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Oct 29, 2010

Marie Curie scholarship: EU citizens

One PhD position available at Bucharest Academy of Sciences

Short Project Description: The difficulties of managing the decision-making process within the EU institutions and at the national authorities' level due to several reasons such as legal framework, particular organizational structures, and different formal and informal practices - tend to affect the capacity of the EC in having effective policies. Another reason is coming from particular EC decision-making procedures which influence significantly the quality of line policies. BAES in cooperation with other partners will examine the various factors which influence the EC and the national authorities' decision-making processes. Based on the obtained results, a networking proposal for improving the inter/level cooperation will be designed. The new model will be oriented on redesigning the network structure for the decision making process within EU institutions and at the national level, including the accountability and supervision as well as control of legality and composite procedures appropriate for the network of actors.

Links with other partners and projects: This research has clear links with the research project at the University of Luxembourg who also focuses on inter-level cooperation. Furthermore BAES will also cooperate with the partners who are involved in research on intra-institutional cooperation within the EU institutions and with those who will do research on co-operation along policy lines level. This will not only allow a comparison between the EU level institutions and national authorities, it will also provide a consistent base for future research on inter-level cooperation, including the cooperation within composite procedures with input from the member states and the national agencies and institutions.

http://in-coop.eu/bucharest-research-project

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PhD Scholarship in Solar Radiation and Energy (Canberra, Australia)

An excellent PhD opportunity is available for a joint project with the Weather and Energy Research Unit at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University in the area of Solar Radiation and Energy.

The appointed PhD student will develop a solar radiation and energy forecasting system aimed at improving the way in which solar energy produced by a selection of energy devices is integrated into the electricity grid. Such a system may eventually be implemented operationally by bodies such as the Australian Energy Market Operator and/or solar power farms operators.

Candidates who have achieved Honours 1 or 2a or equivalent in Science and/or Engineering from a recognised University and have an enthusiastic interest in Solar Energy and/or Meteorology are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a brief statement of practical and academic suitability for the proposed research topic, a current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact details for two referees.

Scholarship applications close 30th November 2010, but the search may remain open until the position is filled. The selected PhD student will be awarded a research support budget of up to AUD 24,000 per annum.

More information on the scholarship can be found at: https://recruitment.csiro.au/ (ref n. 2010/815)
Information on the Fenner School can be found at: http://fenner-school.anu.edu.au/

For enquiries on the scholarship please contact: Dr Alberto Troccoli on +61 2 6246 5759 (alberto.troccoli at csiro.au)
For enquiries on admission to the Fenner School please contact: Dr Janette Lindesay (janette.lindesay at anu.edu.au) or Dr Frank Mills (frank.mills at anu.edu.au)

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Oct 28, 2010

IST (Portugal) - EPFL (Switzerland) Joint Ph.D Grants

IST-EPFL Joint Ph.D

The Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offer a Joint Doctoral Initiative in 7 cutting edge research domains.

Antennas and EM devices for Wireless Applications
Architecture
Biological and Medical Imaging
Computational and Stochastic Mathematics
Distributed and Cognitive Robotics
Environmental Hydraulics
Plasma Physics

Admitted students will share their time between Lisbon and Lausanne and will be supervised by leading experts from both institutions.

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR OUTSTANDING CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE

Application dates (3rd call): October 4th to November 15th 2010

More information

www.ist.utl.pt/IST-EPFL
ist-epfl@ist. utl.pt

http://www.ist.utl.pt/en/about-IST/global-cooperation/IST-EPFL/

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Erasmus Mundus - EURASIA 2

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with Third-Countries. In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of Higher education institutions in Third Countries by increasing mobility between the European Union and these countries.

The Erasmus Mundus programme provides support to:
- higher education institutions that wish to implement joint programmes at postgraduate level (Action 1) or to set-up inter-institutional cooperation

- hips between universities from Europe and targeted Third-Countries (Action 2);

- individual students, researchers and university staff who wish to spend a study / research / teaching period in the context of one of the above mentioned joint programmes or cooperation partnerships (Action 1 and Action 2);

any organisation active in the field of higher education that wishes to develop projects aimed at enhancing the attractiveness, profile, visibility and image of European higher education worldwide (Action 3).

More information: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php

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Oct 27, 2010

CfA: Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center's Residencies

*The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center's Residencies for Scholars and Creative Artists***

The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center provides a platform for developing new ideas and solutions to some of the most difficult global problems.

Residencies allow for a quiet setting for focused work and a place to connect with dynamic innovators from across the globe, uninterrupted by the usual professional and personal demands. Residency participants include scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, writers, non-governmental organization practitioners and policymakers from around the world. Rockefeller Foundation welcomes projects in all fields, but is particularly interested in innovative projects that address one or more of their issue areas: basic survival safeguards (such as issues of food, shelter, water, global health, climate and environment, urbanization, social and economic security).

