Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Cloud-Scale Modelling

Post-doctoral Position in Cloud-Scale Modelling at the Department of Meteorology. Reference number SU FV-0698-13. Deadline for applications: April 20, 2013.

At the Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University, we conduct research and education in an international environment within four main areas: Atmospheric Physics, Dynamic Meteorology, Physical Oceanography and Chemical Meteorology. In all these areas there is a strong focus on the climate and on processes important for the climate and it's development. About 75 employees work at the department of which about 25 are scientists and almost 30 PhD students. The department is part of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research where it together with three other departments at the university covers research of most of the important aspects of the climate system.

Project description
Clouds are multiscale turbulent environments with important physics occurring on scales from microns to hundreds of meters and interacting in ways that remain poorly understood. The position will involve computationally-intensive approaches to such problems, including large-eddy simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS), with attention to the interaction between microphysical and cloud-scale processes. Other aspects may be also considered depending on the applicant's strengths and interests.

The position is funded by the Swedish e-Science Research Centre (SeRC) and strong interaction is expected with other SeRC participants, in particular the Department of Mechanics and FLOW at KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics or other relevant field of science. The applicant should have excellent English language skills, both oral and written communication.

Terms of employment
The position is full time for a maximum of 2 years. The preferred starting date is June 1 or as soon as possible.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Information
For more information, contact Prof. Rodrigo Caballero, rodrigo@misu.su.se, or Head of Department Michael Tjernström, michaelt@misu.su.se.

Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

Application
The application should include a CV with full publication list, a statement of research interests (maximum of one page) and contact information for two academic referees.

The application, quoting the reference number SU FV-0698-13,
should arrive no later than April 20, 2013, by e-mail to: registrator@su.se.

Documents submitted electronically should be in Word or PDF format.
Note! Please include the reference number SU FV-0698-13 in the subject heading.

Application Deadline : 20 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Germany : Post Doc with Management Role

You will work in a European Project in the Transportation domain with leading scientists in the field of Human-Machine Interaction and with experts from the Transportation Industry. The position foresees to co-lead the international team of 31 industrial and research organisations incl. companies like EADS, BOSCH, Honeywell, Philips, Lufthansa and ATOS. The objective of the project is to research a new methodology for human-centred design of adaptive cooperative human-machine systems based on modelling techniques including human models. An essential part of the project is to collect and formalize the requirements of the industrial partners for such a new methodology. The methodology will then be defined, implemented and evaluated based on human-machine systems in four domains: Aeronautics, Automotive, Control Rooms and Health. Due to the diversity of these domains we foresee commonalities as well as substantial differences in the methodological requirements. As a consequence!  different domain dependent versions of the methodology are planned.

You will act as Project Manager and will contribute to the requirements engineering and development of the new methodology.

Objective

The OFFIS Research Division Transportation has an open position for a post doc researcher on a full-time basis available immediately. The position is for 3 years with an optional extension up to 5 years.

Requirements

You should be highly motivated and possess the competence to lead a team of researchers. You should enjoy facing interdisciplinary challenges. As an application-oriented researcher you are interested in communicating and cooperating with industrial partners.

We expect an outstanding M.Sc. or Diploma in Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology or a related discipline. An interest in, and preferably experience with, either Cognitive Science, Human Factors, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development and/or Assistance Systems are essential. The position has a strong focus on the management of the project including contribution to defined research tasks. For this position a completed doctoral thesis and experience in leading research teams is required.

What we offer

OFFIS is located in Oldenburg (north western Germany) - a dynamic university city with a distinct sense of personality and a unique quality of life offering many cultural and free time possibilities. Oldenburg is located near Bremen and Hamburg with the North Sea only few kilometres away. OFFIS is an institute for information technology with an international focus. For our employees, we offer a professionally and socially attractive working environment. As an academic institute, we have in cooperation with the University excellent opportunities for the development of professional and personal skills in a scientific environment. The salary will depend on the qualifications and performance.

