PhD Studentship in Energy and Sustainable Development

Closing date  :  30 January 2011
Interview date:  22 February 2011

Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD)
Three years, full scholarship comprising stipend and UK fees

Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated individuals for a PhD studentship, commencing 01 April 2011.

The successful applicant will join a team from the IESD, at De Montfort University, who are part of an exciting €12.8M project funded by the European Commission, which will develop a new kind of enterprise software for the factory of the future. This software will promote 'energy awareness' in the context of production management of future factories to enable them to make best use of available energy resources.

The post is for three years and offers a stipend (currently £13,590 per annum) and fees at the UK (Home) rate; overseas applications are welcomed but fees would be charged at the overseas rate and the student will have to pay the balance.

The KAP project has partners from the European automotive and semiconductor manufacturing sectors, research organisations and universities who are responsible for a range of work packages leading to the creation and demonstration of a new kind of production management tool for industry. The main role of the De Montfort team within KAP is to assist in the creation of a factory-wide hierarchical model of energy consumption and to design an energy monitoring infrastructure to support this model. The model will include a classification of energy carriers and energy using devices appropriate to the factory of the future.

You will join a large group of higher degree students and work alongside other research staff in the IESD's excellent self-contained research base in the renowned Queens Building. You will be provided with excellent facilities and funding for travel, eg to present work at conferences. You will be offered bespoke training necessary for your project.

The Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) is an internationally leading research institute focusing on energy and sustainability. The scope of its research ranges from the clean and efficient use of energy, to integrated renewable energy technologies and the environmental quality of the built environment. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008), 65% of the Institute's research was rated "world leading" or "internationally excellent".

Informal enquires may be made to either:
Dr Rick Greenough
Tel: +44 (0)116 2078714 or
Dr Neil Brown
Tel: +44 (0)116 2577851

An application form is available from:
Miss Clare Perry
Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
De Montfort University,
Queens Building, The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH
Tel: 0116 257 7979
Fax: 0116 257 7977
Email: cperry@dmu.ac.uk.

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PhD Studentship in Speech-based Security over the Telephone

The College of Engineering invites applications for a fully-funded joint PhD with the Speech & Image Research Group at Swansea University and Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon at Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse.

About the project:

This is a joint PhD with the Speech & Image Research Group at Swansea University and Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon at Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse.

Over the last 20 years both the Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon and Swansea University have been at the forefront of international research in the area of speaker recognition. This studentship, directly linked to a new EU Eureka/FP7 programme, aims to enhance the security of transactions over the telephone using speech-based signal processing and new biometric approaches.

Candidate eligibility:

• Applicants should be Masters or Bachelor students with a first-class honours degree in a suitable engineering, mathematical or scientific discipline.
• A good working knowledge of English is essential; a good knowledge of French is desirable.
• Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only open to UK/EU residents.

Studentship value:

The studentship will cover UK/EU fees as well as a maintenance stipend of around £15,000 per annum.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a CV to :

• Dr John Mason or
• Dr. Jean-Francois Bonastre

Application closing date:
Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Further information:
For informal enquiries contact Dr John Mason

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MSc Business Information Technology

University of East London - School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) and UELconnect

MSc Business Information Technology (BIT) by Distance Learning

(Fully Online)
Achieve an upwardly mobile career by advancing your education online

The programme

This course is designed to help busy people fit studying around their home and work commitments. Our learning materials are highly interactive and easy to use so you can achieve your qualification with total flexibility. On enrolment, you will be provided with introductory materials and information on using UEL's online systems including the Moodle based virtual learning environment, which emphasises social interaction, learning support and knowledge exchange.

Our academic staff members offer extensive experience in both teaching and industry so you are taught by those who have practical knowledge as well as academic understanding of concepts and theories. This fully online MSc will enable you to examine issues relevant to your immediate work environment under the pastoral and mentoring care of university academics. During your studies, you will receive regular two way communication with tutors and full support from our dedicated student advisors. The MSc Business information Technology has particular emphasis on enterprising skills such as strategic technology management, knowledge management systems, security and legal issues with internet technologies and security management.

Your future career
You will gain a recognised qualification and which will equip you to enter a senior role in IT and computing services. You will benefit from opportunities to network and interact with peers around the globe and take advantage of the knowledge and experiences they have.

Programme structure

The programme consists of four 30-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation module (180 M credits in total). There is sustained focus in all modules on areas of practical interest and of demand in today's technology driven business world.