Collegial interaction with the other residents is an integral dimension of the Bellagio experience. Meals and informal presentations of residents' work afford an opportunity for dynamic discussion and engagement with each other. During special dinners, residents may be
able to interact with participants in international conferences hosted in various buildings on the Center's property.

The Center also offers collaborative residencies for two to four persons working on the same project. Creative artists in all fields and scholars in all disciplines from any country are welcome to apply. A residency is typically four weeks in length.

The *deadline* for the current competition is* December 1, 2010* for residencies between mid August 2011 to November 30, 2011. For more information on the program and for a schedule of upcoming webinars please visit:

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center/residency-programs.

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USA: Scholarships at St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University is a comprehensive university with over 200 undergraduate majors, 60 graduate majors and 2 Ed.D programs available. St. Cloud State's undergraduate and graduate programs hold nearly every available national accreditation.

http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationaladmissions/programs/default.asp

St. Cloud State is the largest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, with 17,686 students. SCSU located about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul (our Capital) along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River.

Academically, St. Cloud State is one of the most highly accredited universities in the upper Midwest. The G.R. Herberger College of Business is one of a distinguished group of business schools that has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) international. Within the state of Minnesota, SCSU is one of only three business programs that is accredited by the AACSB International at both the undergraduate and graduate (MBA) level.

St. Cloud State's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest) was 81 by U.S News and World Report. We were also ranked tenth in the top 40 Master's institutions for International students by Institute of International Education (Open Doors Review, 2009).

St. Cloud State University also has a nationally recognized Honors Program, where students enjoy small, intellectually challenging classes with professors who believe in teaching first. On-campus students enjoy all of the perks offered by larger institutions but in a safe and
supportive semi-rural community. Currently, St. Cloud State is home to more than 1,185 international students from 84 countries.

We have recently updated the Center for International Studies website, making it easy to navigate. Everything a potential international student needs to know about St. Cloud State University, and how to apply, can be found online.

Please visit our site for application information:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationaladmissions/apply/default.asp

It is also important to note that St. Cloud State University offers the opportunity for an Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship to all international students. This scholarship allows students to pay the in-state tuition, a savings of almost $7,000 per year. Information
about the Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship:

http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudents/students/scholarships/ACS.asp

For specific costs associated with one year of undergraduate education at SCSU:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationaladmissions/costs/default.asp

Regards,

Leslie Rentz
Interim International Admissions Counselor
Center for International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
USA
Phone: 1.320.308.4287
Fax: 1.320.308.4223
E-mail: lmrentz@stcloudstate.edu
Website: www.stcloudstate.edu/internationaladmissions

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USA: Harvard Postdoc in Science, Technology and Society

The John F. Kennedy School of Government and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University are seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in Science, Technology and Society (STS). The one-year position will carry a teaching load of one
undergraduate course in Technology and Society; the successful candidate will also assist in STS Program activities and build links between STS and SEAS.

Renewal for a second year may be possible contingent on satisfactory performance. Candidates should be qualified to carry out research on the social implications of one or more aspects of engineering or applied sciences, such as information and communication technologies,
biotechnology, or nanotechnology. Areas of specialization might include studies of innovation; risk and regulation; intellectual property; new research partnerships and research governance; or ethical issues in technological R&D. Research experience on comparative, international and
global issues is especially welcome. Interdisciplinary teaching experiences are highly desirable. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate field, including science and technology studies, sociology, law, political science, economics, or
engineering.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a statement of research interests, a writing sample or representative publication, and three letters of recommendation in paper copy to Professor Sheila Jasanoff, Director, Program on Science,
Technology and Society, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Mailbox 17, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

For more information, please visit:
www.hks.harvard.edu/sts/people/sts-postdoc-cfa.html

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USA: Scholarships for MBA at Ohio State University

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University is pleased to announce the continuation this year of the Scholarship for the Americas, an MBA scholarship covering the full cost of an MBA education.

In addition, the *Fisher MBA program offers generous financial aid to students from around the world.

http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Merit-Awards*

At the Fisher College of Business, you experience the best of both worlds; a small, flexible program within America's largest research university --The Ohio State University. In addition, Fisher truly believes in diversity and has consistently recruited more than 30 percent of its MBA class from outside the U.S. As part of this culture, The Fisher College of Business is proud to announce the Scholarship for the Americas for students from Central and South America.

The Scholarship for the Americas is merit based and offered to a candidate who demonstrates strong academic aptitude, a competitive GMAT test score, work experience, leadership potential, and desire for professional development.

The Scholarship for the Americas includes:
- Full tuition waiver for the two-year MBA program
- A generous monthly stipend to cover living expenses for the duration of study.

**The estimated value of the award is $99,000 US.

Who is Eligible? If you are from Central or South America, or the Carribean, hold a four-year college degree, are looking to advance your career to the next level, and want to be part of The Ohio State University community, then YOU are eligible! The only requirement to be considered is to submit an application to the Fisher MBA program.

