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May 4, 2010

CfP: Common Issues and Recent Trends in Balkan Historiography, Istanbul Bilgi University and IFEA (Istanbul)

Call for Papers

for a workshop titled COMMON ISSUES AND RECENT TRENDS IN BALKAN HISTORIOGRAPHY I: Towards a Comparative Review of Awakening/Renaissan ce Discourse, between 02 and 04 July 2010 in Istanbul, organized by EHESS (Paris), Istanbul Bilgi University and IFEA (Istanbul).

As a common metaphor in Balkan historiography the terms renaissance/ rebirth and awakening – with counterparts in different languages of the region – are widely used in a rather problematic way; the terms simultaneously mean both the rebirth (renaissance) or awakening of the (primordial) ever-existing 'nation' dormant for many centuries, and Enlightenment in the framework of modernization or more precisely 'Westernization'.

The double-edged character of the concepts of rebirth and awakening have always existed in the historiographies of nation states in general: the “Enlightenment” aspect implied by the term refers to a process of eliminating traditional values seen as counterpoised to 'modern' ones. However, the essentialist understanding of a dormant nation constructs the main adhesive elements out of traditional values - albeit usually in a romanticized and often distorted or invented form.

In this workshop, which is scheduled as the first one in a series of workshops bringing historians from the Balkans together every year to discuss a common issue and recent developments in the historiography, young scholars from different Balkan countries will meet for three days to discuss the place of this 'awakening' discourse in the historiography of each country while depicting the institutional and structural framework and recent (especially revisionist) trends.

A more specific, geographical- thematic, focus of this year's workshop will be the 'Albanian renaissance' (Rilindja). In this framework, the participants are expected to read papers on

1. Rilindja in the (socialist and post-socialist) historiography in Albania and Kosovo, and/or

2. the place of Albanian Rilindja in the historiography of the other (especially neighboring) Balkan countries, and/or

3. comparison of the place of Rilindija in one country with the 'awakening' discourse of that country,

4. study of the awakening/rebirth discourse in any individual Balkan country, and

5. comparative studies of awakening discourses in different Balkan countries.

The papers, which can then be revised after the workshop in accordance with the discussions and feedback, are planned to be published as a collected volume of essays.

The conference organizers will cover the travel and accommodation costs for participants.

To apply for this workshop please send an abstract (max. 250 words) and a brief CV both to bbilmez@bilgi. edu.tr and Nathalie.Clayer@ ehess.fr.The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 15 May 2010. The authors of selected papers will be informed by 23 May 2010.

Nathalie Clayer (EHESS, Paris)
Bülent Bilmez (Istanbul Bilgi University, History Department)

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May 3, 2010

PhD Studentship in Centre for Health Informatics, Trinity College Dublin

*Ph.D. Research Studentship*

Applications are invited for a funded Ph.D. position in the Centre for Health Informatics (CHI), Knowledge and Data Engineering Research Group (KDEG), School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. CHI has a history of world-class research in electronic healthcare records, and is now principally interested in clinical decision support, especially in general practice. KDEG enjoys a world-class reputation in the areas of knowledge driven information systems and intelligent systems. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record (first class primary degree or a postgraduate qualification, e.g. M.Sc.) in Computer Science, or related discipline. They will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. All candidates must be fluent in English, and have good writing skills.

In addition the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Probabilistic reasoning (Bayesian networks, causal probabilistic networks, etc.)
• Rule-based systems (e.g. Drools, Jess, etc.)
• Agent-based technologies
• Web-services technologies
• Excellent Java programming skills

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

• Clinical decision support systems
• Clinical knowledge representation, clinical coding
• Electronic health care records, OpenEHR
• Industrial/Academic Research

This full-time Ph.D. position is for three years duration, starting in September 2010 and is supported under the EU FP7 TRANSFORM project www.transformproject.eu. The successful candidate will have their academic fees paid in full, and will be awarded a tax-free annual stipend of 18,000 euro.