Contact

Questions concerning the job will be gladly answered by:

Dr. Andreas Lüdtke, Group Manager HMI (tel: +49 (0) 441 9722-530, andreas.luedtke [ A T ] offis.de)

Please submit your application incl. the usual documents to: bewerbung [ A T ] offis.de

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

UK : Research Associate Position in Experimental Mineral Phyiscs

NERC offers postdoctoral research associate position at the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL. The position is offered in the field of Experimental Mineral Phyiscs. The post is funded for the period of three years with £32,375 – £39,132 per annum salary. Applicants applying for the position will have a PhD, or thesis submitted and subject to examination, in the earth sciences, phyiscs or a related physical science.  The position is for the experimental component of the project and is funded by NERC.
Study Subject(s): The position is offered in the field of  Experimental Mineral Phyiscs at the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL. The project aims to determine the water content of the Earth’s mantle through concurrent electrical conductivity and infra-red absorption spectroscopy measurements of silicate minerals at high pressures and temperatures in the diamond anvil cell.  The observed dependence of electricla conductivity on water content will be used in inversions of the observed geomagnetic response function to constrain water content in the upper mantle and transition zone.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing postdoctoral research programme.
Scholarship Provider: NERC
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK
Eligibility: -Applicants will have a PhD, or thesis submitted and subject to examination, in the Earth sciences, phyiscs or a related physical science.  An independent research reputation with high quality publications and a strong background in diamond-anvil cell experimentation are essential.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The UK students can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position. The successful applicant will work with strong and vibrant groups within the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL.The project aims to determine the water content of the Earth’s mantle through concurrent electrical conductivity and infra-red absorption spectroscopy measurements of silicate minerals at high pressures and temperatures in the diamond anvil cell.  The observed dependence of electricla conductivity on water content will be used in inversions of the observed geomagnetic response function to constrain water content in the upper mantle and transition zone.  The position is for the experimental component of the project.
Number of awards: Not Known
Duration of awards: The position is offered for the period of three years.
What does it cover: A salary of  £32,375 – £39,132 per annum will be awarded.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The last date to submit the form is April 19, 2013.

UK : UCL Research Associate Position at Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory

University College London is offering research associate electronic engineer position at Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) based within the UCL Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering. The position funded by EPSRC is offered for the period of two years with a salary of £32,375 – £39,132 per annum. Applicants applying for the position should have PhD in electronic engineering is highly desirable, although exceptional candidates without a PhD will also be considered where sufficient skills and experience can be demonstrated. The purpose of this post is to play a major role in the development and evaluation of this novel multimodal imaging system.
Study Subject(s): Funding is awarded to develop a novel brain imaging system with combined optical topography and electroencephalography (EEG) capabilities. The system will be both wearable and wireless, and used to monitor cerebral oxygenation, haemodynamics and metabolism in a wide range of applications including acute brain injury and brain computer interfacing. UCL is seeking an electronic engineer to join their team – to help design, build and test the new instrument in both the laboratory and the clinic.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing Research programme.
Scholarship Provider: EPSRC
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK
Eligibility:- A PhD in electronic engineering is highly desirable, although exceptional candidates without a PhD will also be considered where sufficient skills and experience can be demonstrated. Candidates from an industrial background with no academic research experience are also encouraged to apply. No prior knowledge of optical imaging is necessary, but good electronic engineering skills and experience are essential.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The UK students can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) based within the UCL Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering is an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary group developing novel optical methods for monitoring and imaging the healthy and injured brain. We have recently been awarded funding from the EPRSC to develop a novel brain imaging system with combined optical topography and electroencephalography (EEG) capabilities. The system will be both wearable and wireless, and used to monitor cerebral oxygenation, haemodynamics and metabolism in a wide range of applications including acute brain injury and brain computer interfacing. The purpose of this post is to play a major role in the development and evaluation of this novel multimodal imaging system. UCL is seeking an electronic engineer to join their team – to help design, build and test the new instrument in both the laboratory and the clinic. Clinical collaborators include the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, (UCLH), and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney.
Number of awards: UCL is offering a research associate position for an electronic engineer.
Duration of awards: The position is offered for the period of two years.
What does it cover: A salary of £32,375 – £39,132 per annum will be awarded.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The last date to submit the form is April 3, 2013.