For More information visit
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Admissions

Alison Merzel
MBA Admissions Director
Fisher College of Business
Merzel_1@fisher.osu.edu

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USA: Scholarships for Women at Pine Manor College

Pine Manor College (PMC) is a four-year liberal arts college dedicated to preparing women for roles of inclusive leadership and social responsibility in their workplaces, families, and communities. It is considered one of the most diverse and affordable all women's
undergraduate options in United States. As a student at Pine Manor College you receive a personalized education in the comfort of small classes on a beautiful 66-acre campus. At present, almost 10% of our student body is international students, representing more that 20
countries from around the globe! To apply for admission to PMC, please contact our Director of International Recruitment at 617-731-7104.

- International students can earn up to $10,000 in scholarships per year based on merit and need.
- Rolling admission available for this January and September. Waived fee for online application

* The Enhanced Foundational Program (EFP) *

International students for whom English is not their first language are typically great candidates for Pine Manor College's Enhanced Foundational Program, or EFP. EFP is a bachelor's degree granting program for non-native English speaking students. EFP students receive
additional help and support in reading, writing, and critical thinking. To apply for EFP, you must submit an application for general admission to the college, which includes submitting SAT and/or TOEFL scores. After an initial review, a member of our admission staff will contact you
regarding your fit with the EFP program.

* The English Language Institute at PMC *

Pine Manor College's English Language Institute, or ELI, is an integral part of the PMC community offering intensive, non-degree granting English language instruction and cultural immersion for men and women from around the world. Located directly on the PMC campus, ELI provides personal attention from supportive faculty and staff, comfortable on-campus, residential accommodations, and a full day of academics along with social and cultural activities to keep you busy from the day you arrive. Information on registering for ELI can be found at English Language Institute: www.pmc.edu/eli-application or by calling 617-731-7145.

Janna Spinazola, Pine Manor College
www.pmc.edu
Pine Manor College on Facebook
www.youtube.com/user/PineManorCollege1911

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USA: Tuition Savings for International Students, Walden University

Walden University, the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network, is pleased to extend a 20 percent tuition savings to international students who are referred by an EducationUSA Adviser (http://www.educationusa.info/centers.php).

This offer is open to all international students who enroll in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program through the end of 2011. Students should go to www.WaldenU.edu/EducationUSA to further inquire and begin the application process.

Walden offers more than 45 degree programs with more than 195 specializations and concentrations in areas such as health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology, and engineering.

For more information about Walden University, please visit
www.WaldenU. edu/EducationUSA .

www.facebook.com/waldenu
www.twitter.com/waldenu
www.youtube.com/user/WaldenUniversity

Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition and fees.

Lauren L. Stone, Executive Director
Center for International Programs, Walden University
Tel: 1-443-627-7103 Email: lauren.stone@ waldenu.edu

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Oct 24, 2010

PhD position: Design of user-oriented food services for elderly people - language, values and experiences, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
20-10081

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Development and Planning a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2010.

Job description
The PhD position is available within the research field "Food Research":

Design of user-oriented food services for elderly people - language, values and experiences

The PhD project will map and analyze the interplay between language (usage), values and user within food service systems for the elderly. The project will combine ethnographic fieldwork with a communication-theoretical analysis, based especially on reception theory, at the meeting between elderly citizens, kitchen staff and the municipal administration. The communication must be elucidated in a broader context, for example in relation to different professional cultures, food culture and organizational issues. The project is based on existing food service systems, but will also develop scenarios and methods for future communication situations in a food service context.

You may obtain further information from Professor Niels Heine Kristensen, Department of Development and Planning, phone: +45 9940 3676, email: nhk@plan.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the Stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
28/10/2010

http://stillinger.aau.dk/index.php?list=1967

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STAGII: Centrul Roman de Politici Europene - CRPE [DL:15.11.2010]

Centrul Roman de Politici Europene cauta stagiari:

Durata internshipului: 1 decembrie 2010 - 1 februarie 2010
Tipul internshipului: neremunerat; part time/ full time

Atribuții:
- realizarea unei cercetări proprii în domeniul politicilor europene ce urmează a fi publicat de CRPE la sfârșitul internshipului;
- asistență cercetare în cadrul unor teme de cercetare;
- updatarea platformelor online ale CRPE cu evenimentele la zi;
- traduceri și tehnoredactare;
- realizarea unor baze de date;
- coordonarea/ asistență în vederea organizării de evenimente;
- implicarea în activitățile administrative ale CRPE;

Profilul candidatului:
- studenți sau absolvenți de studii universitare sau postuniversitare în studii europene, relaţii internaţionale, ştiinţe politice, comunicare şi jurnalism/ sau un interes demonstrat în domeniul politicilor europene;
- cunoaşterea la nivel avansat a limbii engleze;
- cunoștințe de operare PC;
- cunoaşterea unei alte limbi străine, de preferinţă rusă, franceză sau germană, reprezintă un avantaj;
- experiența anterioară în voluntariat, cercetare sau advocacy reprezintă un avantaj;
- capacitate de adaptabilitate şi de respectare a termenelor;
- capacitatea de a lucra independent;
- spirit de inițiativă;

Cum aplici?
Dosarul de candidatură ce va conţine un CV în format european şi o scrisoare de motivaţie (incluzând motivația pentru realizarea stagiului și interesul pentru o temă de cercetare) va fi trimis pe adresa de email office@crpe. ro până în data de 15.11. 2010, ora 12.00 p.m.

