral processes, particularly inflammation, in the aetiology and outcome of CI. Therefore, the failure to address this key aspect of CI pathology may be one reason for the lack of new treatments for stroke and SAH. Refocusing on the primary causes of CI disease may therefore yield more success.

Our recent research demonstrates a rapid change in peripheral inflammatory responses after experimental stroke. Furthermore, a peripheral inflammatory stimulus prior to experimental stroke worsens outcome, which mirrors clinical findings. The overall aim of this project therefore is to further investigate the contribution of peripheral inflammation to CI. More specifically this project will establish whether the brain endothelium and parenchyma in animals with a raised peripheral inflammatory profile is in a 'primed' state, which makes it more susceptible to increased injury in response to experimental stroke and/or SAH.

To achieve the above aim relevant experimental models of stroke and SAH will be used along with immunohistochemical, multiplex and modern bioimaging techniques.

The studentship: This studentship is available to UK and other EU nationals (due to funding criteria) and provides fees and stipend subject to eligibility. Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a first or upper second class honours degree in a related area.

Applications are encouraged from students with a relevant biological sciences background.

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Lecturer in English and Literacies Education, University of New England

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in English and Literacies Education
University of New England, Australia - School of Education

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

The School of Education has a strong profile in providing highly regarded pre-service and postgraduate teacher education in the Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary areas, in which the work in English and Literacies Education plays a key role. Courses are offered both on campus and via distance education. The English and Literacies team through the Centre for Research in English and Multiliteracies Education (CREME) http://www.une.edu.au/creme/ has an extensive research program including large ARC projects in multiliteracies and a large and increasing group of doctoral and masters research students.

The successful applicant will augment the current English and Literacies team, enhancing its expanding role in conducting significant externally funded research projects, supervising higher degree research students and contributing to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and teacher professional learning.

Essential criteria for appointment include a doctoral qualification in a relevant field of study and professional experience relevant to the education of students in primary or secondary school contexts. The successful applicant will also need to demonstrate knowledge of key research, theories, policies and practices in English and Literacies Education, including current trends, challenges and reforms. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, applicants will also require a sound record of scholarly publication including papers in refereed journals, experience in the supervision of research higher degree students, evidence of capacity to attract external research funding, and demonstrated success in tertiary teaching.

Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Len Unsworth, Head, School of Education, phone: +61 2 6773 2677 or email: soe@une.edu.au. For further information about the School visit: www.une.edu.au.

Salary: A$84,081 to A$96,822 per annum (Senior Lecturer); or
      A$68,796 to A$81,535 per annum (Lecturer)
      plus 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging

Closing Date: 23 November 2009
Reference No: 209/153i

An application package, including selection criteria that must be addressed, may be obtained from www.une.edu.au/recruit or by phoning Human Resource Services, +61267733972. Applications will be received up to 5pm on the closing date.

http://www.une.edu.au

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.

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PhD Studentships in Engineering and Computing, Coventry University

PhD Studentships in Engineering and Computing
Coventry University - Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Bursary will cover full UK / EU fees plus a maintenance grant of £6,252 per annum.

Start date: January 2010

The Faculty of Engineering and Computing undertakes high quality research with industrial and academic partners in the areas of:
* Applied Mathematics
* Computer Science and Informatics
* Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
* Library and Information Management
* The Built Environment

We are seeking to increase the level of research activity by offering PhD studentships with associated bursaries across all our subject areas. Successful applicants will study under one of our professors or readers in their research centre or group.

For more information on the individual studentships, please visit our website at www.coventry.ac.uk

Experience required

Applicants will be expected to have a good Honours or Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised academic institution. An IELTS score of 7 is required for students who do not have English as a first language.

Bursaries

Each Studentship is for a period of three years at the end of which it is expected that the PhD will be completed. The bursary to support each Studentship will cover the full time fees for a home/EU student and a maintenance grant of £6252 per annum. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake some unpaid teaching duties within the Faculty. Overseas students are welcome to apply however they will need to pay the balance between overseas and home/EU fees.

How to apply
Please submit an application form, a research proposal in your intended area of study, a detailed CV, 2 references and a covering letter addressed to Professor Peter White, by email to research-apps.pg@coventry.ac.uk

For an application form please visit the link:

http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/studentships

For any queries please contact:

Admissions Team
Tel: 024 7688 8857 / 024 7688 7667
Email: research-apps.pg@coventry.ac.uk

Closing date: 13th November 2009

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Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty

Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships

Candidates have from October 5th to November 30th 2009 to apply for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships.

