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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