Ce oferim?
- posibilitatea de a câștiga experiență într-un think-tank autentic;
- un certificat și o scrisoare de recomandare personalizată și conformă profilului individual al fiecăruia;
- un mediu de lucru plăcut, o atitudine deschisă într-un colectiv tânăr;
- un program cu obiective de învățare auto-asumate de către tine (în domeniul politicilor europene).

Doar candidații selectați vor fi contactați telefonic și invitați să participe la interviu. Selecția se va face pe principii concurențiale în funcție de criteriile prezentate la profilul candidatului.

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PhD position: Sustainability in EE and PBL, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
20-10080

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Development and Planning a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2010.

Job description
The PhD position is available within the research field "Problem Based Learning":

Sustainability in EE and PBL

Engineering education institutions are facing new challenges as demands to integrate social and environmental concerns in technological innovation. Furthermore the increasing globalization makes technological innovation processes even more distributed which poses new challenges to the process competences of engineers. This project focus on ways of integrating teaching and learning in sustainability in EE. This PhD project is set out to investigate whether PBL as an integrated curriculum approach can serve as a framework for addressing these new challenges and if student achieve relevant knowledge, skills and competences according to the challenges. The project includes a focus on 3-4 cases representing diverse curriculum strategies such as integrated and adding strategy. Research questions of interest: How are the different curricula constructed from content point of view as well as pedagogical point of view? What are the expected learning outcomes formulated by staff and in the formal curriculum and what are students?

You may obtain further information from Professor Anette Kolmos, Department of Development and Planning, phone: +45 9940 8307, email: ak@plan.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of these topics.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
28/10/2010

http://stillinger.aau.dk/index.php?list=1967

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BURSE: Rezidente de creatie la Paris [DL:01.11]

Profesionistii romani din diferite domenii umaniste pot beneficia de rezidente de pana la doua luni la Institutul Cultural Roman de la Paris. Programul, realizat cu sprijinul Ambasadei Romaniei in Franta, ofera rezidente de o luna sau doua (in functie de natura proiectului) la ICR
Paris, insotite de burse de 1 500 Euro/o luna sau 2 500 Euro/doua luni. Pe durata rezidentei, bursierii au posibilitatea de a se consacra exclusiv unei activitati de conceptie/creatie si productie, de a stabili legaturi in mediile culturale si profesionale specifice din Franta si de a contribui la crearea unui fond de proiecte pe care ICR Paris il va promova.

Termenul limita de depunere a dosarului pentru perioada ianuarie - iunie 2011 este 1 noiembrie 2010. Bursierii au obligatia de a produce, la sfarsitul perioadei de rezidenta, un proiect remis conducerii ICR Paris. Creatiile produse in cursul acestei rezidente vor purta mentiunea
„Realizat cu sprijinul Institutului Cultural Roman din Paris“ si logo-ul institutului, in orice actiune publica.

Conditii de participare la programul de rezidenta:
- cetatenia romana sau cetatenia Republicii Moldova
- cunoasterea limbii romane ;
- cunoasterea limbii franceze si/sau engleze
- prezentarea unui pre-proiect intr-unul, sau mai multe, din domeniile : arte plastice (pictura, sculptura, grafica, design, fotografie, instalatii) ; arhitectura; literatura; critica literara si critica de arta; jurnalism; film; teatru; muzica; management cultural; muzeologie; patrimoniu.

Mai multe informatii pe site-ul ICR Paris:
http://www.icr.ro/paris/rezidente-de-creatie-la-icr-paris/rezidentele-de-creatie-la-icr-paris-termen-de-depunere-a-candidaturilor-1-noiembrie-2010.html

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PhD position: Attractiveness/recruitment to technical education and outreach activities, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
20-10079

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Development and Planning a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2010.

Job description
The PhD position is available within the research field "Problem Based Learning":

Attractiveness/recruitment to technical education and outreach activities

The project will focus on methodologies for attractiveness/recruitment to technical education and institution’s outreach activities. The research is attached to established projects and deals with the effects of new ways of learning and collaborating within a network among university, the University College, primary and secondary schools, municipalities, companies and other actors, in order to increase the general interest for natural sciences and engineering. The research will encompass active collaboration with practitioners from organizations within the above network. The study area also includes an outreach for groups that usually does not regard engineering and natural science as an educational possibility; amongst others by analyzing the links between learning, practice, meaning and motivation.