Applications that do not satisfy the requirements listed below will not be considered. Applications must include:

• A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for the position
• A complete CV
• Full academic transcripts
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate if appropriate
• Translated to English if necessary
• English language certification if English is not your first language
• Required: IELTS: 7.0+, TOEFL iBT: 100+, TOEFL pBT: 600+, CEF: C1+, or equivalent

Closing date for applications is 11th June 2010. Please send applications via email with Subject Line "CHI Research Ph.D. Position" to: Jean.Maypother at cs.tcd.ie

For further information about the research project see www.transformproject.eu

For further information about CHI see www.cs.tcd.ie/chi

For further information about KDEG see http://kdeg.cs.tcd.ie

Lucy Hederman
ORI G.13
School of Computer Science and Statistics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
+353-1-8962245
Lucy.Hederman@ cs.tcd.ie

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Summer School on China: A World Superpower - Myth or Reality? Prague, Czech Republic, July 3-10, 2010

*Early Bird Application Deadline: *May 18, 2010*
Final Deadline: *June 4, 2010*

Do you wonder whether China is a communist country or a capitalist authoritarian state? Are you interested in discussing the various challenges that Beijing faces on the road to becoming a world superpower? Would you like to learn about China from a leading expert in the field, London School of Economics Professor Christopher R Hughes? Would you like to spend a week in one of Europe's most admired cities?

If your answer is 'yes', we encourage you to apply for "China: A World Superpower", a week-long summer school organized by the Center for Public Policy (www.cpvp.cz).

We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students of political science, international relations, history, journalism, economics, sociology or any other social sciences.

The program combines lectures, workshops & informal social interaction with other participants and takes place in Prague, the most fascinating capital of Central Europe.

*Prague-based students who don't need accommodation will get a EUR 200 discount. *

Our website http://china.cpvp.cz/ offers detailed information as well as an on-line application.

You can also contact us at the following address:
Summer School on China
Center for Public Policy
Vyjezdova 510
190 11 Prague 9, Czech Republic
Tel.: +420 739 569 045
http://china.cpvp.cz/
cpvp@cpvp.cz

We look forward to seeing you in Prague!

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"Banking and Finance Law" International Summer School

If you want to:

· Add participating in an International Summer School to your CV and increase your chances to find the job you want;
· Discover a new perspective on financing contracts directly from those who make the rules of he game in the area;
· Meet your future work colleagues and party with them in the well-known ELSA style ;)
· Experience Romania 's legends and traditions, make sure you reserve a spot on this Summer's top School on Banking and Finance Law. Set to take place from 18th to 29th of July, in Brasov area, Romania this year's Banking and Finance Law Summer School is centered, academic program wise, on Contract Techniques in The Case of Loan Agreements, the academic agenda beingcompleted by a highly entertaining social program.

The application period for the 2nd edition of Banking and Finance in opened starting 15th of April and will close on the 1stof June, so be sure to send us your filled-in application form available for download in the "How to apply" section of http://bfl.summerschool.ro/ at bfl@bucuresti. elsa.ro by the end of May. Also, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at the above mentioned e-mail address

See you is School!

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"Law Is Better Than War!" International Summer School

Thinking about doing something interesting this summer? What about spending some quality time with students from all around Europe ?

If you're interested in:
· public international law, humanitarian law or human rights,
· Tackling controversial issues, learning more about conflicts and discussing the jurisprudence of International Courts aided by remarkable specialists in the domain.
· Enjoying an exciting social program in a mountain resort and take the opportunity to visit Bucharest and other major tourist attractions from Romania !

Law Is Better Than War! International Summer School is your solution. Set to take place from 18th to 29th of July, in Brasov area, Romania , at its 7th edition, this summer's humanitarian law and human rights summer school is intended to be a dynamic, motivating and competitive learning environment. With a complex Academic Agenda, this Law Is Better Than War! brings to attention a wider range of topics: methods of warfare, peacekeeping operations and humanitarian interventions, criminal responsibility.

If we have caught your attention, send us your application form, available in the
"How to apply" section of http://libtw.summerschool.ro/ at libtw@bucuresti. elsa.ro, no later than June 1st. Also, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at the above mentioned e-mail address.

See you in School!

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International Summer School Sarajevo 2010 “Human Rights and Transitional Justice” 25 July – 07 August 2010

Association “PRAVNIK” together with the partner organization Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Rule of Law Program South East Europe is proud to open the application process for the International Summer School Sarajevo 2010 “Human Rights and Transitional Justice”

25 July – 07 August 2010

DISCOVER. STUDY. EXPERIENCE. ISSS 2010

ISSS 2010 participants join the growing network of ALUMNI. ISSS ALUMNI are future decision makers, young leaders and professionals in academia, NGOs and government trying to make a change worldwide.

STUDY.

ISSS 2010 is designed to host motivated participants who have a strong background and interest in DISCOVERING, STUDYING AND EXPERIENCING the intriguing issues of Transitional Justice, Rule of Law and Human Rights.

EXPERIENCE.

