Netherlands : Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for International Students

University of Amsterdam offers merit masters scholarships in the field of science. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam merit scholarship. For the academic year 2013-2014 the merit masters scholarships consist of € 24,000 per academic year. Completed applications should be received by the international team of the Faculty of Science before 1st March 2013; this includes a sufficient english proficiency test result.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of science.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Amsterdam
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility: – Hold non-EEA nationality or nationalities only.
-  Not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan.
- Not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA.
- Not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship.
- Have submitted a complete application to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS.
- Have been (or will be) admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS.
- Be enrolled at the time of receipt of the scholarship as a full time student in one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes offered by the GSSS.
- Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable).
- Demonstrate a financial need.

 Scholarship Open for International Students: Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) have specifically been designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation may receive a scholarship.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is granted for one academic year and cannot be transferred to another academic year.

What does it cover?  The scholarship consists of € 6,000, € 9,000 or € 12,000, but awards are based on the comprehensive financial plan, which should demonstrate the extent of the need for additional funding. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition due. Scholarship holders will receive their grant in monthly installments.

Selection Criteria: -Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field, as evidenced by their academic records, letters of recommendation, written work and/or publications and their proposed research questions.
- The quality of their letter of motivation.

Notification: Applicants will be informed before the end of May or October.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline for the September 2013 intake:
1 April 2013 for international students.
1 August 2013 for Dutch degree students.

Netherlands : PhD Position in ‘Boiling Flow-Regime Maps’

Within the group for Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente a vacancy for a PhD student exists. This position is part of a joint project with the Process Technology Group at Eindhoven University of Technology, involving a further experimental PhD and a computational PD position. Both research groups are members of the Center for Interface Research (CIR), a collaborative research center of scientists from the Universities of Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. The Dutch Technology Foundation funds the project.


Within the group for Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente a vacancy for a PhD student exists. This position is part of a joint project with the Process Technology Group at Eindhoven University of Technology, involving a further experimental PhD and a computational PD position. Both research groups are members of the Center for Interface Research (CIR), a collaborative research center of scientists from the Universities of Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. The Dutch Technology Foundation funds the project.

In this project, two PhD students and a post-doc will study flow-pattern development in heated ducts under boiling conditions. One of the PhD students, stationed in Eindhoven, will carry out experiments with two different fluids, in two test rigs, with advanced measuring techniques such as phosphoric LIF, while the second PhD student, stationed in Twente, will focus on numerical modeling and simulation of flow-pattern development under phase transition.
In the Multiscale Modeling and Simulation group research is conducted on mathematical models, analysis and simulation strategies for fluid mechanical problems. The theme relevant for the topic of boiling flow regimes is phase-transitional flow. Particular attention in this project will go to transport processes across interfaces between vapor bubbles and liquid as occurring during flow regime transitions in heated two-phase flows.

The diffuse interface model will be further developed to allow simulation of such flows with boiling in ducts. The connection with the experimental work will be sought to strengthen the validation of the model and facilitate scaling of the flow-regime maps measured.

The PhD student in this computational modeling project will contribute to the research objectives through:
 
 •development of new simulation capabilities in multiphase fluid dynamics for simulation of boiling phenomena;
•implementation of numerical methods on High Performance Computing facilities;
•application of the developed simulation tools to a range of realistic regimes of boiling heat and mass transfer.

Ons aanbod / Our offer

•A stimulating scientific environment
•A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
•Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
•Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
•Excellent facilities for professional and personal development
•Excellent secondary conditions
• A green Campus with lots of sporting facilities


Uw profiel / Your profile


 This computational research project requires an MSc in applied mathematics, physics or engineering with interest in scientific computing, physical modeling and numerical methods. We are looking for a talented researcher with an active attitude, an accurate way of working, and excellent communicative and collaborative skills. Experience in high‐level programming languages (Fortan 90, C++) together with decent knowledge of Linux operational systems are welcomed. Practical knowledge of parallel programming with Message Passing Interface (MPI) will be an advantage. Drive, initiative and self-reliance are important qualities as well.

Your application should consist of
 •A cover letter, emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications and motivation to apply for this position
•A full Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses and grades obtained
•A short description of your MSc research
•Contact information of two references that may be consulted.