You may obtain further information from Professor Anette Kolmos, Department of Development and Planning, phone: +45 9940 8307, email: ak@plan.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk,, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
28/10/2010

http://stillinger.aau.dk/index.php?list=1967

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PhD position: Intelligent Transport Systems with particular attention on Bluetooth readers as a sensor for mapping traffic, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
20-10078

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Development and Planning a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2010.

Job description
The PhD position is available within the research field "Traffic Research":

Intelligent Transport Systems with particular attention on Bluetooth readers as a sensor for mapping traffic

With a Bluetooth reader located at the roadside a unique number called the MAC number can be read on IT equipment located on a passing road user if the equipment has an open Bluetooth Transmitter - for example in a mobile phone. This study will deal with the opportunities to use such Bluetooth readers as a new type of sensor for traffic measurements with emphasis on the application to historical analysis. The study is experimental and based on field observations with Bluetooth Readers. The study has to identify strengths and weaknesses of Bluetooth compared to other traffic sensors, such as loops, radar and video. The study must also work on methods for using Bluetooth Readers for traffic measurements. It is emphasized, that the study area is within Transportation Engineering and not within sensor technology.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Harry Lahrmann, Department of Development and Planning, phone: +45 4056 0375, email: lahrmann@plan.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the topic.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
28/10/2010

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Job: UCLA Turkey/Balkans Scholar

Turkey/Balkans Scholar
The International Institute and the Division of Social Sciences at UCLA invite applications for a joint, tenure-track assistant professor position. Applicants for the position must have research and teaching interests that offer a social science perspective on Turkey or the western Balkans in the 20th century.

The ideal candidate would situate his or her regional interests in the context of cross-regional processes (e.g. EU expansion, democratization, politicization of religion, cross-border ethno-national conflict, or relationships with the EU or countries of the former Soviet Union) drawing on the theories and methodologies of one or more social science disciplines. Applicants from the disciplines of political science, sociology and geography are especially encouraged to apply.

We seek a scholar with a strong potential in research and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. The preferred candidate will be a dynamic program builder, who will help coordinate UCLA's initiatives in this region and contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue with colleagues throughout the University.

The successful candidate must be able to teach core courses in his/her discipline as well as area-focused courses. PhD or ABD near completion by June 30, 2011 is required. Applications, to include a c.v., a statement of research and teaching interests, a representative recent paper or article, and three references, should be submitted to:

Ms. Tara Wake
Search Committee for Turkey/Balkans Scholar
International Institute
11230 Bunche Hall
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

UCLA is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

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CfP: International Conference Balkans in the Cold War, Athens, 27-29 May, 2011

CALL FOR PAPERS
'The Balkans in the Cold War'
International Conference, 27-29 May, 2011, Athens, Greece
Jointly organised by:
LSE IDEAS
Centre for the International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy
London School of Economics and Political Science
And
Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy
Athens, Greece

The turbulent recent history and the expanding historiography on 20th century Balkans have prompted us to organise an international conference that will study the region in the context of the Cold War. The objective of the conference is to examine comprehensively political, economic, ideological and cultural affairs in the Balkans between the end of the Second World War and the end of the Cold War (1945-1990). We also wish to explore the interaction between the regional and inter-bloc dynamics within the structured Cold War system by looking at the impact the Cold War had on the Balkans and, in turn, the influence of regional affairs on the Cold War international system (e.g., the Greek Civil War, Yugoslavia's conflict with the USSR, etc.). The deliberations at the conference are also expected to link the regional scholarship with the wider trends in the global scholarship of the Cold War and to the importance and role of archival collections in the region.

The LSE IDEAS Balkan International Affairs Programme and the Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy are proud to invite you to submit a paper for the conference. To be considered, each prospective participant should submit a 500 words proposal and a brief (one page) academic CV (in Word or PDF format) to Miss Eirini Karamouzi at Ideas.Balkans@ lse.ac.uk by
3 January 2011. Successful applicants will be informed by 1 February 2011 and will be expected to email their papers (between 6,000 and 8,000 words), in English to Miss Karamouzi by 15 April 2011.

Please note that presentations and discussion at the conference will be in English. Accepted papers will be presented in panels organised around a common theme and chaired by a prominent Cold War scholar. In addition to established scholars, we encourage submissions by graduate students working on the Balkans in the Cold War. Of particular interest are papers based on newly available primary sources.

Organisers will cover all expenses related to accommodation in Athens for the duration of the conference.

Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/planningAndCorporatePolicy/legalandComplianceTeam/legal/disclaimer.htm

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PhD position: Non-Accident Based Approach to Managing Hazardous Road Locations, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
20-10077

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Development and Planning a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment as from December 1, 2010.

