Norway : PhD position - Increased Use of Wood in Urban Areas

3-year full time position at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), Institute of Architecture
Main theme: Architectural potentials of wood-based structural systems and building envelopes applied in urban building typologies
The research project: Increased Use of Wood in Urban Areas – WOOD/BE/BETTER
The PhD-position will be a part of this interdisciplinary project that will span four years starting in 2013. The project is a part of the BIONAER program established by the Research Council of Norway. The main collaborating institutions are:

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO),
The Dept. of Mathematical Sciences And Technology (IMT) at the Norwegian University for Life Sciences (UMB)
The Dept. of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA) at the Norwegian University for Life Sciences (UMB)
The Norwegian Forests and Landscape Institute (NFLI).

One PhD position will be based at AHO in the centre of Oslo, two others will be based at UMB about 40 km south of Oslo.
The PhD at AHO: Themes and tasks
Wood in urban building typologies is a central theme both in the research project and in the PhD. The study should clarify architectural potential in wood-based construction systems and building envelope solutions. The WOOD/BE/BETTER project will put focus on project types that represent large building volumes in Norway´s urban development. Housing is expected to play an important role. Other functions and building categories are also relevant. Architectural adaptability to varying sites and programs must be sought for.
Supervision of the PhD at AHO will be provided by the AHO faculty. The AHO PhD work in architecture will be coordinated with the two others at UMB, whose research areas will be structure systems and building envelopes. This will be an important part of the interdisciplinary collaboration between the institutions. In addition, a selection of leading architectural firms is associated with the project. Their feedback and interaction will be important.
The integration of research and teaching is a primary focus of the WOOD/BE/BETTER project. Interdisciplinary coordinated master courses at AHO will interact with the research. Contact with the students and teams of teachers and researchers will be an integral part of the PhD work.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate holding a Master of Architecture. Experience from detailed architectural design of a high quality will be given high priority. Familiarity with environmental issues related to the building sector is important. Good oral and written skills in English are required.
Personal qualities and skills
Architectural creativity, analytical skills, a strong motivation and good collaborative abilities are important for a successful PhD study. The candidate should be able to work independently under varying conditions.
The application must include:

An application letter describing relevant background, motivation, research experience and network.
A fully completed application form (see below).
A tentative project outline of maximum 3 pages, formulating and discussing research tasks and methodology.
Curriculum vitae.
Copies of educational certificates (foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system).
2 references or recommendations explaining why, in the referee’s opinion, the candidate is qualified to undertake the prospective research at AHO.
If relevant: List of publications and/or academic or design work.
Applicants who do not have English or a Scandinavian language as their mother tongue must provide documentation of English proficiency.

All applications should be submitted via our electronic application form (Note: the application and all documents have to be in English or a Scandinavian language)
The material for the PhD application will be assessed according to the following criteria:

The applicant’s suitability within the research project
The academic competence of the applicant
The quality of the project description and its relevance for the research project

Position & salary:
The PhD research fellow position (SKO 1017) has the pay grade: 50 (NOK 416.600.- per year). Normal employment conditions for state employees apply to the position. AHO has its own company health service. There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the State pension fund. The employment period is three years, and will start 1st of September 2013.
More information about PhD fellowships at AHO can be found at www.aho.no/en/ RD/The-PhD- program/
For further information, please contact:

Project leader Professor Marius Nygaard (marius.nygaard at aho.no) or
Research administrator Steinar Heldal (steinar.heldal at adm.aho.no)

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

Norway : PhD position on the ethnography of Northern landscapes

3-year full time PhD position on the ethnography of Northern landscapes, at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) and the Barents Institute in Kirkenes

The position is associated to the Future North project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council within its SAMKUL Program. Future North aims to map and document the current Arctic and Subarctic landscapes through experimental interactive modes of mapping.

The team includes 4 researchers from architecture, landscape, design, media, and social sciences, as well as 3 PhD fellows.

