Sweden : PhD position in Soil fungal ecology

A PhD-student position in Soil fungal ecology is available at the Evolutionary biology center, Uppsala University. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon.

Project description: Fungi mediate biogeochemical processes in soil, including carbon sequestration, organic matter decomposition, nitrogen and phosphorus cycling. Soil fungal communities are immensely diverse and general ecological principles governing these systems remain largely unknown. The planned project will use the complex dynamics of phosphorus in soil as a framework to identify adaptive traits in soil fungi and explore ecological principles that govern the tremendous diversity of soil fungal communities. The research plan for the PhD project will be developed together with the appointed student.

The PhD student will be part of Dr. Anna Rosling’s lab at the Evolutionary Biology Center. The Rosling lab has a broad interest in soil microbial ecology and biogeochemical processes and combine molecular methods with mycological experimental systems. The research environment is international with English being the working language. See Rosling lab web-page for more information and recent publications (http://www.ebc.uu.se/Research/IEG/evbiol/research/Rosling/).

Qualifications: An MSc or possibly a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. The ideal candidate is highly motivated with thorough education and strong interest in environmental and comparative genomics and microbial ecology. Previous experience with large-scale genetic data analysis, bioinformatics and mycology is advantageous. Candidates must be fluent in English.

Conditions: The PhD training comprises four years of full time research and studies. The successful candidate will receive a fellowship the first year and a PhD-student position year 2-4. The position can be combined with up to 20% of teaching assistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly. Please contact Anna Rosling (anna.rosling@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 6444) for more information. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet +46 18 471 5380 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko +46 18 471 3315.

How to apply: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing your research interests and motivation for PhD studies (max 1 page), 2) a short description of your education, especially in environmental genomics, comparative genetics, microbial ecology, bioinformatics and other related areas, 3) a CV, 4) an authorized copy of your BSc/MSc degree, 5) the names and contact information of at least two reference persons (address, email address, and phone number), 6) maximum 5 relevant publications (including BSc/MSc thesis). The application must be written in English.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than March 15^st 2013, UFV-PA 2013/204. Use the link below to access the application form.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013 

Australia : Three PhD Scholarships: IBM-UTS Smarter Planet Project

At the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), you can challenge yourself by undertaking PhD studies in artificial intelligence. In this role, you will explore some of the deepest problems of intelligence yet see your work make a real difference in practical systems.

The IBM-UTS Smarter Planet Project is offering three scholarships to Australian or international candidates. The scholarship is paid as a tax-exempt $24,653 annual stipend to help cover your living expenses for a maximum of 3.5 years. Tuition fees for successful Australian candidates will be covered by the Research Training Scheme. International candidates may be eligible for an International Research Scholarship that covers tuition fees.

These scholarships will support PhD research projects that address real world problems using software, intelligent robots, and connected environmen ts. The objective of the IBM-UTS Smarter Planet Project is to develop novel approaches to constructing intelligent systems that engage seamlessly with users and enable new forms of social interaction. Projects may involve artificial intelligence, formal logic, computational law, cognitive science, data analytics, social computing, robotics and the internet of things.

A PhD is rewarding like no ordinary job. You will help create the future at the same time as developing your research skills and preparing you for the next phase of your career. You will work in the vibrant Innovation and Enterprise Research Laboratory (the "Magic Lab") with access to state-of-the- art technologies, including Australia' s only PR2 robot. The research environment is stimulating but relaxed and your colleagues will be highly motivated and skilled researchers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with senior research leaders in IBM.

We are looking for motivated, resourceful and imaginative people to join us. Normally a Masters or high Honours degree in a relevant field of science, IT or engineering is required but in rare circumstances exceptional candidates without such qualifications are admitted. You do not need to have any specialized knowledge or experience but a high level of skill in software engineering is expected.

The position is located at the UTS's Broadway campus, just minutes walk from Central Station and Chinatown.

To apply:

Send an email with your resume, cover letter and academic transcript to phd@themagiclab. org.