Modules:

1. Strategic IT Management - Designed to enable you to deal competently with the issues related to strategy management and IT.
2. Knowledge Management Systems - Provides you with an understanding of key architectures and related technologies and demonstrates how these are used in the design of knowledge systems to aid enterprise development.
3. Information Technology and Internet Law - Develops your understanding of legal issues raised by the increased use of communication networks such as the Internet.
4. Security Management - Aims to extend your knowledge of network management, systems management and identify the problems associated with security management.
5. 60-credit Dissertation module which includes a taught Research Methods component.
   

Entry requirements

• Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) preferably in a Computing, Business Information Systems or related subject.
• English language requirements IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).
• Start month - September

Apply now
To apply, please contact the Distance Learning team at UELconnect
Website :www.uel.ac.uk/uelconnect
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Tel: 020 8223 3333

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2012 Visiting Fellowship Program, Australia

The Humanities Research Centre was established in 1972 and celebrated 30 years of excellence in the humanities in 2002. It aims to stimulate scholarship and advance research in the Humanities through its objectives.

The HRC interprets the "Humanities" generously, recognising that new methods of theoretical enquiry have done much to break down the traditional distinction between the humanities and the social sciences; recognising, too, the importance of establishing dialogue between the humanities and the natural and technological sciences, and the creative arts.

The Centre encourages interdisciplinary and comparative work, and seeks to take a provocative as well as supportive role in relation to existing humanities studies in Australia. It aims to give special attention to topics and disciplines which stand in need of particular stimulus in Australia. One of its central functions is to bring to Australia scholars of international standing who will provoke fresh ideas within, and beyond, the academic community.

The HRC is now accepting applications for the 2012 Visiting Fellowship Program.

Deadline: Tuesday, 15th March 2011.

For full details, application forms, referees reports and guidelines go to our mini site http://hrc.anu.edu.au. These fellowships are open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria. Please read guidelines.

For more information contact Programs Manager, Leena Messina. by email at: Leena.Messina@anu.edu.au

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PhD Studentship in Nanostructured Silicon Thermoelectrics

University of East Anglia - School of Chemistry

This fully funded studentship is available to start in 2011, under the supervision of Dr Yimin Chao in the internationally recognised School of Chemistry, UEA Norwich; 100% of research activity classified as internationally leading, excellent or recognised.

Funding is available for UK/EU students. Funding awarded for this project will cover tuition fees and stipend for UK students. EU students may be eligible for full funding, or tuition fees only, depending on the funding source. International students will not be eligible for this funding however they are still welcome to apply for the project but would have to find alternative funding.

Project description :

Energy shortage and climate change are two of the most serious problems threatening our society. The proposed silicon nanocrystal thin film is a hitherto unknown "supra nanocrystallite" structure with extraordinary intrinsic thermoelectric properties. Their thermoelectric properties have not previously been investigated. We believe if the proposed novel silicon supra nanostructure could achieve thermoelectric efficiencies high enough to be used commercially, this could be a new approach towards solving current energy and climate problems. If the mechanism of boosting thermoelectric efficiencies in such supra nanostructures can be elucidated, we expect this would have a very significant impact upon current and future fundamental sciences and technologies. Currently approximately 90 percent of power is generated by heat engines that use fossil fuel combustion as a heat source and typically operate at 30-40 percent efficiency. If they could be made more efficient thermoelectric modules could potentially convert part of this low-grade waste heat to electricity, or act as an alternative to photovoltaic cells for converting solar radiation into electricity. Unfortunately, current thermoelectric materials are limited by figure of merit performance, and are toxic, expensive and have weight issues when implemented. Our intention is to address these problems by developing novel thermoelectric material technology with a high figure of merit and efficient transfer mechanisms between thermal and electrical energy for primarily power generation applications. At the end of this study, we will have a highly efficient thermoelectric module consisting of silicon nanoparticles thin film with large Seebeck coefficient, high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. These studies will enrich science, lead to new understanding and identify novel thermoelectrics on nanoscale materials. Potentially the outcome will impact the thermoelectric materials market significantly and contribute towards tackling of climate change through sustainable power generation.

Contact:

For informal enquiries about this position please contact Dr Yimin Chao or the Faculty of Science Admissions Office at sci.pgr.admiss@uea.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1603 593002.

How to apply:

Apply online or download an application form from our website: www.uea.ac.uk/futurestudents/uk/postgraduates/admissions/pgradmissions
Completed application forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office, Faculty of Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday 4th February 2011.

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PhD Opportunities for October 2011

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Applications are invited for studentships for 3-4 year research programmes leading to the degree of PhD. The majority of studentships available are for candidates who meet the EPSRC residency criteria but other sources of funding might be available for very well qualified students.

Information on our main research activities is on our website at www.msm.cam.ac.uk, and prospective candidates are welcome to contact members of the academic staff working in their fields of interest.