Founded on a conception of landscape as a shared human experience, the PhD project should aim to bring to the foreground the voices of Northern residents -indigenous, non-indigenous, and new-comers. Eligible PhD-proposals should aim to develop strategies for mapping the landscapes of aspirations, disappointments, and desires as the Arctic advances headlong into massive industrialization, exploration for more resources, and speculative planning.

The fellowship will commence in September 2013, and the candidate will undertake research training (45 ECTS) at AHO in Oslo for the first year, and will be located at The Barents Institute at the University of Tromsø in Kirkenes for the rest of the three-year project period. This attachment will be under the chief supervision of its leader Aileen A. Espiritu, with support from the rest of the Future North team. Article based publication is encouraged as a form of thesis production. The position requires full time residency for the full 3 year period. Research stay at a relevant international academic institution is a possibility.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree within the interdisciplinary field of social sciences, and/or landscape and design studies.

The successful candidate should be able to formulate and resolve questions of methodology and theory with regards to the ethnography of landscape, and have experience and/or training in ethnographic methods.

Within the ambition of Future North to focus on the material and action-oriented formation of landscape, the successful candidate should be able to experiment with methods of mapping, including participatory approaches.

To take full advantage of the residency in Kirkenes, the PhD project should focus on the trans-border context of the Northern regions of Norway, Russia, Finland and Sweden, or other relevant comparative situations in the Circumpolar North.

Applicants should have knowledge of collaborative ethnography, GIS, and mapping in general.

The working language of the project is English. Good English proficiency (both written and oral) is therefore a prerequisite.

For more information on the Future North project, see

http://www.designre search.no/ projects/ future-north- 2/about

The application must include:

An application letter – describing relevant background, research experience and network.

A fully completed application form.

A tentative project description of maximum 5 pages, formulating research problem and aim, as well as an overview of relevant approaches and methods (including motivation for possible research stay).

Curriculum vitae.

Copies of educational certificates (applicants with education from abroad must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system).

2 references or recommendations explaining why, in the referee’s opinion, the candidate is qualified to undertake the prospective research at AHO.

If research stay is intended, include invitation letters from relevant academic institution.

If relevant: List of publications and/or academic or design work.

Preferably some documentation of English proficiency (i.e. diplomas from Upper Secondary School, confirmation of previous education in English, a TOEFL-test, etc.)

All applications should be submitted via our electronic application form (Note: the application and all documents have to be in English, except for copies of educational certificates)

The material for the PhD application will be assessed according to the following criteria:

The quality of the project description and its relevance for the research project

The academic competence of the applicant

The applicant’s suitability within the research project

Position & salary:

The PhD research fellow position (SKO 1017) has the pay grade: 50 (NOK 416.600.- per year). Normal employment conditions for state employees apply to the position. AHO has its own company health service. There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the State pension fund. The employment period is three years, and will start 1st of September 2013. 

More information about PhD fellowships at AHO can be found at www.aho.no/en/ RD/The-PhD- program/

For further information, please contact:

Research administrator Steinar Heldal (steinar.heldal at adm.aho.no) or

Project leader Janike Kampevold Larsen (janike.larsen at aho.no) or

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

Norway : Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Plasma- and Space Physics

Position as postdoctoral research fellow (SKO 1352) in Plasma- and Space Physics is available at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Norway

The announced position is associated with the group of plasma- and space physics and their STAR-initiative ("Space Technology And Research development centre") for a fixed period of 2 years. STAR combines efforts between the Plasma and space physics group and the Electronics group within Department of Physics. The main aim of STAR is to achieve full scale integrated collaboration between space plasma theory and experimental activities in order to implement the next generation space experiments. STAR has a leading instrumentation group, with specific expertise in instrumentation for kinetic scale physics (microphysics) observations. STAR is in charge of a sounding rocket program that takes advantage of the research infrastructure in Svalbard (optics, radars, GNSS scintillations) to study plasma waves, instability processes and turbulence in the F-region cusp/polar cap ionosphere. STAR also contributes to magnetospheric and planetary missions.

We are searching for a physicist with a numerical modelling background, to calculate scintillations in GNSS signals due to in-situ observed F-region plasma irregularities by sounding rockets.

