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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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 position in Applied Statistics in Quantitative Genetics - Aarhus University

Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
Research Group for Bioinformatics, Genetics and Statistics


Project summary:

The project will develop mathematical and statistical methods for modelling incompletely observed traits (censored or truncated) and events of low frequency in large-scale quantitative genetic studies. The general idea is to explore the close mathematical connection between modern methods of event-history-analysis and nested case-control techniques to develop a range of statistical tools relevant to applications in quantitative genetics. The project is related to an existing research line on livestock quantitative genetics and breeding value prediction at the Research Group of Bioinformatics, Genetics and Statistics.

Supervision:

1. Rodrigo Labouriau (main supervisor), PhD (Mathematical Statistics)
2. Per Madsen, PhD (Quantitative Genetics)

Application procedure:

• The application should be sent in a single file in pdf format. This file should include the application form and all the documents you want to annex for the evaluation. We will only consider applications meeting all the requirements stated in the official application form.
• The application form can be found by clicking here.
• The closing date for applications is 15 April 2009 at 12.00 noon (Danish time, i.e. +1 GWT)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered!
• Please send your application to the following address: SAFE@agrsci.dk (or click here to send an e-mail applying).

Selection criteria and required qualifications:

Qualifications:

1. A relevant Master's degree (or equivalent), e.g. a master in mathematics/statistics or a master in genetics (but in this case with a very strong mathematical and statistical background, see the selection criteria below)
2. Fluent English spoken and written.

Selection criteria:

• The project requires a strong background in statistics and probability theory.
• It is necessary that the candidate has already had contact with formal probability theory (e.g. axiomatic treatment of probability, stochastic processes) and theoretical statistics (e.g. classic theory of inference in parametric models, multivariate analysis and models for discrete variables as log-linear models), since it will not be possible (due to time limitations) to build-up these basic skills during the PhD program.
• Computer skills and some experience with applied statistics are required.
• Knowledge of general biology and specifically basic genetics will be considered an advantage, but will not be a necessary condition.

Employment conditions:

For further information on employment conditions are described in the official announcement that can be found by clicking here.

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300 PhD positions available in 2009 - INRIA, France

INRIA proposes young scientists a PhD in one of its research teams. Priority will be given to candidates with mobility background and to topics pertaining to the Institute's priority themes.
You have a degree in computer science, automatic control or scientific computing equivalent to the French research master, you are planning to become a researcher in an academic environment, or, after training through research, to join a company or create one ?

Opening campaign : February 16, 2009

• View positions available and apply on-line. The list is frequently updated.
• Offers are posted on-line as and when they become available. Please consult the list regularly.

End of the campaign : May 4 , 2009

The details of the open PhD positions are available on INRIA website and the procedure to apply is also given on the website. Please follow the link below for further details:

INRIA Website

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