In the 2008 RAE, the Department was included in the UK's 4 highest rated science and engineering departments and was the top department in the "Metallurgy and Materials" Unit of Assessment.

The Department is fortunate in possessing world class facilities in the areas of transmission and scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction and polymer characterisation. Close collaborative links exist with industry and other university departments in the UK and abroad.

The minimum academic requirement for admission is an is an upper second class UK honours degree at the level of MSci, MEng, MPhys, MChem etc, or a lower second with a good Master's, (or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject.

Application packs are available via our website : www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/ or from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk) who is happy to answer questions about the admissions process and funding opportunities available.

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PhD scholarship in Process Development, Australia

University of Queensland - School of Chemical Engineering

PhD Scholarship in Process Development of a novel process for recovering a valuable product from an industrial waste.

The University of Queensland is ranked in the top 1% of International Universities according to the Times Higher Education's 2010-2011 World University Rankings. The School of Chemical Engineering is a recognised research strength of the University and staff are associated with six leading research centres. The school is a major research provider to the minerals industry through its metallurgy program, has strong links with industry and has secured a number of strategic partnerships. These collaborations provide for teaching and research programs which are responsive to ongoing industry development.

This project looks at a major problem in the Aluminium industry which is the disposal of approximately 40,000 tonnes per year of a hazardous waste known as spent pot-lining (SPL). It contains significant levels of leachable fluoride and is currently being stored awaiting a suitable treatment technology. The School of Chemical Engineering was awarded an Australian Post-graduate Award (Industry) to develop a novel low-energy and low-cost process for extracting the fluoride from SPL as a useful aluminium fluoride product that can be recycled back into the aluminium industry. If commercialised the benefit will be an end to the stockpiling of SPL in Australia and rest of the world, a more sustainable aluminium industry, and protection of the world's natural fluoride resources. The project is a collaboration between the School of Chemical Engineering and Fluorsid SpA; a fluorochemical company based in Italy.

The role: We are seeking a PhD candidate to join a multi-disciplinary team to develop the novel process. The candidate will carry out experiments looking at both leaching and precipitation. There will be a strong emphasis on the crystallisation of AlF2OH where particle size and purity must meet strict requirements. It is expected that the project will set the candidate up for a career in the aluminium industry, although the chemical principles learned are transferable to many other sectors. The project will involve a period of research in Italy with the sponsoring company.

The person: Applicants should have (or soon to complete) an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline. Considerable laboratory experience and a strong interest in process development are desirable.
Remuneration: The stipend is valued at $27,000-$30,000 per year, tax free for 3 years. Both Australian and International applicants are welcome to apply.
Contact: To discuss the role contact Dr Karen Steel, telephone +617 3365 3977 or email karen.steel@uq.edu.au .

Applications should contain:
(1) covering letter outlining your reasons for applying and suitability for the position
(2) up-to-date CV, and
(3) academic transcript.

Send applications to:
Finance and HR Officer
School of Chemical Engineering
The University of Queensland
ST LUCIA QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA
or email finance@chemeng.uq.edu.au.

Please state in your correspondence that you are applying for the "PhD scholarship in Process Development".

This scholarship is being readvertised. If you applied previously please email Dr Karen Steel for feedback.

Applications close December 31, 2010

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MSc/PhD in Mathematics of Future Wireless Networks, Ireland

Description

Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate research positions at the Hamilton Institute in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute is a multi-disciplinary research centre that seeks to provide a bridge between mathematics and its applications in ICT and biology. Successful candidates will join one of the largest, internationally recognized and most active networking research groups in Ireland.

Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute we are developing new mathematical methods to gain insight and understanding. We combine this theoretical analysis with cutting-edge experimental work, and it is this combination that is one of the distinguishing features of the Hamilton Institute and that is allowing us to advance understanding in scientifically challenging areas of practical significance.

Postgraduate students at the institute are embedded in a vibrant, stimulating research environment and gain a unique education from leading researchers, positioning them well for their career development. The institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits. Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a good (first-class honours or equivalent) degree in Mathematics or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems. Interpersonal skills are required for successful interdisciplinary research, so the candidate should be a team player.

Stipend

Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email:hamilton@nuim.ie.