Applications Close: April 2, 2013

Application Deadline : 2 April 2013 

France : PhD position in Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling in Strasbourg (Reconstruction and visualization of digitized 3D models from scans and photogr

A 3-year funded PhD position for an excellent student is available in the field of Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling at the University of Strasbourg (France), ICube Lab (http://icube.unistra.fr).

Title: Reconstruction and visualization of digitized 3D models from scans and photographs.

Host research team:
Computer Graphics and Geometry group (http://icube-igg.unistra.fr/en)

Advisors:
- Jean-Michel Dischler, Professor in Computer Science at the University of Strasbourg (dischler AT unistra.fr).
- Remi Allegre, Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Strasbourg (allegre AT unistra.fr);

Starting date: September 2013.

Ending date: 3 years from the starting date.

Funding: The net salary will be about 1500 euros per month.

Location: Strasbourg area, France.

Application deadline: June 1, 2013

Description:
Current 3D acquisition technologies can deliver highly accurate data on the shape of real-world objects. Despite the recent advances in the field of geometry processing and 3D reconstruction, producing complete and defect-free multi-scale geometric models of objects that are as complex as pieces of artwork or buildings still cannot be achieved in a full automatic way, which hampers massive scanning campaigns. Standard 3d reconstruction techniques often require a large amount of user interaction to adjust parameters or to perform corrections, which essentially rely on some visual criteria. The recent advances of 2D/3D registration techniques open up new lines of research to bring solutions to the problem of automatically reconstructing complete and multi-scale accurate 3D models with few constraints on the acquisition process.
The goal of this thesis is to develop a technique that takes benefit from the information obtained from a set of photographs to evaluate and improve the reconstruction of 3D models from 3D scans. This technique will be based on a novel metric that allows to compare a calibrated set of photographs to a set of 3D scans. This technique will be studied in conjunction with a representation making it possible to visualize complex reconstructed models in real-time. The implementation will be achieved in C++ and it will be incorporated into the digitization software of the IGG group.

References:
[BWS07] A. Brunton, S. Wuhrer, C. Shu. Image-based Model Completion. In Proc. 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling (3DIM), pages 305-311, 2007.
[CDG+12] M. Corsini, M. Dellepiane, F. Ganovelli, R. Gherardi, A. Fusiello, R. Scopigno. Fully Automatic Registration of Image Sets on Approximate Geometry. International Journal of Computer Vision, pages 1-21, August 10, 2012.
[DVS11] M. Dellepiane, A. Venturi, R. Scopigno. Image guided reconstruction of un-sampled data: A filling technique for cultural heritage models. International Journal of Computer Vision, 94(1):2-11, 2011.
[FP07] Y. Furukawa and J. Ponce. Accurate, Dense, and Robust Multi-View Stereopsis. IEEE Computer Society Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, July 2007.
[PGC11] R. Pintus, E. Gobbetti, R. Combet. Fast and robust semi-automatic registration of photographs to 3D geometry. In Proc. International Symposium on Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (VAST), 2011.
[SSS06] N. Snavely, S. M. Seitz, R. Szeliski. Photo Tourism: Exploring Image Collections in 3D. ACM Transactions on Graphics (Proc. SIGGRAPH 2006), 2006.
[SY09] N. Salman and M. Yvinec. Surface Reconstruction from Multi-View Stereo. In Proc. Asian Conference on Computer Vision, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2009.
[VLP+12] H.-H. Vu, P. Labatut, J.-P. Pons, R. Keriven. High Accuracy and Visibility-Consistent Dense Multiview Stereo. IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, 34(5):889-901, 2012.

Application process:
Candidates are invited to contact us as soon as possible via the two following email addresses: allegre AT unistra.fr and dischler AT unistra.fr. Please send us the following elements:
- a detailed CV;
- marks obtained during Licence and Master degree, or Engineering School degree;
- a one-page motivation letter;
- a recommendation letter from teachers.

Qualification:
- Master degree in Computer Science;
- Basic skills in Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling;
- Good programming and communication skills;
- Good level of English is mandatory.

Application Deadline : 1 June 2013

Australia : PhD Scholarship: Metabolomics of Climate Stress Responses in Drosophila.