Job description
The PhD position is available within the research field "Traffic Research":

Non-Accident Based Approach to Managing Hazardous Road Locations

Traditional black spot management based on accident records fail to identify the most hazardous road locations with certainty. Amongst other things this is due to a severe underreporting of accidents. Especially for rural roads such a underreporting appears. The aim of the project will, consequently, be upon developing non-accident based methods for identification, analysis, diagnosing, and treatment and prioritizing of hazardous road locations. Focus will be to investigate and develop methods based upon characteristics related to road layout and design. This requires that the road layout characteristics most significantly affecting accident and injury rates as well as accident severity are identified, described and quantified. The project will be funded and carried out in cooperation with road authorities in a number of Danish municipalities. Candidates must be fluent in speaking and writing a Scandinavian language.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Lars Bolet, Department of Development and Planning, phone: +45 5118 4855, email: bolet@plan.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the topic.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
28/10/2010

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PhD position: Functional aspects of MHC class II molecules on T-cells, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
18-10094

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Aalborg University in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Immunology and Regional Transfusion Centre, Aalborg Hospital, a PhD Stipend is open for appointment as from December 1, 2010.

The position is available within the general study programme Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering.

Job description
Functional aspects of MHC class II molecules on T-cells

For several decades it has been observed both in vitro and in vivo that proteins considered as being cell-specific were found on the surface of other cell types. In this context, it has been demonstrated that T-cells can acquire MHC class II molecules from other immune cells. The significance of this acquisition has been proposed to relate to immune amplification, regulation, and tolerance. However, the exact molecular and cellular mechanisms as well as the functional consequences of this intercellular protein transfer have yet to be delineated.
This project is aimed at elucidating the functional aspects of the in vitro intercellular trans-fer of MHC class II molecules from human antigen presenting cells to T-cells in different inflammatory milieus. The cellular and molecular mechanisms pertaining to the acquisition will also be investigated. The study will employ and combine methodologies and technologies of immunology and mass spectrometry driven proteomics.

The Ph.D. project will be supervised by Associate Professor Allan Stensballe (Aalborg University), Cand. Polyt. Malene Jørgensen (Aalborg Hospital), and Cand. Med. Kim Varming (Aalborg Hospital).

You may obtain further information concerning the technical aspects of the stipend from Associate Professor Allan Stensballe, Department of Biotechnology, Aalborg University (phone: (+45) 9940 9128, email: as@bio.aau.dk ) or Cand. Polyt. Malene Jørgensen, Department of Clinical Immunology, Aalborg Hospital (phone: (+45) 9932 1157, email: maljoe@rn.dk ).

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
01/11/2010

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PhD position: Factors controlling gas dispersion in natural and man-made systems, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
18-10075

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme “Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering”. The stipend is open for appointment from November 1, 2010 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Job description

The research will focus on gas dispersion and advection in porous materials as induced by external pressure fluctuations biofilters such as wind turbulence or passage of weather systems. Main tasks will include: (1) Identifying relationships between gas dispersion coefficient and media grain and pore size. (2) Assessment of the relationships between gas dispersion coefficient and pressure fluctuation characteristics. (3) Development and testing of dispersion measurement methods for use both in the laboratory and in the field.

Requirements
Applicants should hold a Master degree or equivalent at the time of appointment and should have extensive knowledge of gas and water transport in porous media. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with measurement of gas and liquid dispersion in porous media. The candidate should be fluent in English both written and oral.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Tjalfe G. Poulsen, Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering , phone: +45 9940 9938 , email: tgp@bio.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
25/10/2010

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PhD position: Sub-sea 20 MW Generator for Floating Darreius Wind Turbine, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
14-10092

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Department of Energy Techonolgy a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Energy Technology. The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2010.

Job description
Sub-sea 20 MW Generator for Floating Darreius Wind Turbine

The PhD position offered here forms a part of the general study programme “Energy Engineering” and forms part of the "DeepWind” project sponsored by The European Commission FP7 Framework Programme and Aalborg University, Department of Energy in the field of electrical machines.

The generic content of the DeepWind project is as follows:

The hypothesis of this project is that a new wind turbine concept developed specifically for offshore application has potentials for better cost efficiency than existing offshore technology. Based on this hypothesis the objectives are: i) to explore the technologies needed for development of a new and simple floating offshore concept with a vertical axis rotor and a floating and rotating foundation, ii) to develop calculation and design tools for development and evaluation of very large wind turbines based on this concept and iii) evaluation of the overall concept with floating offshore horizontal axis wind turbines.

DeepWind – Generator Concepts

The challenges of the generator are associated with the watertight generator design, and the special operation and conditions of the vertical-axis design. Because of the challenges of deep sea conditions, known technologies are critical and they need to be investigated and their capability determined. The low speed, high power feature of the Darrieus wind turbine rotor present special challenges that must be addressed. Specific challenges are: the mechanical power transfer, where also rotor thrust may be transferred; the mechanical geometry to be built into the turbine design; the electro-magnetic functional concept, cooling method, insulation concept, electrical power regulation and electrical coupling to the grid under the special deep sea conditions. A key challenge of the generator concept is that torque density must be improved to address the low speed, high power requirement. A further challenge is sealing of the shaft, where a concept for waterproof magnetic bearings, including magnetic functional concept, design, and cooling will be developed. The assumed control strategy provides generator control by means of a frequency converter between the generator and the grid. The frequency converter will be provided by a collaborative project at the Department of Energy. Voltage control and transfer of reactive power must be assessed. This will require collaboration with the DeepWind Turbine Control System work package. The generator will be developed using analytic studies, numerical simulations and laboratory tests. The results will be validated design tools for large scale generator solutions.