Europe : 24 fully funded research studentships

As part of our ongoing investment in research, Middlesex University is pleased to announce the availability of a further 24 fully funded research studentships for 2013. Applications from well qualified candidates are invited in the following areas:

Art & Design

Business, Management & Economics

Health, Education & Sports Science

Law & Criminology

Media & Performing Arts

Psychology

Science & Technology

Social Work & Social Policy

The bursaries are offered on a full-time basis to EU/UK and Overseas applicants and cover a maintenance award and fee payments (at the UK/EU rate). The Scholarships are for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. The level of the maintenance element of the Scholarships is linked to the level of corresponding awards made by UK research councils and is subject to regular review. Maintenance payments for 2012/13 are £15,590 per annum (including London weighting). The studentship bursaries are free of both tax and national insurance contributions.

In addition to work on the doctoral research project, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to associated activities within the School.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a minimum of a first or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent, and preferably a good masters degree, in a relevant area. If your first language is not English, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 575 (paper-based) , 231 (computer-based) .

How to apply

Applicants should submit a completed application form and a CV (including the names of 2 academic referees) plus a personal statement explaining your interest in the project area you have chosen and any relevant experience or knowledge that you may have. The statement should be approx. 1,500 words in length.

Application forms, CVs and personal statements should be submitted via e-mail to research.adm@ mdx.ac.uk.

Deadline for applications: 22nd March 2013

Interviews to be held: April 2013

General enquiries to: research.enq@ mdx.ac.uk.

http://www.mdx. ac.uk/research/ applications/ fees/bursaries/ index.aspx

Application Deadline : 22 March 2013 

Germany : PostDoc and Ph.D. Positions at L3S Research Center

The L3S Research Center, Hannover, Germany, invites applications for one Postdoc and two Ph.D. research positions in the area of Large Scale Web Analytics and Information
Retrieval. Your work will focus on temporal information retrieval, exploration and analytics. Investigating innovative and scalable solutions, you will be utilizing and extending distributed platforms such as Hadoop, HBase and Storm, and have the opportunity to shape and
extend the computing cluster infrastructure of L3S. Your research will connect to our work in the EU funded projects ARCOMEM, ForgetIT and CUBRIK, and provide important input to the development of large scale Web observatories in the context of our WSTNet activities.

Your research will focus on topics in the following areas

    * Distributed Crawling, Indexing and Analytics
    * Distributed Algorithms and Data Processing
    * Evolution-Aware Entity-Based Enrichment and Indexing
    * Temporal Retrieval and Ranking

in a challenging and unique research environment.

You should possess good knowledge in one or several areas relevant for the topics specified in this announcement. Good proficiency in English is expected, as well as an outstanding M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science. German language skills are useful, but not mandatory. International experience during your studies or afterwards, as well as good social and communication skills are helpful.
The salary amounts to German TV-L E13/E14, which is roughly 40.000 to 50.000 Euro gross income per year.

Please submit your application including the usual documents as well as a list of references, preferrably by email, to

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Nejdl
L3S Research Center
Appelstrasse 4
30167 Hannover, Germany
http://www.L3S.de/
http://www.kbs.uni-hannover.de/~nejdl/
E-Mail: nejdl@L3S.de

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

Cyprus : Post-doctoral fellowship on power systems

Enhancement of power system integrity and stability using novel sensing technologies

Project Main Objectives:

- To develop methodologies to use synchronized measurement technology for effective monitoring of the voltage stability of power systems

- To develop algorithms and tools to integrate sensors in order to provide the power system operator with valuable information about the integrity and possible threats to the system

- To develop methodologies for the application of synchronized measurement technology for voltage stability enhancement of power systems

- To develop controlled islanding methodologies for power systems to ride-through severe faults

- To develop methodologies for the use of synchronized measurement technology for developing methods to prevent power system blackouts caused by voltage instability problems.