• Apply for a PhD Studentship located at CSIRO, Black Mountain, Canberra
• Three year tenure with a $32,000 stipend per annum
• Get hands-on experience working on real world problems with CSIRO- Australia's premier science and technology research organisation!

The Position:
We are seeking a motivated post-graduate student to work on a project to understand the role of lipid metabolism in enabling species to adapt, or not, to climate change. The project will be based on Australian Drosophila species with differing abilities to adapt to laboratory induced climate stressors such as cold shock and desiccation.

The successful applicant will receive a full scholarship to undertake a three year PhD degree program in the Managing Species and Natural Ecosystems Theme of CSIRO’s Climate Adaptation Flagship. This student will be based at the laboratories of CSIRO’s Division of Ecosystems Sciences, Black Mountain, Canberra, ACT, and enrolled through The University of Melbourne.

The Scholarship is linked with “Genomic Basis of Adaptation to Climate Change” project funded by the Science and Industry Endowment Fund with funding also requested from the Agilent Technologies Foundation. For students of demonstrated high calibre, a top-up of the scholarship is available through CSIRO’s Division of Ecosystem Sciences.

Specifically you will:

• Develop and apply methods for the analysis of lipids and conduct in depth analyses of the lipid metabolic pathways of the different fly species under climate stresses.
• Have access to transcriptomic data collected from the flies under these stresses, which should help elucidate the genetic bases for the changes that occur in lipid metabolism during stress response.

Location: Black Mountain, Canberra
Salary: $32,000 stipend per annum
Tenure: 3 years
Reference: ACT13/00426

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Capability of completing a PhD within three (3) years.
• Candidates must meet Melbourne University’s PhD entry requirements
• Bachelor degree (First Class Honours) or Masters degree or equivalent in Science
• Demonstrated experience in analytical biochemistry
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.

Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the largest and most diverse scientific organisations in the world. By igniting the creative spirit of our people, we deliver great science and innovative solutions that benefit industry, society and the environment.

Applications close: 31 March 2013

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Ireland : PhD Scholarship in European Union Politics

The Department of Politics and Public Administration of the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a PhD scholarship in the area of European Union Politics. Applications are especially welcome from candidates who wish to study aspects of the European Parliament or the
Council of Ministers in their role as law-making institutions. Skills in research methods or a willingness to acquire them would be an advantage.
The scholarship covers tuition fees (at EU rates) and provides a maintenance grant of €7000 per year for up to four years, subject to academic performance. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the tutorial teaching of the department.
Applications should include (a) a research proposal (5 pages maximum); (b) copies of academic transcripts; (c) a CV or resume (3 pages maximum); and (d) one academic reference. The closing date for applications is 1 May 2013.
Applications should be sent to frank.haege@ ul.ie with the subject line ‘EU Politics PhD Scholarship’. Letters of recommendations should be emailed directly by the academic referee.
For further information, please contact frank.haege@ ul.ie

Application Deadline : 1 May 2013

New Zealand : ASEAN Scholar Awards

Brief description:

The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards are scholarships for international students from Southeast Asian countries who wants to study in New Zealand with the intention to help in the development of their home countries. The scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international development programme.

Host Institution(s):

See the list of participating New Zealand Institutions.

Field(s) of study:

The scholarships seek to empower individuals to contribute to the economic, social, and political development of their countries. The preferred fields of study varies per country and may include the following sectors:

Agriculture, Business, Tourism, Governance, Private Sector Management, Public Sector Management, Disaster Risk Management, Governance, Renewable Energy, Trade and Development

Target group:

Applications for New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards are welcome from the following countries:  Brunei, Cambodia,  Indonesia,  Lao PDR,  Myanmar, Malaysia,  Philippines,  Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, an establishment allowance on arrival in New Zealand, and return airfares.

Eligibility:

The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards are open to candidates from the public and private sector including civil society, university lecturers, development-focused organisations and charitable foundations.