Some teaching activity will be required.

General conditions:

Applicants should posses a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and should have a sound background in physics and mathematics. Good simulation skills and a sharp interest in practical investigation are also required. A plus will be the familiarity of the candidate with wind power systems.
The successful applicant will interact with other doctoral students, faculty, researchers and technicians from industry, in a challenging environment. Candidates should be willing to and capable of working as part of the project research team, but should also be willing to and capable of carrying out independent, advanced, theoretical and practical research. He/she must have good communication skills and be fluent in English.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Ewen Ritchie , Department of Energy Technology, phone: 9940 9241 , email: aer@et.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
01/11/2010

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CfP: Journal of East European and Asian Studies

Call for Papers

*Journal of East European and Asian Studies*

* *

*Place of publication* : Bucharest, Romania

*Type of publication* : print and online

*Publication date*: April 2011

*Published/Edited by*: Center for East European and Asian Studies

*Topics*: The editors of the Journal of East European and Asian Studies (JEEAS) are encouraging contributions for the fifth issue of JEEAS. The Journal welcomes manuscripts on all aspects of security affairs, international relations, regional studies, comparative politics, case studies in the fields of Political Science and International Politics, with strong theoretical or empirical emphasis, pertaining to the afore-mentioned region. Authors should not, however, limit themselves to the topics suggested here and may submit articles on other innovative issues and approaches. Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc and .pdf formats as suggested above, typed single-spaced, Garamond font 13. If the manuscripts contain any tables, pictures, diagrams, etc., make sure and send them attached as .JPEG documents as well.

Note that they will be published in black and white though. We encourage authors to submit manuscripts with short concise headings and we encourage the use of sub-headings particularly in longer manuscripts. All articles should be accompanied by a short abstract and a list of relevant key-words. Contributors may also submit miscellaneous article and/or book reviews.
JEEAS does not accept materials that have been published elsewhere. For additional information regarding the submission guidelines, please check www.jeeas.org.

*Deadline*: March 15, 2011.

*Language*: English and Russian (in which case you must make sure you include an abstract in English).

*Contact*: Contributors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract outlining the argument and structure of the paper, along with the author's CV. The final version of accepted articles must be submitted by March 15, 2010. The submitted works should be 5-8,000 words in length (bibliography included). Submitted articles and reviews should be sent is Word (.doc) documents by email to: */Radu Alexandru Cucuta /*radu.cucuta@ cseea.ro .

*E-mail/ for other questions and information: /*contact@cseea. ro

*Internet*: www.cseea.ro , www.jeeas.org

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PhD position: STM and AFM Studies of Cross Sections Containing Embedded Nanostructures, Aalborg University, Denmark

Position No.
13-10076

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology a number of PhD stipends are available within the general study programme in Mathematics and Physics. The stipends are open for appointment from 1st of December 2010.

Job description
The projects will be closely related to ongoing research project in the fields of light emitting semiconductor nanostructures, enhancement of light absorption in solar cells by plasmons, and fabrication and testing of active plasmonic structures.
The PhD projects should be described within the following fields:

1. Growth and optical characterization of nanocrystalline Si layer for photovoltaics. Nanocrystalline Si is a very promising material as active layer in solar cells. In the project such layers should be synthesized and characterized. In particular the optical properties should be investigated as a function of various parameters such as size and surface terminations of the nanocrystals.
2. STM and AFM studies of cross sections containing embedded nanostructures. The functionality of embedded nanostructures intended for instance for light scattering and field enhancement in solar cells depends strongly on size, shape, position, and in some cases also structure of the nanostructures. In the project the possibilities for using scanning probe techniques for characterization of nanostructures embedded in both insulating and semiconducting layers should be investigated.
3. Coupling of light emission from nanostructures to plasmonic waveguides. An important element in the development of active plasmonic components, for instance for sensor technology, is integration of light emitting elements that couple directly to plasmons and to guiding structures. In the project light emitting semiconductor nanostructures should be synthesized on or deposited on plasmonic structures and the coupling of light to plasmons should be characterized.

Research at Department of Physics and Nanotechnology covers various aspects of nanotechnology in relation to optics, materials, biotechnology, and molecular engineering. Existing strengths in the fields of optics and materials cover theoretical studies of electronic and optical properties of nanostructures, linear and nonlinear optical properties of nanostructures (thin films, wires and dots, plasmonic structures), electronic and magnetic properties of nanostructures, photovoltaic cells, diffractive optical components, and different aspects of surface physics. Further information can be found on www.nano.aau.dk

You may obtain further information from Professor Kjeld Pedersen , Department of Physics and Nanotechnology , phone: +45 9440 9220 , email: kp@nano.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline
26/10/2010

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Two doctoral research fellowships in political theory (PRIO-Norway)

The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) invites applications for two doctoral researcher positions in the field of political theory with special emphasis on political economy and European law, respectively. The doctoral researchers will integrate and support PRIO’s EU funded
research on European security.