Each applicant must satisfy the following constraints set by the funding agency for this project:

·     Obtained his/her Ph.D. between June 9, 2006 and June 9, 2011

·     Is available to start immediately

In addition, the following is desired:

-   Strong background in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Electric Power Systems, or Control Systems, or Computational Intelligence/Optimization. An understanding of power systems operations is preferrable.

- Experience in one or more of the following sub-topics: voltage stability, state estimation, synchronized measurement technology, wide area measurement and control systems, and the use of power systems simulation software (e.g., MATLAB, DigSilent).

- Solid publication record

- Very good command of English (both speaking and writing)

Appointment: Two year contract

Salary: €2500 per month

Application deadline: March 15, 2013

The successful applicant will work at the KIOS Research Center for Intelligent Systems and Networks which is part of the University of Cyprus in Nicosia, Cyprus. The Center’s aims are to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the area of intelligent networked embedded systems and applications to the design and management of large-scale complex systems with emphasis on safety-critical and trustworthy systems. The Center’s research priorities include the investigation of novel methodologies in the area of intelligent systems and networks and the application of the acquired knowledge to the surveillance, safety, control and administration of vital resources. It instigates interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary interaction and promotes collaboration between industry, academia and research organizations in high-tech areas of global importance.

The KIOS Research Center currently coordinates over €8.3 million in research funding, both from European and National funding sources. It is a lead/active partner in several FP7 and other EU projects, as well as the coordinator organisation for an ERC Advanced Grant, for the FP7 project iSense, and the ESF-COST Action "Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructure Systems (IntelliCIS)". Amongst its multidisciplinary research portfolio are projects which focus on areas related to the security of the smart grid and of critical infrastructures, interdependencies between critical infrastructures, as well as on the wide area monitoring and control of power systems.

Currently there are 70 researchers at KIOS working on a variety of projects.  Research teams are led by faculty staff from the University of Cyprus, who are accomplished academics with excellent research records. The Director of KIOS is the elected President of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society for 2012-2013.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to elias@ucy.ac.cy and should include a curriculum vitae outlying the educational and research experience of the applicant, journal and conference publications, as well as the contact information of two referees from whom references may be sought (the curriculum vitae should contain a photo)

The successful applicant will work under the direction of Prof. Elias Kyriakides (http://www.eng.ucy.ac.cy/elias).

Application Deadline : 15 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 

Germany : Evidenced- Based Economics International Graduate Program 10 Doctoral Positions

Evidenced- Based Economics International Graduate Program 10 Doctoral Positions

Funded by the Elitenetzwerk Bayern, the International Graduate Program Evidenced- Based Economics offers 10 Doctoral Positions (TV-L E13/75% meaning ca. 1500 Euro net of taxes and social security dependent on personal circumstances) starting in October 2013.

WHO WE ARE: The faculty of the International Graduate Program Evidenced- Based Economics comprises members of the Economics Departments in Munich, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Wurzburg.
The newly established graduate program provides excellent research facilities, a variety of specifically designed PhD courses, and a wide-ranging international research network. Our faculty has extensive experience in structured graduate education and a strong academic
placement record. During the course phase of the program (the first two semesters) students will generally be based in Munich. Thereafter, students will be based at the principal advisor' s institution.

WHAT WE WANT TO DO: The research program of Evidence-Based Economics (EBE) aims to apply and further develop empirical methods in order to better understand the mechanisms that govern economic decision making and to properly evaluate the costs and benefits of policy interventions. Like evidence-based medicine, EBE is not content with mere speculation about the possible effects of an intervention, but -guided by sound theoretic modelling - seeks to generate clean evidence from randomized or natural experiments to identify the mechanisms that actually cause an effect. The need for the methodology of EBE arises in many areas, including public economics, labor economics, health economics, and development economics, but also within private firms and organizations where incentives provided by contractual and
institutional arrangements are crucial determinants of success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We aim to recruit excellent graduate students with a strong and credible interest in Evidence-Based Economics. Graduate students should be highly motivated and able to conduct independent research. The program is taught entirely in English.
Proficiency in German is not required. We expect knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at an advanced Master's level. It is not our objective to provide such basic training. Therefore, the standard entry requirement is a completed Master's degree in economics. Exceptions from this rule are possible in special circumstances. In these cases, any missing graduate-level training will be specified in an individual supervision agreement, with suitable courses to be chosen from the participating Departments&# 39;
Economics Master programs. As a general rule, these courses have to be passed in the first semester of our graduate program.