Starting date by arrangement; preferably on short term.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Netherlands : 2 PhD positions: Transport at the microscopic interface

Transport phenomena are crucial for many chemical, pharmaceutical and biochemical processes. Many membrane-based processes suffer from transport limitations near the permeable boundary. We aim at studying these phenomena on a microscopic scale, using experimental techniques including micro particle imaging velocimetry, and fluorescence microscopy.
The projects are part of the ERC Starting Grant of Prof. Lammertink and aim at studying transport phenomena within microfluidic platforms to better understand the influence of small-scale effects. Two PhD vacancies are available, both relating to transport phenomena near a membrane boundary:

    Biofouling. Bacteria growth in water treatment systems is a prominent challenge still. The proposed research will focus on the detailed fluid flow analysis and mass transport of nutrients and oxygen with respect to biofilm attachment and growth in predefined geometries.
    Electrodialysis. Ion selective membranes are employed through which ions are transport by an externally applied electric field. Electrodialysis is applied in e.g. water desalination and salt production processes. Under extreme concentration polarization conditions, electroconvection processes appear. The objective is to study these processes and their response to confinement and heterogeneity.

       

Ons aanbod / Our offer
The research will be carried out in the group Soft matter, Fluidics and Interfaces (SFI) of Prof. Rob G.H. Lammertink at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. The group is hosted within the Mesa+ institute for nanotechnology, with full access to the Nanolab cleanroom facilities. We offer a contract for a full position (1 FTE, 38 working hours per week) for four years. Your monthly salary develops from 2042 € gross in the first year to 2612 € gross in the last year. Furthermore, we offer a holiday allowance of 8%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and a number of additional benefits.
       

Uw profiel / Your profile
You have a Masters degree in chemical engineering, applied physics, or other related discipline, with interest in (micro)fluidics and transport phenomena. The projects have a strong experimental approach, but requires connection with theory as well. Affinity for (CFD based) modeling is preferred. You have good command of English, both verbal and written.
Seen the interdisciplinary nature of the projects, the candidate is foreseen to interact with other researchers closely. This requires good communicative skills, enthusiasms, and project ownership.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Netherlands : 2 PhD Positions Delta Engineering drowning or emerging

The Department of Physical Geography seeks two PhD candidates for the project Delta engineering: drowning or emerging, which is funded by STW (www.stw.nl). 

In many deltas sediment starvation, sea level rise, and soil subsidence have become problematic, resulting in considerable threat of drowning and loss of land. To investigate how delta drowning can be prevented we will in this project investigate water flow and sediment processes and establish scenarios of for future delta development an ideal trial area: the Biesbosch (NL), an inland tidal delta (90 km2) of the rivers Rhine and Meuse, under influence of engineering works in the past, of recent and upcoming de-poldering, and future increases of tidal amplitude, sea level, and river peak discharges due to climate change.

The project involves 2 interrelated projects with joint field measurement campaigns, but different focus:
1. a PhD study on the hydro-morphological processes within this complex area, to predict the hydraulic and morphological changes resulting from river restoration and flood protection measures over the next 10 years. This project focuses on the measurement of hydrodynamics, sediment flow pathways, erosion of channels and banks, and sedimentation patterns within two former polders of the Biesbosch area. These data will allow to determine sediment budgets within the subsystems under different boundary conditions.
2. a PhD study on the longer-term (2050 – 2100) assessment of the hydro-morphological changes in the delta under future sea level rise, increased tidal dynamics, and changed river discharge. This project focuses on the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic modelling of the entire Biesbosch area.

The PhD candidates will collaborate intensely with each other and with external end-users, such as Deltares, Staatsbosbeheer, Rijkswaterstaat and consultancy firms. 
  

Qualifications
For Project 1, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a MSc degree in Physical Geography or a closely related discipline and experience in field-data collection and computer simulation. For Project 2, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a MSc degree in Civil Engineering or Physical Geography or a closely related discipline, with experience in hydrodynamic and morphodynamic modelling.

Both candidates should have a strong motivation for scientific research; keen interest in translating scientific findings to practical applications, profound knowledge of river processes. Furthermore, the applicants should be proficient in English, have excellent scientific writing and planning skills, and be an enthusiastic team player. The ability to communicate the main research results to non-specialized end users is an essential aspect of this project. 
  