Call for Applications for the 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships

Candidates have from October 5th to November 30th 2009 to apply for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships.

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering and related disciplines* to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, Faculty for the Future has grown to become a community of 110 women from 35 countries.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines. Grant recipients are therefore selected as much for their leadership capabilities as their scientific talents and they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

Faculty for the Future grants are in the range of USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year, and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the actual costs of study and living in the chosen location.

Candidates should be enrolled or applying to their selected graduate schools when submitting their Faculty for the Future grant request. Candidates must have a proven track record of teaching experience, demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to encourage young women into the sciences and hold an excellent academic record.

The online application form will be available as of October 5th, 2009. Sample versions of new forms are now available for consultation at the link below so candidates can start preparing their application content. Information about the Faculty for the Future fellowship program is found at www.foundation.slb.com/fftf

*Awards in biological sciences are limited.

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PhD Scholarships in the Fields of Science and Technology, University of Naples

International PhD Scholarships in the Fields of Science and Technology of Novel Materials, Smart sensors, and Imaging Technologies, the University of Naples, Italy, Federico II

The International PhD Program on “Novel Technologies for Materials, Sensors and Imaging” (TIMSI) at the University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy) is seeking talented foreign students for training and research in the fields of Science and Technology of Novel Materials, Smart sensors, and Imaging Technologies.

For the academic year 2009/2010 we will have positions with scholarships reserved for students not resident in Italy and educated abroad. To apply, candidates shall have to complete their M. Sc. or equivalent degree, not later than October 31, 2009.

Applications, either by mail or fax or e-mail, MUST REACH the Doctorate Office of the University of Naples “Federico II” BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2009.

Information, including the document with the formal call and the forms to be filled, is available at this page, or at the TIMSI web-page information on the PhD program and the fellowship support is available.

Contacts:
PhD Chairman: Prof. Antonello Andreone
e-mail: andreone@unina.it

PhD Secretary: Mr. Guido Celentano
e-mail: timsiphd@na.infn.it
tel. +39 081 676870

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20 PhD Position at CREAM-EU Projects

CREAM is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network, funded by the European Commission within the 7th Framework Programme and will start on September 1, 2009.

CREAM includes 20 PhD (three years) and 3 postdoc (two years) projects. All projects are related to developing ecological models for the risk assessment of chemicals, primarily pesticides. Many projects include, or even focus on, empirical work.

CREAM is offering a total of 20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral positions, which will be formally advertised in September 2009 with expected start dates in late 2009 or early 2010. CREAM is an EC funded Initial Training Network of 13 partner organisations and 9 associated partner organisations from 9 European countries. The partners in CREAM represent the main sectors involved in chemical risk assessment (industry, academia, regulatory authorities) and who are interested in exploring how mechanistic effect models can add value to the risk assessment process. The overall aim of CREAM is to develop and experimentally validate a suite of mechanistic effect models that are based on Good Modelling Practice. CREAM will provide world class training for the next generation of ecological modellers, emphasizing transparency and rigorous model evaluation as core elements of the modelling process.

We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. population ecology.
2. ecotoxicology.
3. ecological risk assessment.
4. ecological modelling.
5. programming.

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with Marie Curie rules of the European Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm). According to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a member state, associated country or third country. They must be nationals of a country other than that of the premises of the host organisation where they will carry out their project. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of selection by the host institution (short stays such as holidays are not taken into account).

Applicants should send CV, list of publications, reprints of relevant publications, copies of academic transcripts, two letters of reference including contact information of the referees, and a one-page statement of applicant’s expected contribution to and benefit from participation in CREAM. Applicants should clearly indicate (preferably indicating priority of preference) for which CREAM project(s) they would like to be considered. Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Details on the projects are described on the corresponding webpages of this site. Details on the job announcements are linked to pages desribing the project partners (see also the overview table below).

Potentially interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant partners prior to formally submitting an application. Positions are subject to funding.

Expected Application Deadline: 15 October 2009

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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Description:

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programs in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Eligibility

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

The Fellowship

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,0001 and a conference travel allowance of HK$10,0001 per year for the awardees for a maximum period of three years. 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year2.

1.US$1 = HK$7.8 (rate for reference only)
2.Academic year in Hong Kong normally starts in September.

Review Panels

Applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by two Selection Panels with experts in the broad areas, one for science, medicine, engineering and technology and another one for humanities, social science and business studies.