WHERE YOU CAN LEARN MORE: For further details on the research and teaching program, the participating faculty, and the application procedure, please consult our website:
http://www.evidence-based-economics.de

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2013. Under certain conditions, the admission committee can make an early admission decision.

Application Deadline : 30 April 2013

Russia : ITIS, Kazan Federal University Research Grants Competition

Higher School of Information Technologies and Information Systems (IT IS), Kazan Federal University announces a research grant. The grants are offered to conduct research and to teach in the field of Information Technology. The grants are offered for three years in the amount of $ 1 million.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is offered in information technology.
Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: Kazan Federal University
Scholarship can be taken at: Russia
Eligibility: -The grant can be received by active young scientists, who are publishing in internationally recognized journals.
-The working language is English or Russian.
-The working agreement between Kazan Federal University and partner universities is also to be signed.
-Conditions of the grant include: convenient location of residence (15 minute walk from the office.); Internet access; medical care and insurance.
-Free access to a variety of sports facilities and the library.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Russia can apply for the research grant.
Scholarship Description: The main purpose of the grant is to conduct research and to teach in the field of Information Technology at the Higher School of ITIS, Kazan Federal University to open new areas of research and development of international contacts and cooperation with foreign universities and research groups.
Duration of Awards: The grant is given for three years.
What does it cover? The size of the grant is $ 1,000,000.
How to Apply: Contact employer

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact employer

Canada : Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarship for Chilean Students

Government of Canada is offering Canada-Chile leadership exchange scholarship for Chilean students. Exchange Scholarships provide students from Chile with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study. Students or researchers remain registered as full time students in their home institution during this exchange.

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.
Scholarship Provider:  Government of Canada
Scholarship can be taken at:  Canada

Eligibility: Students: -must be citizens of Chile;
-who have obtained Canadian citizenship or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible;
-already participating in an exchange program in Canada are not eligible;
-already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college are not eligible;
-must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in Chile and paying any tuition fees regulated by that institution for the full duration of the exchange; and
-must be proficient in the language of instruction at the Canadian institution (English or French).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Chile can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarships provide students from Chile with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.

What does it cover? The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study. The scholarship value for students is:
-$7,200 CAN for college and undergraduate students for a period of four months or one academic term of study or research;
-$7,200 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
-$9,700 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research.
Canadian institutions will disburse funds to the student or researcher to cover costs including:
-visa and/or study/work permit expenses;
-funding for the most economical round trip economy class ticket;
-funding for health insurance;
-monthly living allowance; and
-required books, supplies, and equipment, not including computers.
The Canadian institution receives $300 CAN per student or researcher to cover administration fees once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
-academic merit of the proposed research or study that the student will undertake in Canada;
-benefit to the home institution, supervisor and peers;
-benefit to the Canadian institution, supervisor and peers; and
-strength of the linkages to be created through the proposed exchange.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the online application form with all supporting documents submitted with this form prior to the deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for students will vary with each Canadian institution. Interested students are encouraged to check with both their home institution and the Canadian institution for their respective internal deadlines. The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of students is April 8, 2013.