The candidates will be selected on the basis of academic record, experience, and the quality and relevance of the proposed doctoral research. Applicants must account for their qualifications in the following areas:

Academic background: Candidates must hold a two-year Master’s degree in social or political theory, and have academic experience in international political economy or European law.

Area competence: Candidates should possess broad knowledge of the organization and structure of the European Union, its institutions and politics, particularly in the area of security.

Language skills: English is the working language at PRIO and fluency in English is required. Mastery of other European languages is an advantage.

Professional skills: The doctoral researchers will share responsibility for the success of the overall project and work closely with other members of the project team. Excellent writing skills, strong IT skills, administrative experience and ability to produce results under pressure are important assets.

International cooperation: The project requires significant travel within the European Union and collaboration with several European partners. Collaborative skills are essential. The projects will be carried out in PRIO’s Security Programme under the leadership of Prof. J. Peter Burgess. PRIO is an independent, international and interdisciplinary research institute that combines
academically oriented research with short-term policy-oriented projects. Security research at PRIO takes place within a forward-looking, theoretically innovative unit with emphasis on
European security research.

PRIO will be the doctoral researchers’ workplace and employer. PRIO is an independent, international and interdisciplinary research institute that combines long-term academi-cally oriented research with short-term policy-oriented projects (www.prio.no).

The insti-tute encourages academic publishing of research results at the highest international level and has a strong publication record. PRIO is located in attractive premises in central Oslo, with a staff of about 70 people and a friendly, inclusive and professional work environment.

The PhD degree must be awarded by a university, and each doctoral researcher will be responsible for applying to, and enrolling in a compatible PhD programme at a Norwegian university. A two-year Master’s degree in the same discipline is generally required for enrolling in such programmes.

Candidates with an interdisciplinary Master’s degree should make enquiries about eligibility for enrolling in a relevant programme. To facilitate integration in the overall project, the dissertation should be written as a compilation of journal articles.

PRIO is committed to promoting the careers of female researchers and to foster a more ethnically diverse work force at the institute. PRIO is not required to publicly announce vacancies but uses open, merit-based competitions to find the best possible candidate for each position.

The initial salary for a doctoral researcher without relevant seniority is step 47 in the Norwegian state salary system (currently NOK 377,500). The starting date for both positions is 1 February 2011.

Essential guidelines for each of the positions should be requested by sending an e-mail to recruiting@prio. no, stating clearly which position you are interested in. These guidelines
include further details about the EU project(s) that the doctoral project will be part of, as well as guidelines for what should be included in the Description of doctoral research. Other questions about the position can be directed to J. Peter Burgess (peter@prio.no).

Applications should include the following: Application form (download) Covering letter, thoroughly accounting for the personal qualifications numbered 1–5 above.CV, including a list of publicationsCopies of certifications of university examsOne recent sample of academic writing (e.g. master thesis)Description of doctoral research (see guidelines) Names and contact details of two references

The application should be sent by e-mail, preferably as one PDF file, to recruiting@prio. no. The application deadline is Monday 15 November 2010. If you have not received an e-mail confirming that we have received your application within two working days, please contact PRIO
immediately.

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Master’s Degree Program in Education

Program Description:

The objective of the HICD/Education program is to build human capacity through scholarship opportunity in support of the GOI Ministry of Education (MONE), Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA), and Coordinating Ministry for People’s Welfare (KESRA), to better carry on quality improvements to basic education and higher education sub-sectors.

Program participants will receive a Master’s Degree in Education in areas such as:

- Education Policy and Management

- Human Development and Psychology

- International Education Policy

- Language and Literacy

- Math and Science Education

- Education Leadership

- Teacher Education

- Education Law

- Education Finance

- Curriculum and Instruction

- Education Research Design

- Politics in Education

- Education Assessment and Testing

- Special (Inclusive) Education

- Counseling

Target Participants:

Representatives from MONE, MORA, KESRA and their subsidiary offices at the national, provincial, and district level who work in the education sector. This includes faculty and staff of state universities under MONE and MORA, as well as teachers and administrators of primary or secondary education.

All DBE stakeholder institutions working with DBE. This includes regional branches of MONE and MORA, education commissions of houses of representatives, education boards, education NGOs, local media in education, Regional Development Board (Bappeda). This includes senior teachers and administrators of secondary or primary school instruction.

Special Qualifications:

At least 3 years working experience in a related area of study.

Priority will be given to candidates from North Maluku, Sumatera, Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, and South Sulawesi.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Physically disabled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

http://www.aed.or.id/2010/10/program-in-education/

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