Offer
You are offered an 18-month fulltime position with - at good performance - the prospect of a phased extension with a maximum of 30 months (in total 4 years fulltime).
The extent of these positions officially is 38 hours per week (1.0 fte). During this 4 year's period you are expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis).

The salary starts with € 2,062.- gross per month in the first year and increases to € 2,638.- gross per month in the fourth year of employment at fulltime appointment.

The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition we offer a pension scheme, a collective health insurance and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities.


About the organisation
The Faculty of Geosciences offers education and research concerning the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and anthroposphere. With a population of 2200 students (BSc and MSc) and 600 staff, the Faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty is organised in four Departments: Innovation, Environmental and Energy Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography, and Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning. Further information concerning the faculty is available at the website www.uu.nl/geo. General information about Utrecht University can be found at www.uu.nl

Application Deadline : 28 February 2013

Netherlands : UM High Potential Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

Maastricht University (UM) aims to further strengthen its position as a leading European university offering high-quality education with an international orientation. To this end, the university implements a proactive recruitment policy for international students, in particular for the master’s programmes. Within this framework, scholarships are made available by the UM Scholarship Fund with the aim of encouraging talented students from outside the EEA to follow a master’s programme at UM: the UM HIGH POTENTIAL Scholarships.

Host Institution(s):

Maastricht University, Netherlands

Field of study:

Any UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals offered at the University

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International Students from a country outside the EEA.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the programme, with a maximum of 12 months per academic year. If a two-year master’s programme is involved, the UM Scholarship Committee will award the scholarship for a maximum of 24 months.

Living expenses per month for a maximum of 12 months: € 825
Insurance with a maximum of 12 months: € 500
Visa costs: € 600
Tuition fee: € 13,000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be accepted to a UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals and may be no older than 35 years at the start of the academic year (1 September 2010). Applicants must come from a country outside the EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining a Dutch visa (‘MVV’ residence permit).

Application instructions:

On the section Application and Selection, you can find information about how to send in the application form. Deadlines varies depending on the faculty but is around 1-15 March 2013.

It is important to read the scholarship terms and conditions and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/ServiceCentres/SSC/Scholarships1/FindYourScholarship1/UMHighPotentialScholarships.htm

Deadline: 15 March 2013 (annual)

Course starts September 2013

Netherlands : PhD: Urban Governance of Hyper-Diversified Toronto

OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment specialises in independent research and consultancy in the field of housing, construction and the built environment. The institute is part of Delft University of Technology. The policy areas of OTB Research Institute are centred around various aspects of the built environment. For example, research is carried out into such areas as housing, urban renewal, transport and infrastructure, urban and regional development, sustainable building and building policy, land policy, geo-information resources and GIS technology. The institute’s research draws on the knowledge and skills of various disciplines: public administration, architectural engineering, social geography, planning, economics, sociology, computer science and civil engineering.

The Geoinformation and Land Development section undertakes research into the governance, administrative, legal and organisational aspects of geoinformation, and the instruments used in the spatial development of both urban and rural areas. The Land Development programme focuses on the governance of the interaction between planning and property markets, and the conflicts between private interests and common societal goals.

Job description

The OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment seeks a PhD student for research within the framework of the DIVERCITIES project funded by the European Union (FP7). The DIVERCITIES project’s main aim is to provide evidence for the range of social and socio-economic outcomes that may emerge from greater urban diversity, particularly its positive aspects, and to document and highlight the significant role that urban policy and local governance arrangements can play in developing and stimulating those positive outcomes. The PhD research investigates new and innovative policy instruments and governance arrangements in Toronto (Canada), which is one of the most hyper-diversified cities in the world. The research will be designed in the form of articles on (1) how governance arrangements help to increase positive aspects of urban diversity, (2) how urban diversity policies affect social cohesion and mobility of diverse urban populations, (3) how urban diversity policies affect economic performance of diverse urban populations, (4) how cities can learn from the results of DIVERCITIES experience elsewhere, and (5) what innovative and participatory policy initiatives can be created to make urban diversity work in a positive direction, including policy recommendations. The PhD student will become part of a large, international network of young researchers.