Project description

The STAR group developed a novel Langmuir probe system for the Investigation of Cusp Irregularities (ICI) series of rockets, to measure absolute electron densities down to meter scales. The instrument is miniaturized and will also be used on several cubesat missions to be in orbit in 2014-2015 (CubeSTAR and QB50).  The main goal of the current project is to verify that real time measurements of F-region plasma structure irregularities may lead to determinations of the resulting position uncertainties for the GNSS users on ground. The main part of the project will be to develop a software model to calculate the amplitude and phase fluctuations in the received radio signals on ground, based on the rocket observations of F-region irregularities. During the project period we will have two rocket flights to test the predictions from the model with GNSS ranging errors observed on ground.     

Requirements 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or equivalent experience in a relevant area (e.g. radio science, scientific use of GNSS receiver systems, classical theoretical background on wave propagation in an inhomogeneous medium, experience in phase screen techniques, or other relevant experience). The candidate must have demonstrated strong programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization techniques. A good command of English is required.

The successful candidate should write a brief description of how he/she will attack the specific project, and also document that she/he does have the necessary competence to successfully develop the actual model tool.

The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.  No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution. Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions.

Salary

Position code 1352, paygrade: 57 – 65 (NOK 468 400 – 542 900 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority).

The application must include

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of published and unpublished works, including up to 5 academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applications with documents missing will not be considered further. Original documentation may be requested.

An expert committee will evaluate the applications. Information and materials that should be considered by the committee must be submitted within the deadline. Applicants may be called in for interview.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Application Deadline: 14 March 2013

Apply online: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/929700/64282?iso=no

Application Deadline : 14 March 2013 

Norway : PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Mathematical Sciences

Up to 6 PhD research fellowship positions are vacant at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, NTNU.

The PhD research fellowship positions are intended to give promising candidates an opportunity to pursue a research activity on an advanced level leading to a doctoral degree. The Department of Mathematical Sciences conduct research on an international high level within the main disciplines algebra, analysis, differential equations and numerical analysis, geometry/topology, and statistics. Part of the research is also done in close cooperation with other fields of science and technology within NTNU as well as in cooperation with industry and external research institutions.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences want to support the best candidates and therefore makes no restriction on the field of research except that it has to be within the main subjects of the department as mentioned above. Each applicant has to contact one of the research groups at the department in order to get in contact with an adviser, and together with the advisor produce a short project description. Strategic considerations may be taken in the final distribution of the fellowships between the disciplines.

The fellows will be part of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU and will have their workplace there. See http://www.ntnu.no/imf .

The Department has today approximately 60 PhD-students.

Those fellows who speak a Scandinavian language will be employed for 4 years with teaching and other duties of approximately 25 % of the time available. Those fellows who do not master a Scandinavian language will be offered a 3 year appointment. The applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language have to document a thorough knowledge of English (with TOEFL score of 600 or more).

Applicants must have a master/cand.scient/siv.ing.-degree within one of the subjects covered by the department (algebra, analysis, differential equations and numerical analysis, geometry/topology, and statistics) or a corresponding education and also satisfy the requirement for entering the PhD-program at NTNU. See http://www.ime.ntnu.no/forskning/phd for information about the PhD-program at NTNU.

MSc-students in their last year are also invited to apply. Employment will then be postponed until the master degree is finished.

For more information, please contact Professor Sverre O. Smalø, phone (+47) 73 59 17 50, or by e-mail: sverresm@math.ntnu.no .

NTNUs PhD-regulations require a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale from A to E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norwayare kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or similar documentation, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html .

PhD-fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, pay scale level 50 - 62, gross income NOK 416 300 to 512 700 per year. From this 2 % will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund. Starting salary is expected to be in salary level 50.

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees.

Candidates will be required to enroll in a PhD program within the period of employment, and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment as well as the mandatory work.

According to Norwegian policies, the government workforce should, as closely as possible, reflect the diversity of the population at large. It is therefore a goal of NTNU, as a government institution, to have a workforce which is balanced with respect to age and gender, and to recruit persons of immigrant background. NTNU also wishes to increase the number of women on its workforce, and women are specifically encouraged to apply.