Selection Criteria

While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Review Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates:

1. Academic excellence;
2. Research ability and potential;
3. Communication, and interpersonal skills; and
4. Leadership abilities.

Application Process

The Scheme will call for application in early September 2009.

Each applicant may choose up to two programs in one or two institutions for PhD study when applying for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. Application should be made through the Online Application System (OAS) which will be available in early September 2009. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship application is also regarded as a formal application for admission to the PhD program(s) offered by the institution(s) concerned. Applicants are therefore required to fully comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programs except the application deadline, which should strictly follow the stipulated deadline for the Fellowship scheme. Admission requirements of individual institutions are as follows:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(website: www.polyu.edu.hk/ro/hkphd-fellowship/)

In parallel to the Fellowship application, each application will be processed by the relevant institution(s) as a normal application for PhD admission. Individual institutions may conduct interview with applicants where necessary. Institutions may also admit candidates not selected for the Fellowship Scheme and offer them with postgraduate studentship of the institutions if they are considered to be qualified.

Postgraduate Studies in Hong Kong
For more information on postgraduate studies in Hong Kong, please visit the Joint Institutions homepage at www.grad.edu.hk/grad/.

Enquiries

For enquiries about the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, please address your questions to HKPF@ugc.edu.hk.

For enquiries about the PhD programmes and admission requirements, please contact the respective institutions directly. The contacts of each institution are as follows:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Office,
Room M501, Li Ka Shing Tower,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Telephone number: (852) 3400 3635
Fax number: (852) 2355 7651
Email: roro@polyu.edu.hk

Interested candidates please contact Dr. Patrick S.W. Fong, Department of Building & Real Estate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for discussions on possible topics/proposals in Knowledge Management.

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PhD Position at University of Camerino, Italy

The University of Camerino –School of Advanced Studies (from here named SAS) is opening a call for participation to doctoral courses (XXV cycle) in the areas of scientific research listed below:

1. Architecture and Design
2. Chemical, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
3. Earth Sciences
4. Information Science and Complex Systems
5. Legal, Political and Social Sciences
6. Life Sciences
7. Physics
8. Veterinary Sciences

The course length is three years with a final thesis to be written in English. In addition to activities for the preparation of the final thesis, doctoral candidates are expected to participate in training activities organized by the SAS. Conducting some research in public or private laboratories external to the host University is strongly encouraged. To attain the final qualification there should be at least six months residence at a non-Italian research or higher education Institution.

Scholarships will be awarded to the best doctoral candidates and maintained for three years, monitoring the results each year. The number of scholarships will be available on the web site. Candidates without scholarship will also be admitted by a number not exceeding that of the candidates with scholarship.

The selection is open to graduates regardless of nationality, in possession of a five year university degree or its non-Italian equivalent. In cases where the University degree of the candidate is not officially recognized as equivalent, the Council of the SAS will rule on the validity of the degree qualification obtained abroad for the sole purpose of allowing participation in the admission process.

The selection is also open to candidates who do not already possess the required degree, provided conferral takes place by October 31st, 2009. In this case admission will be conditional, and the candidate will be required, under D.P.R. n. 445/00 art. 47, to present the degree certificate or a notarised copy before November 10th, 2009.

The Admission to doctoral courses is independent from the age of the candidate. For the award of a scholarship candidates must have obtained the degree valid for admission to doctoral courses from no more than six years on the expiring date of this call.

For application, candidates must fill out the online application form available at the website www.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/call.asp by August 21st 2009.

Call for application:
http://web.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/call.asp
http://web.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/documenti/bd_concorsoXXV_ciclo_en.pdf

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PhD in SMTC - NTU, Singapore

There are several PhD scholarships available for Jan 2010 intake at the Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

If you have a good academic record and English skills and an interest in membrane technology you can apply to study for a PhD in the SMTC. Upon admission, you may be eligible for a scholarship that includes the tuition fee and a stipend of S$2K and S$2.5K per month before and after PhD confirmation examination respectively for living expenses.

Benefits

• Membrane technology and applications for EWT is a fast growing area that offers exciting research opportunities
• A strong demand for PhDs and researchers well trained in membrane technology for the water and environmental industries in Singapore.
• SMTC projects are fundamental & applied, usually with Industry & PUB links.
• SMTC provides strong group support & involves experienced Post Doc fellows;
• A period of 3 to 6 months in an overseas lab gives international experience.

Interested applicant can submit their CV together with the names of 2 referees by email to Prof. Tony Fane or A/Prof. Wang Rong by email.