Sarajevo was for centuries a crossroad for different cultures and pilgrims. This variety has been preserved to this date, and Sarajevo allows each visitor to get a feeling of what it was like centuries ago. ISSS participants EXPERIENCE Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a academically challenging environment representing more than 15 countries.

ISSS 2010 IN DETAIL
WHAT: Association "PRAVNIK" together with the partner organization Konrad Adenauer Stiftung- Rule of Law Program South East Europe will be offering an International Summer School Sarajevo 2010 “Human Rights and Transitional Justice” 25 July – 07 August 2010
WHERE: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Accommodation is offered in the Franciscan Students' Hostel in double bedded rooms. The Hostel is at 15 minute walking distance from the city center in safe and peaceful surroundings.
ELIGIBILITY: The program encourages applications from graduate students of law related disciplines, with a clear focus on law and political science, (under the age of 35), including limited number of undergraduate students from South East Europe, Europe and the US.
PARTICIPATION FEE : 200€ for accommodation, meals and working materials.
Students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia are eligible to apply for a participation fee reduction of 50 %.

If you are interested, all other relevant information are available on the ISSS 2010 official web-site www.pravnik-online.info or contact us at info@pravnik-online.info.

We would also appreciate if you forward this e-mail to other people that might be interested in the program of the summer school.

Attached to this e-mail you will find ISSS 2010 application form and ISSS 2010 Rules and Conditions, along with a textual description of the summer school.

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Media Studies MA Scholarship University of Bonn, Germany

Media Studies MA Scholarship
University of Bonn, Germany

Announcement follows

Journalists across the globe can apply for an International Media Studies Master's Program in Bonn, Germany. Full scholarships will be awarded to ten applicants from
Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The program is sponsored by German media group Deutsche Welle, the University of Bonn and other organizations.

The four-semester, full-time program combines theory with training in practical journalism skills, and covers such topics as media and development, media economics, and communication science. The program ends with a master's thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).

Application process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
* completed application form
* curriculum vitae
* statement of purpose
* one passport-size photograph
* copy of your passport

Please note that the following documents (both the copies of the certificates and the translations into German or English) need to be certified. The stamp of authority that certifies the documents must be in English or German. Please refrain from sending originals. Certified copies suffice.

* academic degree(s) including transcripts
* proof of at least one year's work experience in the field of media after your degree

If you are an applicant from China, Vietnam and Mongolia you need to submit original Certificate of APS.

Language certificates

If your first language is not English, you need to provide evidence of your English language skills by submitting one of the following:
*TOEFL: paper-based: score 557 or computer- based: score 220 or internet- based: score 83.
*IELTS: an overall band score of at least 6.0 or
* confirming letter from your previous university, if your first degree course was taught in English.

If your first language is not German and you have not completed a German language degree course, we require one of the following German language proficiency tests for Higher Education:
* DSH level 1
* TestDaF level 3, 3, 3, 3 (www.testdaf.de) or
* Goethe Zertifikat level B2.

Please send your application by post to the following address:
Deutsche Welle
DW-AKADEMIE
International Media Studies
Dr. Christoph Schmidt
53110 Bonn
GERMANY

You may send us a scanned copy of your documents per e-mail for verification in advance to the following address: ims@dw-world.de

Scholarships will be granted after the application deadline by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the University of Bonn, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, DAAD and Deutsche Welle.

http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3764300,00.html

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Molecular Life Sciences PhD Recruitment

· Are you looking for a PhD position in Molecular Life Sciences?

· Are you curious about the molecular mechanisms of the cell?

· Enthusiastic, motivated and talented?

The Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS) is organising an international PhD recruitment event to attract top students to study in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Selected candidates will be invited to NCMLS for a 2½ day program allowing participants to visit departments of their choice, to engage in one-to-one discussions with group leaders and group members, as well as participate in organised lab tours. Travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

Find out more and apply now to begin your PhD research at the NCMLS Graduate School www.ncmls.eu/talentevent. The Talent Event will take place 15th - 17th September 2010. *The deadline for application is 1st July 2010*.

*What we offer*

* *

As a PhD student at the NCMLS Graduate School, you will follow a tailor-made program governed by your own training and supervision plan. You will be regarded as a junior member of the NCMLS and will be challenged to participate fully in this stimulating research environment. Projects offered are structured along the three research themes

· Infection, Immunity and Regenerative medicine

· Metabolism, transport and motion

· Cell growth and differentiation

*Studying in Nijmegen, The Netherlands*

Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Renowned for its green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and enrols over 17.500 students. The strength of the University lies in its personal approach. The campus is a close-knit community in which academics from different faculties often work together in cross-disciplinary teams.