The application must include information about education, exams and earlier experience. Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be included. Joint works will be taken into account, and a short note explaining the applicant’s contribution should be supplied.

Applications are to be submitted electronically through this page. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file.

Application Deadline : 3 March 2013

Norway : PhD candidate – Global Environmental Footprinting

The Industrial Ecology Program (IndEcol), Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD student in global environmental footprint modelling and analysis.

The concept of the ecological footprint has long been popular to communicate the concept that humans share a finite planet with other species. In recent years, the carbon footprint and water footprint have each received substantial attention and now serve as guides to decision making about both products and policies, while footprint indicators for land and materials are under development. Footprints indicate the environmental load associated with the consumption of a product, and reflecting today’s global value chains, take into account environmental impacts caused in other countries. The use of multiregional input-output models to properly represent global production-consumption relationships, pioneered at NTNU for the carbon footprint, is increasingly common also for other footprint indicators. At the same time, both the development of multiregional input-output models and the analysis of footprint results are in early stages. Further improvements and model development are necessary to allow for the wide-spread routine application of these indicators. Substantial insight can be gained from studying individual consumption categories and wider cross-region and country relationships, providing understanding crucial for future sustainability choices. Of special interest is the dynamic development of footprints given the growth in population and economies and the structural and technological changes in production systems, as well as the increasing globalization of production.

The Industrial Ecology Program (IndEcol) is a leading contributor to the development of and analysis of footprint indicators and sustainable development indicators. IndEcol has, for WWF and in collaboration with the Global Footprint Network, the Stockholm Environment Institute, and the University of Twente, developed the EUREAPA Scenario Modelling and Policy Assessment Tool (http://www.eureapa.net/) and is a key partner in the EU FP7 project DESIRE (DEvelopment of a System of Indicators for a Resource efficient Europe). IndEcol is also a key player in the development of the multiregional input-output database EXIOBASE (http://www.exiobase.eu/) and derived scenario assessments of the benefit of clean technologies (PROSUITE project; THEMIS model used in work for UNEP).

Task of the PhD student will contribute to improve footprint modelling and to conduct analyses to provide a better understanding of the role international trade in shaping our global footprints.

IndEcol is an interdisciplinary research and teaching program managing its own International MSc program and PhD program. IndEcol has a high reputation within the field as evidenced by a high-profile international evaluation. IndEcol is well recognized for its work in the areas of life-cycle assessment, material flow analysis, and the use of input-output analysis for environmental assessments, as evidenced by numerous publications and international prizes.

The candidate should have a relevant Master’s degree in industrial ecology, economics, engineering, physics, or applied mathematics. Strong analytical capabilities and good written and oral communications skills are essential. Competence in a mathematical modeling tool (e.g., MatLab or GAMS), statistics or database management is required. Prior knowledge of life-cycle assessment, input-output modeling, material flow analysis or energy scenario modeling is a plus. To be qualified for admission to the PhD program at NTNU, the candidate must demonstrate a B average or better (on the European Credit Transfer System –ECTS- grading scale) at the MSc level. In addition, the applicant must be fluent in English. Competence in Norwegian is of advantage. Trondheim is the place of duty. Current MSc students graduating in the summer of 2013 are also invited to apply and a start-up of the position is flexible.

Further information on the positions can be obtained from Professor Edgar Hertwich (edgar.hertwich@ntnu.no, telephone +47 73598949) or Dr. Richard Wood (richard.wood@ntnu.no).

General information on the industrial ecology program is available from our website www.ntnu.edu/indecol

Conditions of appointment:

PhD Candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at wage level 50, gross NOK 416 300 before tax. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross wage.

Engagement as a PhD Candidate is done in accordance with “Regulation concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident”, given by the Ministry of Education and Research of 19.07.2010. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants will engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicants plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. See http://www.ntnu.edu/ivt/phd for more information.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government's policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

According to the new Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the list of applicants.