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Lecture in Department Of Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Departmental Lecturership
Civil Engineering
Department Of Engineering Science

Grade 7: Salary £28,839 - £35,469 with a discretionary range to £38,757 p.a.

Applications are invited for the above post, tenable from 1 October 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post is for a fixed period of four years. It offers a candidate with high potential the scope to develop a research programme in collaboration with a strong research group. The successful candidate will also assist in the teaching of the department, the expected teaching load being about half that of a tenured University lecturer. Applicants should have research experience and interests in the field of civil engineering (structures, geotechnics, fluids or applications to sustainable energy).

Further particulars and details of how to apply are available from www.eng.ox.ac.uk, or by emailing: head@eng.ox.ac.uk.

Please quote reference number DF09024 in all correspondence.

Applications are to arrive no later than August 14th 2009

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PhD: In-situ Spectroscopic Reaction Monitoring and Modelling Studies of Atomic Layer Deposition Processes , Tyndall National Institute

Science Foundation Ireland has recently made a major award of a Strategic Research Cluster (SRC) Grant to a group of researchers based at the Tyndall National Institute and University College Cork, Dublin City University and Queen s University Belfast together with industrial partners Intel Ireland and Seagate Technologies. This SRC is entitled FORME - for Functional Oxides and Related Materials for Electronics. The specific aims of this Cluster are to study a range of processes associated with the development of next-generation CMOS devices and also to work towards device architectures that go far beyond CMOS technology. The team concerned represents a mixture of Materials Chemists, Physicists and industrial partners with activities spanning materials synthesis and characterisation, advanced thin layer growth, surface science studies and the optical, electrical and magnetic characterisation of a wide range of oxides and related materials.

Following this award the FORME SRC wishes to announce a major postgraduate student recruitment opportunity, through which up to 14 postgraduate students will be appointed across partner laboratories in Cork and Dublin.

Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified individuals possessing a first class or upper second class Honours degrees (or equivalent), in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related disciplines.

Title: In-situ spectroscopic reaction monitoring and modeling studies of atomic layer deposition processes

Job Description:

1. Perform research in the area noted above, under the guidance of the FORME-nominated supervisor.
2. Work as part of a closely-knit research team, sharing resources and experimental facilities with other research personnel.
3. Acquire specific skills in sample preparation and characterisation.
4. Learn how to work safely, and adopt these practices as required by Tyndall and the associated partner institutions in FORME.
5. Work within the ISO guidelines as required by Tyndall (NB the other institutions involved may have other guidelines that must be adopted).
6. Acquire specific transferable skills in terms of time management, reporting, keeping of formal laboratory notebooks and communication of results.
7. Present findings at a variety of national and international meetings including both closed and open seminars, workshops and conferences.
8. Prepare and defend reports and other materials designed to be effective metrics of progress, as required by Tyndall and its partner institutions where appropriate.
9. Attend training courses and lectures as required by the supervisor and achieve appropriate standards in the assessments associated with these.
10. Prepare a thesis of the standard required for the award of the degree of PhD as laid down in the code of practice for PhD students specified by Tyndall/UCC and its associated partner organisations.
11. At the end of the period of study, attend a defence of thesis examination and satisfy the examiners in terms of the procedures laid down for such examinations by UCC/Tyndall and its associated partner institutions.

For further information, please contact Prof. Martyn Pemble at martyn.pemble@tyndall.ie

To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.ie,quoting the reference number.

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.

Tyndall National Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To apply for this post, complete the application form and forward with a detailed curriculum vitae and references to:

HR Department
Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings, Prospect Row, Cork, Ireland
Fax: +353-21-4904058

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PhD Student Position in Medical Image Analysis

"Soft-Tissue Segmentation"

Within the scope of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) for Computer Aided and Image Guided Interventions (CO-ME) the Medical Image Analysis Center (MIAC) at the University of Basel is developing methods to segment facial soft tissue.

The available challenging PhD position is part of a larger multidisciplinary project in the field of cranio maxillo facial (CMF) surgery planning. The project involves both theoretical and applied research aspects, and will be performed in close collaboration with researchers of multiple Universities in Switzerland and the MR physics group at the University Hospital in Basel in particular.

The state-of-the-art methods for segmenting anatomical structures in the head for CMF surgery planning require lot of manual intervention and is a time-consuming task. The focus of this work will thus be on automising this tedious manual segmentation task as much as possible. The problem will be addressed by using a model-based segmentation approach combined with optimised MR sequences. These MR sequences are developed in close collaboration with a PhD student from the MR physics group.