Requirements

The candidate holds a Master's degree in urban/human geography, urban studies, urban planning or a similar discipline, and has an affinity for the subject of participatory urban governance. The candidate also has an excellent command of English and preferably will be familiar with the Canadian context and Toronto in particular.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Tuna Tasan-Kok, phone: +31 (0)15-2785590, e-mail: m.t.tasan-kok@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, grades list and two reference letters along with a letter of application by 1 March 2013 to Mrs. C. A. Moualed, HR-OTB@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number OTB13001.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Netherlands : Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leiden Institute for History

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leiden Institute for History within the project Fighting Monopolies, Defying Empires 1500-1750: a Comparative Overview of Free Agents and Informal Empires in Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire Faculty of Humanities Institute for History, Economic and Social History Section Post-Doc Position (30,4 hours per week)
Vacancy Number:
From June 1, 2013, the Economic and Social History Section, Institute for History of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University will be appointing a postdoctoral researcher, for four years, within the ERC funded Starting Grant project Fighting Monopolies, Defying Empires
1500-1750: A Comparative Overview of Free Agents and Informal Empires in Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire (http://www.hum. leiden.edu/ history/research /projects- mgi/fighting- monopolies- erc.html
under the supervision of Dr. Cátia Antunes
(http://www.hum. leiden.edu/ history/organisa tion/staff- history/antunes. html
This comparative project will answer the general question: how did free agents in Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire react to the creation of colonial monopolies (royal monopolies and chartered companies) by central states in the Early Modern period?
This collective project will answer this question by looking at the role individuals played in the construction of what has been called ‘informal empires’, which are understood as a multitude of
self-organized networks operating world-wide, who had as their main goal the safeguarding of their personal, social and economic advantages, regardless of (and in spite of) state intervention.
This postdoctoral position is situated within a team of thirteen researchers directly and indirectly involved in the project. Team members are expected to work together by openly sharing questions, hypotheses and results and by participating in candid discussions of
each others’ work.
The Economic and Social History Section is a dynamic research group with broad interests, enthusiastic researchers and lecturers with outstanding track records and is successful in attracting national and international research grants.
Tasks:
The Postdoctoral researcher will be directly responsible to the project leader and is expected to fulfill the following tasks:
• Conduct original (archival) research on the role of free agents within the Ottoman empire between 1500 and 1750; • (Co)author articles in international, peer-reviewed journals; • Support the project leader in the organization of research activities; • Support the project
leader in the acquisition of externally-funded research projects; • Contribute to the organization of, and participate in, activities related to the project, e.g. public lectures, seminars, and international conferences; • Contribute to the public outreach and
research dissemination of the project; • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses (for a maximum of 10% of the yearly contract); • Participate actively in project discussions and working as a peer reviewer for the team.

Requirements:
• PhD in Early Modern Economic or Social History of the Ottoman Empire, Global History or World History; • Fluency in English and in Turkish (preferably close to native speaker level).
Knowledge of Danish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish will be a decided advantage; • Experience in working with Early Modern Ottoman archives and archival sources; • Willingness to work in an international and highly competitive environment; • Willingness to
utilize a comparative history framework, with a focus on questions relating to an “East/West” divide; • Ability to work independently and as part of the team Conditions of employment:

The position of Postdoctoral researcher is temporary for maximally
four years (0.8).
Initially the employee will be contracted for one year. An extension of three years is possible after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility.
The maximum gross monthly salary is € 4.374 (scale 11) for a full working week in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Association of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. You will receive a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your yearly income.
Information: For more information, please contact Dr Cátia Antunes (c.a.p.antunes@ hum.leidenuniv. nl) General Information Project: http://www.hum. leiden.edu/ history/research /projects- mgi/fighting- monopolieserc. html

Section of Economic and Social History:http://www.hum. leiden.edu/ history/organisa tion/staff/ staff-sections. html#economische en-sociale- geschiedenis
Institute for History: http://www.hum. leidenuniv. nl/geschiedenis

 

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Netherlands : PhD Student Neuroscience

The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) is one of the Faculty of Science’s largest institutes. Its approximately 200 scientists and staff members work in 14 research groups that perform excellent research centered on four themes: 1) The Living Cell, 2) Plant Signaling, 3) Neuroscience, and 4) Life Science Technologies.