An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent electronically via this page. Mark your application with ref.no. IVT- 14/13.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Norway : PhD Research Fellowship in Aluminium Surface Science

One PhD research fellowship is available at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in the area of aluminium surface science. The fellowship is organized under the Norwegian national research project SuperAl – Superior All Aluminium Solutions for the HVAC&R Industry and financed by The Norwegian Research Council and Hydro Aluminium. The objective of the project is to provide basic know-how to help develop sustainable and environmentally-friendly all aluminium solutions with superior corrosion resistance for HVAC&R applications in a highly competitive market. NTNU's partners in the project are SINTEF and Hydro Aluminium.

Specific tasks of the PhD project will include

• developing fundamental understanding of improved corrosion on brazed heat exchangers manufactured from of micro channel extruded tubes (MPE),
• investigating surface modification possibilities for improved corrosion resistance of such heat exchangers,
• developing new methods and expertise related to corrosion and surface science of brazing and braze coatings,
• performing relevant laboratory and characterization work, including brazed sample preparation with modified surface treatment, corrosion testing, electrochemical characterization and surface-analytical characterization work and surface analysis, and
• developing new corrosion tests for novel applications of aluminium heat exchangers in new, challenging environments.

The PhD study will involve the use of advanced analytical techniques ((FEG)SEM and (FEG)TEM, AFM, GD-OES, FTIR, XPS, Auger, SIMS) and electrochemical methods in characterization of surface microstructure and composition and electrochemical properties. The PhD candidates will become a member of a dynamic and motivating research environment which is internationally recognized in all aspects of light metals materials science.

In applying for the fellowships, documentation of a degree of Master of Science or equivalent in physics, chemistry or materials science from a well-accredited university is required. Documentation of previous experience with any of the characterization techniques listed above will be an advantage. Oral and verbal skills in English are prerequisites.

Detailed information on our PhD programs is found at:

http://www.ntnu.no/nt/english/phd

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that the applicant must have a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) and C or better on the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work related duties.

The appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees.

All applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in speaking and writing). Applicants must indicate their level of language skills in English and Norwegian.

PhD scholarship recipients are employed for three years in the position. The start salary for the PhD research fellow is set at level 50, NOK 416 300 (before tax) in the Norwegian state salary scale. 2% of the salary will be deducted at source as a mandatory premium to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.

Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Kemal Nisancioglu, e-mail: kemal.nisancioglu@ntnu.no, tlf. +47 73 59 40 35. Information about the department can be found online at: http://www.ntnu.no/materialteknologi/english

The application should contain:

• CV, including list of publications with bibliographical references
• Testimonials and certificates (both Bachelor and Master)
• A brief description of the candidate’s research experience and interests
• Other documents which the applicant would like to present
• Three referees with e-mail addresses and phone number

Application Deadline : 17 February 2013

Norway : PhD position in Experimental Biophysics

A PhD position within the field of biopolymer research is available at Department of Physics, Section of biophysics and medical technology, NTNU. The project constitutes part of an interdisciplinary biopolymer research activity at NTNU that offer close collaboration between various departments. PhD fellowships at NTNU are normally awarded for a total of 3 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with 25 % teaching duties in agreement with the department.

Biopolymers, e.g. polysaccharides such as alginate and chitosans and their derivatives, can be assembled to various material forms to target specific application domains, e.g. gene and drug delivery (polyelectrolyte complexes, polysaccharide nanoparticles), immobilization and supportive matrices for tissue engineering (gelation, hydrogel impregnation for barrier control, multilayers, including biochemical cues and tailoring mechanical cues). Additionally, the research domain includes ultrastructure characterization and determination of interactions at the single molecule level. Relevant experimental techniques include high-resolution imaging, force characterization tools such as atomic force microscopy, total internal reflection microscopy and high resolution determination of hydrogel swelling. Preferred research areas for the available position are within biomimetic soft materials for tissue engineering or structure formation and characterization of biopolymer structures.