This project will be supported by top clinicians in the area. The candidate must have strong communication skills, the ability to combine basic research activities with the needs of clinicians and be willing to work in a clinical environment.

We are looking for a motivated, proactive person with a background in computer science, biomedical engineering, physics, mathematics or other related field. The candidate will have solid programming skills, as well as a good background in general engineering mathematics. A MSc degree or comparable previous experience is required to join the PhD program at our University.

Interested candidates should send their resumes with references and school transcripts to:

Prof. Dr. Philippe Cattin
Medical Image Analysis Center
University of Basel
Spitalstrasse 21
CH-4031 Basel, Switzerland
email: philippe.cattin@unibas.ch
http://miac.unibas.ch

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Electronic Engineering PhD Studentship, University of Hull

Developing Novel Chemical Sensors Systems for Measuring Water Quality in the Environment

Date of expiry: Wednesday, 8th July 2009

This project aims to a develop novel, high-resolution water quality measuring system using innovative miniaturised "lab-on-a-chip" sensing devices to measure substances of environmental importance. It will require closely integrated development of the chemical and fluidic system together the electronic sensing and signal processing. Data obtained from using these sensors will help advance the science of hydro chemistry and should lead to a cheap and reliable method for monitoring water quality. This will help regulatory agencies, industries and agriculture monitor and mitigate their environmental impacts, and provide a method for the early detection of polluted water supplies, for instance from toxic algal blooms or acts of terrorism.

The engineering student will work on areas such as electronic sensor development, signal processing, system design and modelling, self-test and diagnosis; collaborating closely with the chemistry student.

This work is part of a fully-funded EPSRC project entitled "Novel technologies for in site environmental monitoring: linking sensor development to improved pollutant transport models". See: http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/G014221/1

Other partners involved are the University of Reading, the Center for Ecology and Hydrology and the Environment Agency. The Reading student will focus on field deployment of the devices, analysing the resulting data and developing pollutant transport modeling techniques.

Applicants should have a good (1st or 2.1) and relevant BEng or MEng degree in electronic, mechatronic or systems engineering. The studentship will suit candidates who have an engineering background which includes electronics and have an interest in sensors, systems design modeling and simulation, and mixed systems testing. There will also be some fieldwork in evaluating the sensor systems in the environment and the opportunity to work with professional staff in the other institutions. This will be excellent training in the inter-disciplinary, inter-institutional methods characteristic of modern research.

The student will join the Department of Engineering at the University of Hull and also work closely with the Department of Chemistry. http://www.hull.ac.uk/engineering/ and http://www.hull.ac.uk/chemistry/

The studentship is available from 28 September 2009. The stipend will be £13,290 per year and all fees and training costs will be paid.

Funding Notes

The studentship is open to any nationality (subject to immigration status) BUT will pay UK tuition fees only. Fees (2009/10) for UK and other EU students are currently £3225 p.a. Overseas students pay £11500 p.a. Therefore overseas students will have to find an extra £8275 p.a. as well as living costs. For detailed information see http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining/StudentEligibility.htm

Please Contact

Project Supervisors: Dr Bell in Engineering (I.M.Bell@hull.ac.uk) and Prof. Greenway in Chemistry (G.M. Greenway@hull.ac.uk)

Applications to: Postgraduate Admissions Secretary,
Department of Engineering, University of Hull, HULL, HU6 7RX,United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1482 465 141
FAX: +44 1482 466 664
Email: engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk

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Ph.D.-students and post-doc researchers in Bioinformatics und Biostatistics, Germany

Post-doc positions are limited to 2 years but can be prolonged. Ph.D.-positions are limited to 3 years. In our research projects, we model oncogenic signal transduction pathways for the computational classification of cancer.

The successsful candidate will have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. respectively in physics, statistics, computer science, mathematics, medicine or biology. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields are advantageous but not required:

• Machine learning
• Statistics
• Microarray Analysis
• Cancer biology

You should be interested in the development and the numeric evaluation of mathematical models in an interdisciplinary context.

Handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be treated preferentially.

Qualified woman are encouraged to apply.