To be eligible, you must:

• be a citizen of one of the eligible countries and have resided in that country for at least two years at the time of application

• not have citizenship/permanent residence status for New Zealand or Australia

• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residence status

• not hold or have held a New Zealand Government or Australia Government scholarship in the preceding 24 months at the time of application

•  not be seeking support for a degree programme already commenced
not hold a qualification at a similar level or in a similar field of study at similar level (this means holders of bachelor degrees should apply for Masters or PhD and Masters graduates should apply for PhD study)

•  be available to take up the scholarships in the calendar year for which the scholarship is offered

•  hold a bachelor degree of strong academic merit that is relevant to the proposed post graduate qualification

•  have a minimum IELTS (academic) results of 5.5 overall, with no band less than 5.0 and results to be no older than 24 months at time of application

•  satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand institution in which the degree programme is to be undertaken, including that institution’s English language criteria.

Application instructions:

Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For information about the application process please see the scholarship information page for your home country.  Deadline varies per country but is around April-August 2012 for studies commencing in SY 2013.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships/types-scholarship/new-zealand-asean-scholar-awards

Denmark : PhD position in Electrochemistry - Performance and lifetime limiting effects in Li-ion batteries

Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly energy technologies for the future?
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark is increasing its research activities in Lithium batteries – a technology for clean and efficient electricity storage.
Lithium ion batteries constitute one of the most common electricity sources for small and portable electronic devices. It is known that thermal cycling and high power density shortens the battery lifetime. However, the detailed coupling between degradation and battery usage is still not fully understood.
For a successful usage of lithium batteries in medium to large scale applications such as cars, it is necessary to match the characteristics of the battery modules with the application. In particular, it is important to determine the wear of the modules when exposed to specific operating patterns.
Job description
The project focus is on electrochemical characterization and modeling of different types of lithium batteries under different operating conditions such as state of charge, depth of discharge, temperature and charge/discharge current. The degradation mechanisms will be investigated using techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) combined with X-ray diffractive analysis (XRD) and small and wide angle X-ray spectroscopy (SAXS-WAXS).
It is the aim of the project to get a better understanding of the thermal, mechanical and electrochemical processes involved in the battery module wear and link the wear to certain operating patterns.
Qualifications

• M.Sc. in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry or similar
• Preferably experience with electrochemistry and experimental methods in solid state chemistry or physics
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment. Good possibilities for professional and personal growth. A family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
Please contact Senior Researcher Søren Højgaard Jensen, shjj@dtu.dk for further information.

Additional information about DTU and the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk

Please apply online as described below

Application
We must have your online application by 30 March 2013.

Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file.

The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline : 30 March 2013

Denmark : PhD scholarship for development of new detection technologies

National Food Institute (DTU Food) is a research institute at the Technical University of Denmark. The institute has approx. 365 employees organized in six divisions: Food Chemistry, Industrial Food Research, Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Epidemiology & Microbial Genomics, and Toxicology & Risk Assessment. DTU-Food focuses on public health in relation to human nutrition, food safety, environment and health. Activities are centered on food products throughout the entire food chain, from primary agricultural production and industrial processing to preparation in the consumer's home and evaluating the impact on human health. The research activities include studying scientifically based risk assessments and advisory services to Danish and international authorities and industry. The institute is part of the national food safety contingency plan and is the national reference laboratory for chemical and microbial food safety.
SMARTDETECT - A portable system for rapid nucleic acid based detection of pathogens
SMARTDETECT is a new project funded by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. In this project three industrial partners and DTU are involved. The project’s vision is to develop a Lab-on-a-Chip system that 1) has a capacity to simultaneously test for up to 30 markers of different pathogenic microorganisms in one test; 2) will be able to handle the samples directly without a sample preparation step; 3) could be used directly as on-site testing and thereby save time by eliminating submission of the samples to central testing laboratories; and 4) The LOC system will be sufficiently robust to be produced industrially.
Laboratory of Applied Micro and Nanotechnology (LAMINATE) at the Diagnostic Engineering group, Division of Food Microbiology, DTU-Food is looking for a PhD candidate in the field of applied micro and nanotechnology in life sciences. The PhD project will focus on the development of new real-time detection approaches, for example, direct PCR and Solid phase PCR that are suitable for on line detection.
The starting date of the position is May 1st 2013 and the duration of the position is 3 years.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, biochemistry, bio-micro-nanotechnology, biotechnology or medical technology.
Relevant qualifications include:

• Experience with on chip sample preparation for PCR based technology
• Experience with PCR, real-time PCR, solid phase PCR detection
• Experience with handling applied microsystems or Lab-on-a-chip-systems for sample preparation and PCR real-time detection.
• Experience with design of probes, primers and extraction of data from genome data banks
• Experience with DNA microarray fabrication on different substrates (glass, polymers)

Important personal qualifications are willingness and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research team.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Dang Duong Bang, phone: +45 3588 7382 or mobile: + 45 2282 2318.
For more information about DTU Food please visit www.food.dtu.dk
Application
We must have your online application by 1 April 2013.
Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

Application Deadline : 1 April 2013

Denmark : PhD Project in Social Data Analysis

DTU compute would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting May 1^th. The project is financed by the Villum Foundation.
Project Description
Every cell phone call, credit card transaction, online comment, and email check is recorded in a database somewhere. Each day, millions of people share digital photographs, watch television online, and record and share their GPS tracks. Governments and city councils are recording and sharing comprehensive statistics on public spending, crime statistics, and public health. Almost every aspect of our daily lives is being captured in great detail—and we expect the rate of information growth to accelerate. Rich digital traces of this kind are something altogether novel and hold the potential to fundamentally change how we quantify and understand human behavior and human nature.
Over the past decade networks have become a key approach to understanding systems of interacting objects, unifying the study of diverse phenomena including biological organisms and human society. An increasing number of scientists have seized upon ‘slices’ of data considering, e.g. the patterns of cell phone communication, email communication, or online friendships alone. While such studies reveal interesting properties of human interrelations, it is clear that the full complexity of human interactions is expressed on many communication channels: face-to-face conversation, phone, text message, email, online chat, and online social networks, such as Facebook or Twitter. Due to the limited bandwidth of human attention, we usually only communicate on one channel at time, but shift effortlessly between the different modes of communication.
The overarching goal of this proposal is to take advantage of the recent technological developments in order to push the current boundaries of a quantitatively based understanding of social systems. Specifically, our aim is to record the network of social interactions with very high resolution (both in terms of temporal sampling and number of recorded communication channels) and develop mathematical approaches to describe and understand this highly complex and dynamic network. We record data using smartphones as sensors (or sociometers).
The successful candidate will focus particularly on topics related to the role of information stored in ties between individuals, as well as privacy in networked systems. The PhD contains elements of practical development work for the project, as well as theoretical work.
Requirements
Candidates must have a master degree in computational science and engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering, or equivalent academic qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who can document strong programming ability, and in addition have a background in statistics and mathematical modeling. Furthermore, a firm command of the English language is essential.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the ITMAN Graduate School Programme of DTU Compute. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules at DTU, which may be obtained here.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for PhD degree students.
Further Information
Further information concerning the project can be obtained from Associate Professor, Sune Lehmann.
Further information concerning the application is available at the DTU Compute PhD homepage, the DTU Compute Graduate School ITMAN homepage or by contacting the responsible ITMAN Graduate School coordinator: Ulla Jensen, phone: + 45 4525 3359.
Application
Applications must be submitted in English as one single PDF, and we must have your online application by April 1^th, 2013. Please open the link in the red bar "apply online" (“ansøg online”).
Applications must include:

• application (letter of motivation)
• CV
• documentation of a relevant completed M.Sc. or M.Eng.-degree
• course and grade list of bachelor and master degrees
• Calculation of the weighted grade average, see guidelines here

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline : 1 April 2013

Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Magnetic Resonance

A 3-year PhD scholarship in Magnetic Resonance is available in the Biomedical Engineering group at DTU Electrical Engineering where we conduct research in:

• Ultrasound - hardware related implementation as well as imaging, flow estimation and ultrasound techniques
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Signal Processing
• Biomechanics and Biomedicine