The research group Cellular and System Neuroscience is part of the SILS Neuroscience theme and investigates the regulation of neuronal excitability and plasticity at the membrane, cellular and network level using electrophysiological, pharmacological and neuro-imaging techniques. The Neuroscience groups participate in the Graduate School for Neurosciences Amsterdam Rotterdam (ONWAR).

We have a position available for a PhD Student Neuroscience.

Project Description

The gating function of the perirhinal cortex: Characterization of its micro-circuit, its modulation by endocannabinoids and its role in epilepsy.

The perirhinal cortex is a brain region that operates as a functional gate between the neocortex and the hippocampal formation. It is involved in learning and memory, and could well play an important role in the generation of epilepsy.

The goal of this project is to characterize the micro-circuitry of the perirhinal cortex and in particular to understand the functioning of the gate. One important approach will be to quantify the balance between excitation and inhibition in the micro-circuit. This will require to investigate the participating excitatory and inhibitory neurons and their intercommunication. The candidate will also investigate the modulation of the circuit and its gating function by the endocannabinoid system. We hypothesize that break-down of the gate is an essential aspect of epileptogenesis which will be studied in an experimental model of epilepsy.

The experimental approach will use acute brain slices and employ voltage sensitive dye imaging, various patch clamping techniques, optogenetics, histology and pharmacological manipulation.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious student with a Master degree in Neuroscience (or equivalent). Analytical skills and experimental talent are essential, a background in (cellular) electrophysiology is an advantage.

Further Information

Project information may be obtained from:

• Dr. NLM Cappaert
  telephone: + 31-(0)20-525-7625
• Dr. T.R. Werkman
  telephone: + 31-(0)20-525-7632
• Prof.dr. W.J. Wadman
  telephone: + 31-(0)20-525-7641

More information about SILS - Centre for Neuroscience can be found at: http://sils.uva.nl/cns

Appointment

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of 4 years (initial appointment will be for a period of 18 year and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2042,- in the first year to €2612,- in the last year.

The Collective Employment Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities is applicable.

Job Application

To save paper and the environment, applications may only be submitted by electronic mail by clicking the Apply Now-button below. To process your application immediately, please quote the vacancy number 13-023 and the position you are applying for in the subject-line.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a cover letter and the names and contact details of at least two academic referees. All these should be grouped in one PDF attachment.

Application Deadline : 4 March 2013

Netherlands : PhD Student - Sort-It-Out: Visual Analytics for Multimedia Collections

The Informatics Institute (IvI) is one of the large research institutes with the faculty, with a focus on complex information systems divided in two broad themes: Computational Systems and Intelligent Systems. The institute has a prominent international standing and is active in a dynamic scientific area, with a strong innovative character and an extensive portfolio of externally funded projects.

The Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a fully funded position in the Technology Foundation STW project: PhD Student - Sort-It-Out: Visual Analytics for Multimedia Collections.

Project Description

The overall aim of the project is to develop a multimedia analytics approach (combining multimedia analysis, information visualization, and data mining) for effective large scale categorization of images and their metadata based on a number of different metaphors.

The project comprises two PhD students one in the area of Information Visualization at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the other is the vacancy described here. The UvA vacancy is within the Intelligent Sensory Information Systems (ISIS) group of the Intelligent Systems Lab Amsterdam (ISLA) and will be supervised by Dr. Marcel Worring.

The research will focus on

• techniques for deriving patterns, categories, and relations in mixed media data (images and all their metadata);
• techniques to learn new categorizations from relevance feedback on the results found;
• scalability of the proposed solutions to datasets of >1 Million images;
• integration of the above techniques with information visualization to yield multimedia analytics solutions for categorization;
• evaluation of the proposed techniques in benchmark settings;
• application of the techniques especially within the domain of forensics and intelligence.

Requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in artificial intelligence, computer science or a closely related area. In addition, a successful candidate should have:

• good knowledge of content-based multimedia analysis and mining;
• excellent analytic and scientific writing skills;
• solid programming skills, preferably in C/C++;
• a goal and application oriented attitude;
• a strong motivation for the project.