Universität Regensburg
Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Genomik
Prof. Dr. Rainer Spang
Josef-Engert-Str. 9 (Biopark 1)
93053 Regensburg
Email: Rainer.Spang@klinik.uni-regensburg.de

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MSc Business Informatics, Reading University

Informatics - Management and Utilisation of Information
Informatics Research Center

Business informatics focuses on information management and information processing in organisations to bring added-value to the business. Designed for aspiring business consultants and analysts, this program places an emphasis on the understanding of the critical role of information in relation to business strategies, business processes, and decision-making. The course develops students' knowledge and skills with specific focus on business intelligence and business performance analysis using information management and processing techniques.

This program should appeal to students from a wide range of subject backgrounds, including business and management, information systems, science, engineering, and humanities, and will prepare graduates to take on challenging information management and leadership roles in competitive business environments. Our employable graduates have gone on to pursue successful multidisciplinary careers for companies including: Accenture, Avaya, CapGemini, Citibank, Deloitte, IBM, etc. Job roles include business / management consultants, information specialists / advisors, researchers, software engineers, IT operations managers, systems analysts and developers.

A student is required to complete 6 taught modules and a dissertation project. The dissertation is normally relevant to a practical problem and may have a link with a commercial partner, allowing students to gain access to relevant employable skills.

Program Duration: Full-time 12 months / Part-time 36 months
Start Date: January or October

Entry Requirements: Applicants are generally expected to have obtained an upper second-class honours degree, or the international equivalent, in a related science field, or in a social science with basic IT knowledge and skills. Relevant industry experience is also acceptable, subject to the University of Reading's APEL rules. Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have obtained IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570. We provide a presessional English course for those who have achieved IELTS 5.5 with excellent academic results.

Fee, Expenses and Scholarships:

Details of tuition fees can be found at: www.reading.ac.uk/study/fees/pg-feestable.asp. For up-to-date information regarding living costs, please see: www.reading.ac.uk/life/life-livingcosts.asp. Studentships are available for all outstanding and non-EU applicants. For further details please see: www.reading.ac.uk/irc/irc-studentship.asp

Contact:
Miss Nicky Jones
irc.enquiries@reading.ac.uk
Tel.: +441183784417

Postal address:
Informatics Research Centre
The University of Reading
Ground Floor, Building 42
Reading, RG6 6WB, UK

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Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies, Oxford University

Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies – OeSS project
Saïd Business School

Grade 7: Salary £28,839 - £35,469 p.a.

The Saïd Business School is one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most prestigious management schools. It boasts a record of outstanding research across a wide range of social sciences and areas of business and management. Further information about the School is available at http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk.

We are now seeking to recruit a research fellow with a background (or interest) in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or a cognate social science discipline to work on a project exploring the legal, ethical and institutional issues associated with grid enabled e-Sciences. The focus for the research fellow is to investigate the genesis of new knowledge from the application and development of advanced Internet and grid technologies. In particular, the focus is to examine the ways in which new modes of visualisation and of data sharing are implicated in the production of scientific knowledge.

The researcher should have a PhD in science and technology studies or relevant cognate discipline or a higher degree and considerable relevant experience, especially in fieldwork, demonstrated research record, experience of, or familiarity with, ethnographic research methods, ability to work both independently and as part or a team and excellent communications skills, both oral and in writing.

This is a fixed-term position for three years.

Applicants who would need a work visa if appointed to the post are asked to note that under the UK’s new points-based migration system they will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient points.

This position is based at Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP. Further information about this opportunity is available at http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about/vacancies, by telephoning 01865 422769 or emailing vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk. A full covering letter indicating how you fulfil the requirements of the post together with a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of research publications and the names and complete contact details (including email addresses if possible) of two referees, should be sent to the Human Resources Department at the Saïd Business School, Egrove Park, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5NY or vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date is 10.00 a.m. on Monday 1 June 2009.

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Lecturer @ Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia

Chemical Engineering Technology
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology

Fall Semester (September 2009)

Job Description: Jubail Industrial College has opportunities for well-qualified committed individuals to work as Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Chemical Engineering Technology of the Chemical and Process Engineering Technology Department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The applicants should have a strong background in their field of specialty with good presentation and computer skills. Experience in curriculum development will be an advantage.

Job Specification: Qualification required is M.Sc. or Ph.'D. in Chemical Engineering / Technology with specialization in one of the following areas: (a) Process Control, (b) Process Troubleshooting, (c) Process Simulation and Optimization.

Experience: 3 years teaching in a polytechnic or technical college/university in the relevant field and 2 years industrial experience.

Skills/Knowledge: Applicants will be expected to teach at the undergraduate level, develop course materials, and experiments in their chosen specialty, exploiting the many opportunities for facility and curriculum development.