UK : Newton International Fellowship in Physical, Natural and Social Sciences and Humanities

The British Academy and the Royal Society offers Newton International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the field of physical, natural and social sciences and the humanities at UK research institutions. The International students can apply for this fellowship. 40 Newton Fellows will be appointed. International Fellowship is tenable for two years. Fellows should be proficient in written and oral English. Research fellows should have no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application. Fellowship covers the research cost, one-off relocation allowance and subsistence costs. Apply for application online by 10th April 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowships cover the broad range of physical, natural and social sciences and the humanities.
Course Level : This fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral Research level.
Scholarship Provider : The British Academy and the Royal Society
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: -Applicants should have no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).
-Applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.
-Applicants should be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application. Individuals already living, working or researching in the UK are not eligible to apply. Individuals working outside the UK but employed by a UK organization are also not eligible to apply.
-Contact between the UK Sponsor and Applicant prior to the application is essential. This contact should lead to a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research project proposal. Please note that the two implementing academies will not be able to assist in locating a UK Sponsor.
-Applicants must be competent in oral and written English. The UK Sponsor must confirm their competency on the application form and in their supporting statement.
-Applications from individuals who have not studied or worked in the UK previously are encouraged as the scheme aims to establish new links between the applicant and the UK.
-All applicants must be working and be based outside of the UK at the time of application.
-Applicants who completed their PhD at a UK organization must have been working and based outside the UK for at least one year at the time of application.
-Applicants proposing to return to their UK PhD organization and/or PhD supervisor will normally be considered to be ineligible and so applicants must have exceptional reasons for proposing to do so.
-Proposed Fellowships must be carried out in the UK at the UK host organization for the two year period. Applicants cannot conduct their research outside the UK but short fieldwork trips abroad may be possible where appropriate. Short fieldwork trips abroad must not normally total more than one month per annum. Please note that fieldwork is defined as “(practical) gathering of material or data specifically for the Newton Fellowship project”.
-Applicants may only submit one application in a round. The application must be with only one coapplicant at a UK host organization.

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

Scholarship Description: The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions.

Number of awards offered: In the 2013 round, approximately 40 Newton Fellows will be appointed.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are tenable for a continuous period of two years. Newton Fellows must be based at the UK host organization full time for the two year period.

What does it cover? They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and up to £8,000 per annum to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of up to £2,000. In addition, Newton Fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 10 years following the completion of the Fellowship.

Selection Criteria: The primary considerations are listed below. Successful applications should be strong in all respects: · The academic research background of the Applicant · The quality of the proposed research project · The expected benefits for the career development of the Applicant · The track record of the UK Sponsor and host organization in the area of proposed research · The suitability of the UK Sponsor and host organization for the Applicant’s research project · The additional benefits for the UK Sponsor and host organization.

Notification: End of October 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Applications for all Newton International Fellowships should be made online through the Royal Society’s Electronic Grant Application and Processing (e-GAP2, https://e-gap.royalsociety.org) system.

Before starting to complete the online form, you should read the Scheme Notes.

You should also be aware that an application is made jointly by you and your proposed UK Sponsor. Please note that no help in finding a UK Sponsor will be provided by either of the two implementing academies. You need to have agreed a research project with your proposed UK Sponsor before you apply.

You will be asked to identify two independent referees who are familiar with your area of research. You should send them a copy of your application; please make sure that they are aware of the main features of your proposal.

You should send them the e-GAP2 – Guidance for Referees, found in the Scheme Notes, which tell them how to provide reference statements on e-GAP2.

You will also be asked to provide details of individuals who will be asked to submit statements of support via e-GAP2 outlining your suitability for the Fellowship and explaining how it will benefit your research career.

The scheme is very competitive and as such it is important to make the best case for your application. You should:

-Include all relevant information and supporting arguments in the application. The application stands alone and there is no opportunity for reconsideration on further evidence after assessments have been made.
-Observe the assessment criteria to ensure you are providing the necessary information to show how your application meets these.
-Present your application clearly; evidence of good planning, financial responsibility and measurable outcomes can be as important as excellent research.
-Save information entered on e-GAP2 as you proceed: you may be automatically logged out after a long period of inactivity and any unsaved information will be lost.
-Print a copy of your application and check that no information is omitted before submitting: once submitted you will not be able to edit your application without asking your approver to return it to you.

Specific enquiries on e-GAP2 should be addressed to: e-gap@royalsociety.org

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for the round of applications is 10th April 2013.