Hyperpolarized Metabolic Magnetic Resonance (MR) is an exciting new method for the study of in vivo biochemistry in real time. The hyperpolarization method is based on Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) in the solid state at low temperature. DNP involves transfer of electron polarization to nuclear spins in the solid sample by irradiation with microwaves. The frequency of the microwave field is typically in the range 100-300 GHz. Polarization can also be cross polarized between nuclear spins with resonance frequencies in the radiofrequency range (10-400 MHz). To achieve the maximum efficiency of the polarization transfer between electron and nuclear spins, resonant structures at multiple frequencies are needed.
A PhD project is available  to study by simulation and experimentally the efficiency of various electromagnetic structures for DNP at cryogenic temperatures. Generally the aim is to maximize the magnetic field for the power available. The structures should be optimized for several sample geometries that are typically much larger than the wavelength of the microwave field.
You should have a solid background in electromagnetism with specific experience in simulation of radiofrequency and microwave structures (HFSS or equivalent) as well testing of the performance of these. Practical experience with RF and microwave construction and testing is a requirement. Some knowledge of magnetic resonance is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Starting date as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a MSc in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the MSc in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Jan Ardenkjaer-Larsen, tel: +45 40 27 27 75 jhar@elektro.dtu.dk.
You can read more about us on www.elektro.dtu.dk.
Application
Please apply online by March 15, 2013. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheethere)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your MSc degree, but you cannot begin before having received it.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, inability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Italy : PhD in Economics at the Department of Economics

The PhD in Economics at the Department of Economics - University of Bologna aims at training students for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research departments of corporations, public organizations, financial institutions and the government.
The program is organized according to international standards and is taught in English. In the first year students are asked to take six courses in quantitative methods, microeconomics and macroeconomics. By the end of the first year they will also have to choose a field of
specialization and a research supervisor. In the second year, students will choose six more advanced courses consistent with their field of specialization. The rest of the program is devoted to work on the dissertation. To this aim students will be asked to present their
papers in the monthly PhD informal meetings and in the more formal second and third year PhD Forums. The considerable diversification of research areas covered by the members of the DSE and their international reputation provide an outstanding environment where students of most fields in economics may find research ideas and tight guidance for their doctoral studies. The Department of Economics of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia is a partner institution in
the PhD Program.
Application Deadline: Mar 25, 2013  http://www.phdeco. unibo.it/
Course Fees: The best admitted students will be offered financial aid (three-year grant) and the waiver of tuition fees

Application Deadline : 25 March 2013

Switzerland : The Hermann Paul School of Linguistics scholarships for PhD candidates

he Hermann Paul School of Linguistics at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and the Albert-ALudwigs- University of Freiburg (Germany) is offering two scholarships for PhD candidates in Basel and two scholarships in Freiburg, to be occupied by earliest 1 July and latest 1 September 2013. As a PhD candidate you will be part of a lively and active research community located in the upper Rhine region. The graduate programme is internationally
recognized and presents inter-university collaboration. The scholarships comply with different requirements in Basel and Freiburg. For more information on the respective specifications, please visit the homepage at http://hpsl- linguistics. org/hpsl- scholarships2013
Scholarships are granted for two years and may be subject to an extension of up to one year with successful project development. Prerequisite for application is a good to excellent degree (MA or equivalent) in the field of language sciences. As part of an international community your PhD project should constructively add to the research environment. Please inform yourself
about the research areas at the HPSL before the application and get in touch with your preferred first supervisor for more details (find the list of supervisors at http://www.hpsl- linguistics. org/faculty).
Please note that PhD scholarships at the University of Basel or the University of Freiburg must be supervised by a first supervisor affiliated with the respective university which grants the scholarship. Please submit your application both in postal form (hardcopy) AND electronically. It should include:
- a letter of motivation
- an informative outline of your research interests and PhD project (Scholarships are awarded based on the quality of your outline, applications without an outline will not be considered.)
- your curriculum vitae
- copies of educational certificates (Please note: in Basel the requirement for entering the PhD program is a 'good' or 'excellent&# 39; degree.)
- a writing sample (seminar paper or master thesis)
- if available: confirmations of internships, language proficiancies and conference participation
Closing date for applications is 26 April 2013 (receipt of application by the HPSL).
The selection process will take place in May and acceptances and refusals will be sent out by the end of May.
For the filing of the documents in electronic form, please note the details at http://hpsl- linguistics. org/hpsl- application2013.
Application Deadline: 26-Apr-2013 Web Address for Applications: 