Salary/Benefit: Two-year renewable contract with tax-free competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience, plus settling-in and transportation allowances, service increments and end-of-service gratuity. Air tickets are provided for up to four persons on appointment and termination, and for the annual summer vacation. Free education for two children up to the age of 18, furnished accommodation or payment in-lieu, and free medical and dental are included. There is an eight-week vacation in the summer and two weeks each at the end of Ramadan and at Hajj periods.

Environment: Jubail is an attractive place to live. It is located on the shore of the Gulf, with excellent beaches and opportunities for swimming, diving and fishing and also for trips into the desert. There is a well equipped sports-center very near to the College as well as a range of shopping facilities. An hour's drive away is the town of Khobar which has an array of shops and restaurants of world-class standard, whilst excellent library facilities are available at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran.

To apply :

Mail, fax or e-mail covering letter, detailed resume and a recent photo (Date of expiry: Tuesday, 7th July 2009) to:

The Managing Director
Jubail Industrial College
P.O. Box 10099, Jubail Industrial City 31961, Saudi Arabia
Tel : 00 966 3 340 2018; Fax: 00 966 3 341 1258
E-mail: md@jic.edu.sa.

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Research Studentships in Engineering & Information Sciences, Middlesex University

Applications are invited for up to five Postgraduate Research Scholarships to work in the areas listed below. They are offered on a full-time basis and cover a maintenance award, fee payments (at the UK/EU rate) and research support costs. The Scholarships are for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

The level of the maintenance element of the Scholarships is linked to the level of corresponding awards made by UK research councils and is subject to regular review. Maintenance payments from 1 Oct 2009 will be £13,290pa. The studentship bursaries are free of both tax and national insurance contributions.

In addition to work on the doctoral research project, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to associated activities within the School.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a minimum of a first or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent, and preferably a good masters degree, in a relevant area. If your first language is not English, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 575 (paper-based), 231 (computer-based).

Research Project Areas

The School is currently seeking well qualified students to work on research projects in the following areas:

1. Human-Computer Interaction

• Naturalistic decision making and representation design, in complex dynamic environments such as command and control centres
• Interaction strategies with virtual environments and objects
• Relative effectiveness of different media types on human performance

2. Algorithms, Architecture and Networks

• Bio–medical signal and image processing
• Telecommunications, data networks, optimisation and security
• Cell assemblies

3.Software Process, Practice and Design

• Ethical and legal aspects of Computing
• Complex process and project management

4.Engineering Systems

• Autonomous air and ground vehicles
• Knowledge management and frameworks

How to apply

Applicants should submit an application form and a CV (including the names of 2 academic referees) plus a personal statement explaining your interest in the project area you have chosen and any relevant experience or knowledge that you may have. The statement should not be more than 1,500 words in length.

Applications forms, CVs and personal statements should be submitted to :

Patricia Babatunde,
Middlesex University Research & Business Office
The Burroughs
London
NW4 4BT

For further information, email csresman@mdx.ac.uk or call +442084114836 .

Deadline for applications: 29th May 2009
Interviews to be held    : June 2009

General enquiries to: Dr Stefan Narkiewicz

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Senior Lecturer, University Of Ulster

Organisational and Business Communication
School of Communication

Ref         : J08/590/A
Salary      : £46,305 - £53,680
Base        : Jordanstown
Closing date: 8 May 2009

The postholder will be required to make a major contribution to academic leadership within the School. Applicants must have research and teaching experience with evidence of leadership capacity and a track record of publications.

Note: Travel expenses paid from point of entry to UK only.

Our preferred method of issuing application packs is via our website at www.ulster.ac.uk/jobs

T: 028 7032 4072. E: jobs@ulster.ac.uk

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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Head of Advocacy and Communications - Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, Oxford University

Head of Advocacy and Communications
Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network

Grade 9: Salary £42,351 - £49,096 p.a.

More than 500 million become severely ill with malaria every year and more than 1 million die from the effects of the disease. The Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN), working with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will set up a global drug resistance information resource so that more of the right drugs can get to the right people at the right time, and the drugs will last longer. Details can be found at http://www.wwarn.org/.

The Head of Advocacy and Communications is a new role within the new WWARN office in Oxford. The postholder will develop communications, advocacy, and fundraising strategies and implement these across the network. They will lead the drive to advocate WWARN’s activities globally and raise new funds to support these activities.

You will have significant experience of promoting health or science related activities to a broad audience and developing strategies for advocacy and fundraising. Strong diplomatic skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people from different cultures is essential, as is the availability to travel. You will have creative flair and the ability to motivate others. Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese is highly desirable.