Further Information

Information about the context of the position can be found at:

• Project website: http://staff.science.uva.nl/~worring/sort-it-out.html
• Marcel Worring’s website: http://www.science.uva.nl/~worring
• Intelligent Systems Lab Amsterdam http://isla.science.uva.nl

Informal inquiries can be made by email to:

• Marcel Worring

Some of the things we have to offer

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits
• Extremely friendly, interactive, and international working environment
• New building near the city center of one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities
• Access to high-end computing facilities

English is the working language within the Informatics Institute. Moreover, since Amsterdam is a very international city where almost everybody speaks and understands English, candidates need not be afraid of the language barrier.

Appointment

The appointment will be full time (38 hours a week) for a period of four years (initial employment is 18 months and after a positive evaluation, the appointment will be extended further with 30 months) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan that includes attendance of courses and national and international meetings will be drafted. The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel. The PhD student salary will range from € 2.042,-- (first year) up to a maximum of € 2.612,-- (last year) before tax per month (scale P) based on a full-time appointment. There are also secondary benefits, such as 8% holiday allowance per year and the end of year allowance of 8.3%. The Collective Employment Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Job Application

To save paper and the environment, applications may only be submitted by electronic mail by clicking the Apply Now-button below. To process your application immediately, please quote the vacancy number 13-026 and the position you are applying for in the subject-line.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and the names and contact details of at least two academic referees. All these should be grouped in one PDF attachment.

Application Deadline : 30 November

Netherlands : 5 PhD Candidates at the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law has an international orientation, which is reflected in its research and education activities. The Faculty conducts leading international research in five centers of excellence. It offers three Bachelor’s programs and a number of Master’s programs. With its 4000 students and 400 staff members, it is one of the largest law faculties in the Netherlands. The Faculty is located in the center of Amsterdam.

Project Description

Research will be carried out in one of the Centers of Eaxcellence listed below. Please consult the websites of these centers for more information.

Centers of Excellence

• Amsterdam Centre for European Law and Governance (ACELG)
  The research focus at the ACELG is on the interaction of formal European law with legal and institutional practices. ACELG’s research programme is primarily a legal one but takes in addition an empirical and a normative perspective on processes of constitutionalisation and governance.
  More information: acelg.uva.nl
• Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL)
  The ACIL hosts two research programs: 1) ‘The International Rule of Law’ – focusing on international responsibility, interfaces between international and national law, post-national rulemaking, international criminal justice and human rights  and 2) ‘The Role of Law in Armed Conflict and Peace Operations’.
  More information: acil.uva.nl
• Centre for the Study of European Contract Law (CSECL)
  The CSECL aims to promote high-quality research in the area of European contract law. It understands contract law in a wide and functional sense, i.e. the law of economic transactions. Its research program focuses on the interplay between the European, national and international laws of contract.
  More information: csecl.uva.nl
• Institute for Information Law (IViR)
  The mission of IViR is to further the development of information law into a balanced framework that accommodates the needs and interests of the information society. The Institute engages in cutting-edge research into fundamental and topical aspects of information law, and provides a forum for critical debate about the social, cultural and political aspects of regulating information markets.
  More information: www.ivir.nl

Tasks of the PhD candidates

• Engage in supervised scientific research that will result in a doctoral thesis;
• present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals;
• contribute to the organization of research activities and events, such as conferences, workshops and joint publications;
• candidates may also assist in teaching on subjects relevant to the thesis in the Faculty’s curriculum.

Requirements

• Completed law degree with excellent grades;
• excellent analytical, social and organizational skills;
• excellent academic writing skills, fluency in English;
• ability to work independently;
• creative researcher and writer.

Further Information

• Drs. R. Klop
  telephone: +31-(0)20-525 4942

Appointment

The appointment will be either fulltime (38 hours) or 32 hours a week. The starting date is 1 September 2013. The appointment will initially be for 1 year. Extension of the contract to a maximum of four years is subject to satisfactory performance after the first year.

The gross fulltime monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for PhD candidates at Dutch universities, i.e., ranging from € 2,042 in the first year to € 2,612 in the final year. Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end of year bonus.