The successful applicant is a highly motivated and ambitious student with excellent grades and a Master of Science in experimental biophysics. A background in biophysics is preferable, but candidates with similar backgrounds will also be considered. Knowledge and experience in studies of physical properties of water soluble polysaccharides is considered a strength.

The applicant should include a short project description (less than 4 pages) for their plans within the specified research activity in their application. Promising candidates who deliver their master thesis within 1st of July are also encouraged to apply.

Further information can be obtained from Professor Bjørn Torger Stokke, Department of Physics, NTNU, E-mail: bjorn.stokke@ntnu.no , Phone: +47 7359 3434

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that the applicant must have a master’s degree or equivalent education that is approved by the Faculty, and a weighted average grade in the past two years of master’s (or equivalent education) of B or higher and C or higher of the BSc, in accordance with NTNU’s grading system (a scale of A-E for passing grades with A as best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are welcome to apply and are requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree:

http://ec.europa.eu/educatiaon/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

The appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. PhD research positions are remunerated in salary code 1017, normally at wage level 50 (LR 24) on the Norwegian Government pay scale, gross NOK 416 600 per year before tax. There is a 2% deduction for superannuation.

Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work related duties.

Applications with CV, possible publications and other scientific works, certified copies of transcripts and reference letters should be submitted electronically through this page. Preferably we want the attachments in one file. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

Application Deadline : 17 February 2013

Norway : PhD research fellowship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology as part of the Microsoft-led centre on Information Access Disruptions

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, is offering a PhD position as part of the Microsoft-led centre on Information Access Disruptions (iAD). Partially funded by the Research Council of Norway as a Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI), iAD is directed by Microsoft Development Center Norway (MDCN) in collaboration with NTNU , Accenture, and leading universities: Cornell University, Dublin City University, BI Norwegian School of Management, and the universities in Tromsø (UiT), Oslo (UiO).

Information access technology has emerged as one of the most innovative technology areas impacting a wide range of industries, business models and even social patterns. As part of iAD, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) wants to employ a PhD student within one of the following target areas:

1. Big data analysis.
2. Large-scale analytical query processing.
3. Temporal and spatial search and indexing.

The applicants should address one or more of the listed areas within their application.

We seek a highly motivated individual holding a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science with a strong background in either database management systems or algorithms. Additional background in distributed systems is preferable. Due to the high profile of the iAd Centre, the right candidates must demonstrate evidence of significant research potential beyond a strong academic degree. The internationally distributed nature of the Centre, including partners from research and industry, requires the right candidate to have very good communication skills in English and the ability to fill in a heterogeneous team environment. Very good skills in scientific and popular presentation and writing will also be considered in employment decisions.

Relevant education as Master in Computer and Information Science or equivalent is required. Applicants must satisfy the formal grades requirements for admission to the PhD studies at NTNU. See http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier/ for detailed information on the PhD programs administrated by IME.

PhD grants at NTNU are normally 3 years, but may – if the Department has the need – be extended by one additional year. With a 4 year grant, the candidates are expected to spend 25% of their time on teaching or research assistance duties. These duties are commonly distributed over the 4 years.

The evaluation of applicants will be based on their education, job experience, possibly other relevant experience and scientific publications. Applicants must satisfy the formal requirements for admission to the PhD studies at NTNU. NTNUs PhD-rules require a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best).

Every application must include:

1. Curriculum vitae with information about the candidate’s prior training, exams, and  work experience.
2. A short presentation of the motivation for a PhD study, how the applicant  sees his/her background suitable (0,5 page), and the applicant’s view of research challenges within the target area (3-4 pages).
3. Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas must be enclosed. Candidates from  universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained      degree.
4. Master thesis (electronic version).
5. Publications and any other work that the applicant wishes to be taken into account should be enclosed. Please list the submitted publications in the application. Joint works should clearly indicate the applicant’s contributions.
6. Foreign applicants must document an English language test TOEFL score of 600 or higher, or provide documentation of equivalent skills.

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

The appointment is at salary code 1017, which currently corresponds to a yearly gross income of NOK 416 300 (pay scale level 50). From this 2% will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund.