Application Deadline : 26 April 2013

Sweden : Two PhD students with focus on regional electric vehicle project Green Charge Southeast

In our research team we develop decision support methodology for companies, municipalities and other organizations that want to work strategically with sustainable development and to contribute to the society's transition to sustainability in a way that strengthens the organization. Our research and our education attracts partners and students from all over the world and we are major contributors to BTH's vision to be a "globally attractive knowledge community within applied IT and innovation for sustainable growth." All of our research is done through collaborative projects with partners in industry and society.

We think it is especially important to bring in a strategic sustainability thinking in the early stages of the innovation process, where the greatest opportunities are to influence the products and services impact on the ecological and social systems throughout their life cycle. It is important that even in these early stages model, simulate and take into account technical, business and socio-ecological implications of many different solutions so that the best options from a strategic perspective of sustainability can be identified and further developed in later phases of the innovation process.

About the Positions

The positions include primarily work in the department's research projects, particularly the regional electric vehicle project Green Charge Southeast. The main focus of one position is mapping, modeling and optimization of business models and product and service systems for electric vehicles. For the second position, the focus is on identifying, modeling and optimization of environmental and social sustainability of effects for these systems. The PhD students will work in close cooperation with each other to contribute to a coherent methodology for strategic analysis of electric systems and their sustainability implications. They should also make practical tests to improve the methodology in collaboration with Project Green Charge Sydosts extensive network of regional partners among businesses and public organizations.

The positions should also support education and training in energy and other sustainability-oriented topics. Examples of tasks include:

• Support the development and implementation of the program Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability and new sustainability-oriented energy programs
• Efforts in various other courses in the area of sustainability and product service systems
• Support the work at the interface between research and education in the energy,  sustainability and product service system areas
• Administrative work with marketing, recruitment, selection, program management, etc

Required qualifications

• Academic education at master of science level in the field of sustainability
• High level communication skills and experience to make written and oral presentations in the energy and sustainability / management areas or related areas.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in groups.
• Teaching ability and interest.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Basic Swedish language skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Academic education or proven practical experience in the energy and electric vehicle fields and (mostly for the product service system position) in product and service system development area
• Ability to apply methods and tools for strategic sustainable development
• Several years of prior work experience in related areas or situations
• Experience in systems analysis and modeling and simulation of complex systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects.
• Fluent in Swedish (spoken and written).

Extent:

100%.

Duration:

To a licentiate degree.  This means maximum of  2.5 years if the position is divided in 80% research and 20% department work, or maximum of 2 years if the position is 100% research. If possible, the position is prolonged to a PhD degree with the same research focus.

Start:

As soon as possible

For more information

For more information about the employment, you are welcome to contact research project leader in this area, Henrik Ny, tel. 0455-385517, e-mail: Henrik.ny@bth.se. Union representative is Mikael Åsman (SACO), tfn 0457-385720.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Finland : a PhD student to work on projects studying how the cellular information flow is altered in cancer.

The Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicum Helsinki, University of Helsinki has position open for a PhD student to work on projects studying how the cellular information flow is altered in cancer. The project focuses on using quantitative proteomics (mass spectrometry) and computational methods (network analysis & modeling) to identify the molecular context and dynamics of cancer-linked proteins – both in cell culture models and in patient samples. Applications are accepted until March 15, 2013.

The Institute of Biotechnology & Biomedicum Helsinki, University of Helsinki has position open for a PhD student to work on projects studying how the cellular information flow is altered in cancer. The project focuses on using quantitative proteomics (mass spectrometry) and computational methods (network analysis & modeling) to identify the molecular context and dynamics of cancer-linked proteins – both in cell culture models and in patient samples.

Highly motivated student who is enthusiastic about the prospect of driving forefront research in an in- terdisciplinary environment is encouraged to apply. A strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or informatics is an essential. Preliminary experience in cancer biology is considered advantageous, but not necessary. Good written and spoken English as well as the desire to work in a highly team-oriented environment are required.