Job Application

To apply for a PhD position, please consult the website of the research center you are interested in. You can apply by submitting the following documents, (in pdf or word) in English before 22 February 2013:

• Letter of motivation
• PhD proposal of maximum 1200 words excluding literature references. Please include your name, the research center of which the proposed project will be part, project title, research question(s) / aim(s), method and approach and literature references
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of your Master’s degree, including grade transcripts of Bachelor and Master. If you have not completed your degree at the time of application, please provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion of your degree
• The names of two academic referees with contact information

Applications may be sent electronically to solliciteren-fdr@uva.nl or to:
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Faculty of Law, attn. Dr. P.M. Kwantes, Director of the Faculty
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 1030
1000BA   Amsterdam,
The Netherlands

Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and will be notified on the outcome of the application by 30 March 2013 at the latest.

Application Deadline : 22 February 2013

Netherlands : Fellowship Programmes for Developing Countries

Each year Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for the students of developing countries on NFP country list. These are fully funded fellowships which are awarded for the full duration of the course or programme in which the successful applicant has been selected.  The fellowships are offered to pursue master’s and PhD programmes and also short courses at Dutch institutions in Netherlands. To eligible for this opportunity, firstly the applicants must apply for academic admission directly at the Dutch institution and then submit application online through Scholarships Online (SOL) before the fellowship application deadline.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is available for different courses.
Course Level : The fellowship is available for pursuing master’s, PhD and short courses.
Scholarship Provider : Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.
Scholarship can be taken at : Netherlands

Eligibility:
A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship must:
-be a professional with at least three years work experience;
-be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application. If for whatever reason a candidate stays in another country than his or her home country for more than 90 days before the start of the course and/ or programme, he or she is not considered to be living and working in his or her home country;
-be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period;
-have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution for the course or programme for which the candidate applies for an NFP fellowship. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic and administrative requirements set by the Dutch institution;
-not be employed by:
-a multinational corporation
-a bilateral donor organization;
-a multilateral donor organization;
-a large national and/or large commercial organization;
-an international NGO.
-have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant employing organization and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge to that employing organization;
-be available full-time to pursue the course or programme without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to participate in the entire programme;
A candidate applying for an NFP-PhD fellowship must:
-not have accepted an NFP-PhD fellowship in the past;
- pursue the PhD study following a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that at least a quarter of the PhD study activities in the context of field research must take place in the candidate’s home country and/or region. A quarter of the PhD study is calculated from the start date of the PhD-study (research) until the end of the NFP-PhD fellowship.
A candidate applying for an NFP-SC fellowship must:
-not have accepted more than one NFP-SC fellowship in the past;
- not have accepted an NFP-SC fellowship in the year prior to the fellowship application.
A candidate applying for an NFP-MA fellowship must: not have accepted an NFP-MA fellowship in the past;
A candidate participating in an NFP-RC fellowship must:
-be an NFP, MENA, NPT or MENA alumni, having completed
-not have accepted more than one NFP-RC fellowship in the past;
-not have accepted an NFP-RC fellowship in the year prior to the fellowship application.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.

Scholarship Description: The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 62 countries by providing training and education through fellowships for professionals. The NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation. The overall aim of the NFP is to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organisations. The students have to be nominated by their employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of their organisation. After completing the training the student will return to his/her original workplace. This ensures the training is embedded within your organisation. Applicant will improve his/her knowledge and skills, learn about relevant global developments in their field and build an international network. The result is twofold: for applicant’s employing organization, it represents a direct investment in staff development; for student as a professional, the training is a valuable asset in further career.

Duration of award(s):  The fellowship is only intended for the duration of the course or programme for which the fellowship holder has been selected:-Master’s degree programmes: between 12 and 24 months
-Short courses: between two weeks and twelve months
-PhD-studies: PhD studies have a maximum duration of four years.

What does it cover? An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP Rules and Regulations for fellowship holders.

Selection Criteria: The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.

How to Apply: The application must be submitted online through Scholarships Online (SOL) before the fellowship application deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be closed on 5th February 2013.

Netherlands : One World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students

Brief description:

The Hague University offers scholarships to outstanding international students who would like to start their bachelor programme during the academic year 2013-2014.

Host Institution(s):

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Field(s) of study:

Any Bachelor’s Programme offered at the Hague University, Netherlands

Number of Scholarships:

54 scholarships are available

Target group:

Students from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

At €5,000 each, the scholarships cover almost two-thirds of the total first year university’s tuition fee and will only be awarded once.