The post is available for four years in the first instance.

An application form and a job description are available from the Senior Personnel and Finance Officer at CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford OX3 7LJ (tel: 01865 857413; email: bethany.valentine@ndm.ox.ac.uk), or from the website: http://www.ndm.ox.ac.uk/ndmjr/about/jobvacancies. Please quote reference HB-09-035-CM. The closing date for applications is 8 May 2009.

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Head of Department Engineering Vacancy, Sheffield University

Head of Department - Engineering
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Vacancy reference ACE 599/08
Salary circa £60,000 per annum

Sheffield Hallam University has long had a reputation for innovation and enhancement. This new, strategic role is the result of a new corporate plan and a restructure at departmental level.

The Department of Engineering, which includes the University Mathematics Group, delivers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has established partnerships with leading organisations such as Network Rail and Rolls Royce. In collaboration with the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), staff are engaged in high profile research and knowledge transfer projects.

As an outstanding individual with a strong academic profile, you will provide inspirational and strategic leadership to this successful department in a highly ambitious faculty. Developing and implementing both academic and business strategy, you will improve the quality of academic delivery, build national and international reputation, nurture strong networks and strengthen accountability. Effective people management and influencing skills are essential as is your ability to see your ideas through to implementation.

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Professor Graham Button on tel: 0114 2253160.

Closing date: 8 May 2009 by 3.00pm

Further information and application forms are available from www.shu.ac.uk/jobs or telephone 0114 225 3950 or email recruitment@shu.ac.uk or by mail:

Human Resources Department
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus
Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB

Please be aware we only accept completed Sheffield Hallam University application forms. You must complete an application form, but may also submit a CV in support of your application.

Working towards equal opportunities

http://www.shu.ac.uk/

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PhD Scholarship in Engineering and Life sciences, Loughborough University

PhD scholarship
Numerical and Experimental 3-D Study of strain/stress fields in Engineering and Life sciences

PhD scholarship jointly funded by the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, UK, and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM), Châlons en Champagne, France. The successful candidate will spend 18 months in Châlons en Champagne and 18 months in Loughborough, aiming for a dual doctorate degree.

Up to £12,600 per annum tax free plus tuition fees.

Ref: PDR200409

Loughborough University has a world-leading reputation in the development and application of optical interferometric techniques for measuring strain fields on the surfaces of engineering components. The Mechanics and Manufacturing Laboratory at ENSAM has extensive expertise in the area of inverse identification of material properties from full-field measurements. This project aims to extend novel optical techniques to allow the mapping of strain fields and mechanical properties inside the volume of weakly scattering materials, in a non-contact way and with high sensitivity and high spatial resolution. Specific problems that will be addressed include:

• Inverse problem solution: Extraction of depth-resolved distributions of material properties inside weakly scattering materials by means of Finite Element Updating (FEU) and the Virtual Fields Method (VFM) from experimentally measured displacement fields.
• Medical applications: Evaluation of elastic modulus distributions from displacement measurements through-the-thickness of the human eye cornea to numerically predict corneal behaviour after laser ablation in refractive surgery.
• Engineering applications: Measurement of 3-D displacement fields inside 3-D granular packs under known loads to evaluate contact forces and the resulting stress distribution within the pack.
• The ideal candidate will hold, or be expecting, a 1st class or 2:1 honours degree in mechanical engineering or physical science subject, preferably with proven experience in Finite Element Analysis. Strong theoretical and numerical analysis skills, proven ability to undertake experimental projects and proficiency in MATLAB/C++ computer programming language are also required.

At Châlons en Champagne, a scholarship grant of 13,200 € p.a. will be paid by the Champagne Ardenne Regional Council. At Loughborough University, a scholarship grant of £12,600 p.a. plus PhD student fees will be paid by the Wolfson School for EU applicants; in all other cases the student will be responsible for £4,600 towards the cost of the full overseas rate.

Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact Prof. Fabrice Pierron, ENSAM, at fabrice.pierron@chalons.ensam.fr or Dr. Pablo D. Ruiz, Loughborough University, at P.D.Ruiz@lboro.ac.uk. An application form and further details are available from Ms Jo Mason, Research Administrator (J.R.Mason@lboro.ac.uk). Please quote the reference PDR200409 on your initial enquiry to Ms Mason and on the application form.

The closing date for applications to this post is 15th June­­­­­­­ 2009.

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