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders.

NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both EU/EEA and non-EU candidates. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages applications from members of ethnic minorities and women.

Further information on the fellowship can be obtained from Professor Kjetil Nørvåg (noervaag at idi.ntnu.no).

For more detailed information about the department, see: http://www.idi.ntnu.no/

Applications are to be submitted electronically through this page.

Application Deadline : 15 February 2013

Norway : Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Social Anthropology

The Department of Social Anthropology is offering four year postdoctoral research fellowship in the field of Social Anthropology. One scholarship is offered for Norwegian students. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in social anthropology as well as must have good spoken and written command of a Scandinavian language and/or English. The application deadline is 15th March 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Social Anthropology.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postdoctoral research fellowship.
Scholarship Provider:  University of Oslo
Scholarship can be taken at:  Norway

Eligibility: -Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in social anthropology. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
-Applicants must have good spoken and written command of a Scandinavian language and/or English.
-Applicants must provide a project description including a progress plan (no more than 10 pages) outlining the work to be undertaken for their proposed project. The project description must include the theme of the project, issues to be examined, the chosen theoretical and methodological approach, publication plan and an overall individual schedule for the four year period (with reference to the schedule for the Anthropos and the Material, Challenges to Anthropology project).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Norway can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Department of Social Anthropology invites candidates to apply for a four year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. The position is advertised within the project Anthropos and the Material, Challenges to Anthropology, and the research proposal should aim at developing new theoretical insights within the framework established for this project. The Department wishes to recruit a candidate with excellent research qualifications within Social Anthropology. The applicant should within the research outlined in the Anthropos and the Material, Challenges to Anthropology project be able to relate to one or more of the project’s three core areas: domestication practices, ritual practices and economic practices. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the research within the overall project, and through the role as coordinator (see immediately below), contribute to and participate in research activities at the Department. 25 % of the position will be dedicated to coordination of the overall project, but this part might also include general teaching, supervision and examination at the Department.

Number of award(s): One scholarship is offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Pay grade 57-64 (NOK 468 400 – 533 000), depending on level of competence/length of service
-Academically stimulating working environment
-Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
-Good welfare benefits

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

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

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th March 2013.

Norway : PhD Position in process tracking for forensic readiness in OS at the Norwegian Information Security Laboratory

Gjøvik University College (www.hig.no) has 1 available PhD position within the area of process tracking for forensics readiness in OS at the Norwegian Information Security Laboratory, NISlab (www.nislab,no).

Description

Details about the position can be found on http://english.hig.no/about/vacancies

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Computer science - Other
Engineering - Computer engineering

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)

Research Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Benefits

The grant may be offered for a period of 3 years where 100% of this time is assigned to the Phd study and research, alternatively 4 years at 75%.

Application Deadline : 31 January 2013

Norway : postdoctoral fellowship from the Norwegian Research Council

At the University of Bergen, Department of Biomedicine, a three year postdoctoral fellowship from the Norwegian Research Council is available as part of the project entitled: A study on metabolic inflexibility as a possible weakness in mammary tumours. The project addresses mitochondrial physiology and associated interactions between metabolism and cell signalling in the tumor context. Expected starting date is 1 March 2013.

Description

The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Cellular Networks (CellNet) research group. The primary objective of the project is to identify metabolic weaknesses in cancer cells to develop new biomarkers and therapeutic concepts. The experimental approach involves studies on the molecular mechanisms involved in metabolism-signalling cross-talk, mitochondrial physiology, cellular stress, and cellular metabolic adaptation. The project comprises in vitro cell and in vivo animal model systems, and state-of-the-art technology/methodology (e.g. advanced microscopy/flow cytometry, metabolomics and bioenergetics).

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Medical sciences - Medicine

Career Stage

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc

Application Deadline : 9 February 2013

Norway : PhD research scholar positions

NHH Norwegian School of Economics announces the availability of a limited number of PhD research scholarships (scholars). These scholarships are available for the six specializations in the PhD programme at NHH; Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Professional Communication, Finance, Management Science, and Strategy and Management. 