The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

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DAAD SIEMENS PhD Scholarships 2010/2011

Objectives To do a PhD degree supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Siemens Corporate Technology on one of the topics under current offers (see Annex 1 in attached document)

Target Group: Highly qualified post graduates from one of the listed institutions (attached document)

Scholarship Value
Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month

• A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
• Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
• A study and research subsidy
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

Requirements and Conditions

• Please check the individual offer for information on requirements and host institutions
• German language skills are not mandatory
• In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

Application Documents?
To be arranged in the order mentioned below

• 2 application forms with a passport-size photograph attached to each form. Please ensure that you have signed both forms before sending them to us.
• 2 typed copies of curriculum-vitae (max. 2 pages)
• Abstract of master/diploma thesis
2 typed copies of letter if Intend
• 2 references from senior academics from the applicant’s field of study/research on the proforma available on our website. The referee’s title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp).These should be Confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated.
• Proof of English language skills (TOEFL 550/213/80; IELTS: 5.5>
• 2 copies of all chronologically arranged academic certificates and mark-sheets (all copies must be attested; attested English translation, if the originals are in Hindi; Attestation can be done by a gazetted Government officer).
  

Application Procedure
The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website.
The deadline for submission of applications is 28th Feb. 2010 at DAAD New Delhi Office.
Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Time Line
Application deadline 28th Feb 2010
Selections April 2010 at Head Office
Beginning of PhD studies 1st Oct 2010

Important Information
Kindly Note:
Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents
The first and last name filled in the application form has to be identical to the name in the Passport
Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national Contact Person and Address

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi

For more Information please contact :
German Academic Exchange Service
Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit
IIIrd Floor, 72 Lodi Estate, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel.: +91 11 2461 5148 / 5009
Fax: +91 11 2469 0919
E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org
WWW: www.daaddelhi.org
Further Scholarship Information and Application click here

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Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), University Of Leeds

Session 2010-2011
Closing Date: 29 January 2010

Fully funded University International Research Scholarships are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in Session 2010-2011 for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number to be eligible for a Fully-Funded International Research Scholarship. Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. To apply for a place on a research degree programme, please visit: www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm
• These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree. Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study;
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English Language requirements. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;
• Applicants must not hold another Scholarship

Regulations

These include the following (full information on the regulations will be sent to all successful applicants) :

• Awards must be taken up on 1 October 2010;
• The awards are available for new research students undertaking full-time study leading to the degree of PhD. Students who are already registered for PhD research study are excluded from this competition;
• The award will cover full international fees and a maintenance grant of £13,490 per annum. There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs;
• The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress;
• Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.

Method Of Application

• Applicants must complete all sections of the University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Application Form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits. Attachments are not permitted and all will be disregarded.
• The completed form should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT by no later than 29 January 2010 or by email to pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
• To track the progress of your application, please visit http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk and select the tab ‘Application Tracking’, then follow the instructions on screen.

Application Procedure & Result

Applications are logged by the Postgraduate Scholarships Office and passed on to the relevant Schools for initial consideration. After a School selection process, recommendations for award are then made at Faculty level and final approval given by the University Scholarships Group. Applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of March 2010. The University will publish the names of the successful applicants within the University and externally on the University website.

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Doctoral Studentships 2010, University of Manchester

The University of Manchester - Manchester Business School

Closing Date: 25 February 2010

The projects

We are seeking applicants with outstanding academic performance in both their undergraduate and Masters degrees who wish to pursue PhD studies in any area of research expertise within the School:

• Accounting
• Decision Sciences
• Finance
• Financial and Digital Innovation
• Healthcare and Public Sector Management
• Human Resource Management
• Employment Relations & Law
• i-Gov
• International Business
• Information Systems and Interactive Systems
• Marketing
• Organisation Studies
• Organisational Psychology
• Project Management
• Services Systems Design
• Technology & Entrepreneurship
• Management & Policy

These studentships are for candidates commencing full-time doctoral programme in Manchester Business School in September 2010. The awards offer up to four years funding, including tuition fees and approx £13,000 annual stipend. These are open to UK, EU and international students.

The posts consist of teaching and/or research duties. The post holders will benefit from career development in all aspects of academic work including attendance at development sessions for junior faculty, mentoring and training, working closely with supervisors and research groups to develop publication opportunities and involvement in other School research activities.

Enquiries
Anusarin Lowe
Phone: +44 (0) 161 275 0784
Email: anusarin.lowe@mbs.ac.uk
More information: www.mbs.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch

Applications:

1. Complete an application for the doctoral programme. We must receive all the following before an application for funding can be considered: an application form, previous degree certificates and transcripts, references, TOEFL/IELTS test result (if applicable) and a 3,000-word research proposal. Please see www.mbs.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch/make-application.aspx for the application process.
2. Send a covering email to Anusarin Lowe
   

The closing date for receipt of complete applications is 25 February 2010.

Provisional arrangements for the interview

• Interviews will form part of the selection process and are to be held on 19 and 20 April 2010 via web conference
• Candidates are expected to give 15-minute PowerPoint presentation, followed by a question session

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