Eligibility:

You are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)
•  You are enrolling for the first time for the first year of one of our bachelor programmes
•  You would otherwise have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
•  You have never used this scholarship scheme before
•  You have fully completed the scholarship application form
•  You will have been provisionally accepted as a student on or before  31 March
•  You have written an essay, as explained below

Application instructions:

To apply,  you must complete the scholarship application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince us to provide you with a scholarship. In the essay,  describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/bachelor-studies/admissions-and-finances/financing-your-bachelor-study/talent-scholarship

Deadline: 1 April 2013

Course starts September 2013

Netherlands : Eric Bleumink Scholarships for Developing Countries

Brief description:

The Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarships are usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme, and a maximum of 4 years for a PhD. For PhD, part of the research should be conducted in the home country and part in Groningen .

Host Institution(s):

University of Groningen in Netherlands

Field of study:

Any Masters or PhD Programme offered at University of Groningen.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Replublic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kiribati, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Namibia, Niue, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, East Timor, South Korea

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The grant covers the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. It covers expenses incurred in travelling to and from the Netherlands for PhD candidates for a maximum of 4 times.

Eligibility:

In all cases candidates who are employed and supported by an institute or university in a developing country that has signed a co-operation agreement with the University of Groningen and who receive an income from that institution will be given preferential treatment.

Candidates should: be nationals of and have their permanent residence in one of the country’s listed, have a good command of the English language, be in good health so health insurance in the Netherlands can be arranged, be available for the whole period of the fellowship and be able to take part in the entire study programme, have no other means of financing the study in question.

Further criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen

Extra criteria for PhD candidates are: applicant should be employed by a research institute of university in one of the listed countries and receive an income from the home institution, application should be supported by this organization, the University of Groningen must be able to provide an academic supervisor who will be responsible for the scientific supervision of the research.

Application instructions:

New application rounds for the Academic Year 2013-2014 will start in October 2012. Application deadline for the scholarships is around February 2013.

Applicants need to meet the deadline of the respective Master’s or PhD programmes which fall between 1 February-1 June annually. Application forms for Master’s programmes can be found on the websites or Admission Offices of the respective faculty orGraduate School.

It is important to read the rules & regulations [PDF] and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink

Deadline: around Feb 2013

Course starts September 2013

Netherlands : 2 PhD positions: Transport at the microscopic interface

Transport phenomena are crucial for many chemical, pharmaceutical and biochemical processes. Many membrane-based processes suffer from transport limitations near the permeable boundary. We aim at studying these phenomena on a microscopic scale, using experimental techniques including micro particle imaging velocimetry, and fluorescence microscopy.

The projects are part of the ERC Starting Grant of Prof. Lammertink and aim at studying transport phenomena within microfluidic platforms to better understand the influence of small-scale effects. Two PhD vacancies are available, both relating to transport phenomena near a membrane boundary:

 1.Biofouling. Bacteria growth in water treatment systems is a prominent challenge still. The proposed research will focus on the detailed fluid flow analysis and mass transport of nutrients and oxygen with respect to biofilm attachment and growth in predefined geometries.

2.Electrodialysis. Ion selective membranes are employed through which ions are transport by an externally applied electric field. Electrodialysis is applied in e.g. water desalination and salt production processes. Under extreme concentration polarization conditions, electroconvection processes appear. The objective is to study these processes and their response to confinement and heterogeneity.

Ons aanbod / Our offer

The research will be carried out in the group Soft matter, Fluidics and Interfaces (SFI) of Prof. Rob G.H. Lammertink at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. The group is hosted within the Mesa+ institute for nanotechnology, with full access to the Nanolab cleanroom facilities. We offer a contract for a full position (1 FTE, 38 working hours per week) for four years. Your monthly salary develops from 2042 € gross in the first year to 2612 € gross in the last year. Furthermore, we offer a holiday allowance of 8%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and a number of additional benefits.

 Uw profiel / Your profile

You have a Masters degree in chemical engineering, applied physics, or other related discipline, with interest in (micro)fluidics and transport phenomena. The projects have a strong experimental approach, but requires connection with theory as well. Affinity for (CFD based) modeling is preferred. You have good command of English, both verbal and written.

Seen the interdisciplinary nature of the projects, the candidate is foreseen to interact with other researchers closely. This requires good communicative skills, enthusiasms, and project ownership.

Application Deadline : 31 January 2013