The position is located at Varjosalo laboratory in the Institute of Biotechnology. BI is an independent research institute located at the Viikki Campus, where it forms part of the largest national life sciences alliance in Finland. The Institute provides excellent facilities to conduct interdisciplinary research in bio- chemistry and molecular biology. The computational analysis and modeling is done in close collaboration with Professor Sampsa Hautaniemi’s group at Biomedicum Helsinki in Meilahti campus (http://research.med.helsinki.fi/gsb/hautaniemi/).

For further information about the open positions, please contact Group Leader Markku Varjosalo (markku.varjosalo(at)helsinki.fi). Applications are accepted until March 15th. Please note that the inter- view process begins as soon as a competitive application is received and the place can be filled immediately after a suitable candidate has been found.

Please send your application, CV, study transcript and contact information of two references as a single document (pdf) to markku.varjosalo(at)helsinki.fi

Selected publications:
Varjosalo et al., Dev Cell. 2006 Feb;10(2):177-86
Björklund et al., Nature. 2006 Feb 23;439(7079):1009-13
Varjosalo et al., Cell. 2008 May 2;133(3):537-48
Varjosalo et al., Genes Dev. 2008 Sep 15;22(18):2454-72
Ovaska et al. IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, 2012
Louhimo et al. Nature Methods, 2012 Feb; 9(4):351-5
Laakso & Hautaniemi. Bioinformatics, 2010 Jul 15;26(14):1802-3.
Wu et al. Nature Methods 2009 Jan;6(1):75-77.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Austria : PhD position in Geographic Information Science and Geoinformatics

The Interfaculty department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at the University of Salzburg aims to combine high quality education with excellent research. The Faculty has several research groups with an outstanding international reputation.

The PhD student will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and educators in the field of Geographic Information Science and Geoinformatics.

The candidate will work in the field of Geographic Information Science, Geoinformatics and spatial analysis. Collaborations with other departments are foreseen. The candidate should bring experience and understanding in the field of Geographic Information Science, Geoinformatics, Geography, landscape analysis or other related fields. A high technical understanding is a prerequisite for this position. The candidate should be qualified for and willing to perform state-of-the-art research, and to acquire a PhD degree in this field. Details will be specified in an iterative process with the supervisor.

Beyond that, excellent communication and social skills are required for working in a small dynamic and interdisciplinary team as well as for conducting research independently. Collaboration on publications with other members of the project team is expected with the aim of publishing in international journals and conferences.

Eligibility: Suitable applicants should meet the following requirements:

-          A master’s degree or equivalent in Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Geography or other related disciplines.

-          Interest and ideally expertise in working with sensor systems (image processing, air quality, traffic or mobile phone applications etc.) for the establishment of a ‘human sensor’ based (near)-real time geography.

-          Very good English language proficiency (German language skills are appreciated but not compulsory)

-          Experience and interest in Geographic Information Science, spatial analysis, live geography & sensor systems.

-          Ideally, the candidate has some experience with data mining, programming and WEB 2.0 applications.

-          Additional requirements include international experience and/or working experience, strong personality characteristics, flexibility, ability to work in a team and interest to work scientifically.

The application should include the following documents (preferably as one PDF document)

- Letter of motivation
- Scientific CV
- Abstract of Master thesis (link to full text if available)
- Certificates
- List of publications (if available)

We offer a great working atmosphere as well as remuneration according to the Austrian University collective bargaining agreement (§26, remuneration group B1, gross salary per month € 1.899,- (14 times), 30 hours a week for 4 years.

Application deadline:  March, 31^st, 2013

Applicants with qualified academic records and TOEFL scores (min. 550 points) will be considered immediately.

The PhD candidate will enter an established programme leading to a Doctoral degree within a time frame of 4 years. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before an appointment can be made.

If you are interested in this position, please contact

Dr. Thomas Blaschke (giscience@sbg.ac.at) or by phone: +043 662 8044 7510

Contact address:    University of Salzburg

 Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS
Prof. Dr. Thomas Blaschke

Hellbrunnerstraße 34

5020 Salzburg

AUSTRIA

                                              

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013