Each scholarship is for a period of four years and combines taking a PhD programme at NHH with working as a research scholar. PhD research scholars are required to work as a teaching and/or research assistant for the department they are admitted to on enrolling in the PhD programme. The work requirement corresponds to 25 % of a full position a year, with the remaining 75 % being dedicated to the successful completion of a PhD. 

The annual salary for PhD research scholars is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale: State Salary Scale 50, which is currently 416 300 NOK gross (approximately 56 520 Euro or about 73 883 USD). The scholarships are subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including health care provision and membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Applicants must fulfill the admission requirements of the PhD programme. Qualified applicants with research proposals that fit best with the research interests of the department concerned will be prioritized. The prioritized research areas within Accounting and Auditing, Economics, Professional Communication, Finance, Management Science, and Strategy and Management are outlined in the programme information provided for each of the six specializations. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

Further information about the PhD programme and admission requirements can be found at www.nhh.no/phd. Enquiries regarding admission requirements, PhD research scholarships, application procedures, and so on, may be directed to the PhD admission office at NHH: phd@nhh.no. 

The application for the PhD research scholarships is combined with the overall application to the PhD programme. All applicants to the PhD programme will automatically be considered for scholarships, unless they request otherwise. The deadline for the current round of applications is 1 February 2013.

Application Deadline : 1 February 2013

Recent Scholarships Norway : PhD positions related to marine polysaccharides and polysaccharide modifying enzymes

The Department of Biotechnology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) announces a PhD fellowship in the field of alginate modifying enzymes and another PhD fellowship in the field of chitin/chitosan. The fellowship is for a period of three years without teaching duties, but may be extended for a total period of four years, including 25 % teaching duties at the department.

The position is organized at the Department of Biotechnology. Currently, there are 11 professors, 3 associate professors, 4 adjunct professors and about 30 PhD research fellows and postdoctoral positions appointed at the Department of Biotechnology. Further information is available at: http://www.ntnu.edu/biotechnology

PhD fellowship 1: The project aims at constructing new alginate modifying enzymes for producing new alginates with tailored properties for biomedical and industrial applications. The project will also include characterization of the enzymes in terms of activity, substrate specificity, reaction pattern and the epimerized alginates itself. A successful applicant is highly competent, team player, motivated and ambitious. The candidate should hold very good grades and a MSc or equivalent degree in polysaccharide chemistry, molecular genetics or protein chemistry. Experience in fields related to the project is favorable, such as cultivation of bacteria, bioinformatics or protein engineering.

PhD fellowship 2: The project is related to structure-function relationship in chitosans with emphasis on enzymatic modifications of chitosans and interactions between chitosans and alginates. In addition, the occurrence and structure of the polysaccharide ascophyllan in selected brown algae will be included. The motivated and ambitious candidate should have a solid background in chemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology with a MSc or equivalent degree.

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the two last years of the MSc is required and C or higher of the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/educatiaon/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

The appointment of the PhD fellow will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties.

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government's policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background are encouraged to apply. NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in scientific posts, and therefore women are encouraged to apply. The start salary for the PhD research fellow is set at level 50, NOK 416 600 (before tax) in the Norwegian state salary scale. 2% of the salary will be deducted at source as a mandatory premium to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.

Further information can be obtained please contact.

PhD fellowship 1: Professor Gudmund Skjåk-Bræk, e-mail: gudmund.skjak-brak@ntnu.no, Department of Biotechnology, NTNU.

PhD fellowship 2: Professor Kjell Morten Vårum, e-mail: kjell.m.varum@ntnu.no, Department of Biotechnology, NTNU.

Applications with CV, possible publications and other scientific works, certified copies of transcripts and reference letters should be submitted electronically through this page. Together with the application we request a one-page “Personal Motivation Letter”. Theses, publications and all other scientific material that the applicant wants to be considered should be enclosed. Multi –authored publications will be considered, but in cases where the impact of the applicant on the publication is not evident, a brief description of the role of the applicant in the work should be enclosed

Application Deadline : 31 January 2013