On behalf of NCMLS,
H. Hu
BCFjobs.nl

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University Scholar Leadership Symposium, Malaysia

Dear all,

As a campus leader of Indonesia in University Scholar Leadership Symposium, I am glad to inform you that there is still chance to apply for participating in that program.

The University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2010 is an International Humanitarian Training Program for Outstanding College Students to learn, explore, and address global concern of the plight of those suffering in extreme poverty. This Leadership Symposium is initiated by Humanitarian Affairs, United Kingdom. Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom is a member of The World Association of Non Government Organization and World Alliance for Citizenship Participation. World Youth Foundation an international NGO is the co – host of the Symposium. It has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Three hundred Students Leaders from Institution of Higher Learning worldwide will be selected to attend this Inaugural University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2010, in Malacca, Malaysia, start from August 1 to 7, 2010. These college youths will have to opportunity to understand more about humanitarian need in the world, to learn how to organize a humanitarian relief effort and be challenged in their worldview.

If you want to know more, please visit: http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/

Instead of apply online, you also can have the application form in World format. If you need the World format application form, you can email to me: rahmathidayat. hm@gmail. com and I will send you the application form.

Hope I can meet you all in the symposium by becoming one of the selected participants.

Best,
Rahmat Hidayat HM
Campus Leader of University Scholar Leadership Symposium
International Program
Universitas Islam Indonesia
+6285 292 024 964
rahmathidayat. hm@gmail. com

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May 1, 2010

PhD/postdoc in History, Stichting Internationaal Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis

Application Deadline: June 3, 2010*

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) is the world’s largest documentation and research centre in the field of social history. Since its foundation in 1935, the institute has dedicated itself to the collection, preservation and availability of the heritage of social movements worldwide. The institute is independent and reliable, which makes it a natural depository of the frequently threatened cultural heritage of the labour movement and other emancipatory groups and currents. The research department of the institute focuses on the history of labour relations and organizes international projects in this field. The collection (archives, library and audio-visual materials) takes up well over 30 miles of shelf room. The IISH is an institute that comes under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).

The International Institute of Social History is looking for a

PhD Student (f/m)
(38 hours per week)

A four years PhD grant has been offered by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) to a junior researcher affiliated to the International Institute of Social History (IISH) to write a doctoral dissertation on the social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry and participate in the IISH’s activities.

And a Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m) (38 hours per week)

A two years postdoctoral fellowship grant has been offered by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) to a recently PhD defended researcher affiliated to the International Institute of Social History to write a manuscript on the social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry and participate in the IISH’s activities.

Project information
The International Institute of Social History has launched a grand project on the centurial social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry, studied by a team of five PhD and Post-Doctoral researchers. The purpose of this project is to develop a social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry during hundred years since its discovery in the southern region of Iran.

The discovery of oil in Iran in 1908 created new social, political, economic and even cultural realities at local, national, regional and international levels. Now a century on, Iran’s geopolitical role and significance continue to grow. In many fundamental ways, the commodity oil, and those producing it, has played a central role in shaping a model of development, of social mores and behaviours, of political and social relations in Iran, and beyond.

The oil industry in Iran has been formed within the network of several intertwined formative relations that have undergone major changes over the course of the twentieth century. Labour relations in Iran, especially in this key industrial sector, have been crafted by a series of changing relations between the national state and a major colonial entity (1908-1954), between the national state and a consortium of multinationals (1954-79), between the national state and the local and national labour force employed in the industry, and between the oil company and its
employees. These relations have, therefore, affected both labour formation and labour relations in substantially diverse ways and levels, at different historical junctures. Evidently, workers' everyday life has immensely influenced their aspirations and activities, both collectively and individually.

The applicants are expected to focus their investigation and analysis on all aspects of labour analysis such as labour formation, relations, migration, composition, mobility, integrations, activism, and living conditions inside and outside of the industrial towns, housing, nutrition, hygiene, health and leisure within a specific period. This study also takes into account the relationship between organised and unorganised labour on the one hand and religion, culture and ethnicity on the other throughout the period under review.

Job requirements
The PhD Student applicant should:
- have a MA degree in history, sociology or other social sciences with a strong interest in social and cultural history;
- have the ability to teamwork while carry out research independently and enthusiastically;
- possess the language skills necessary to study the primary sources in the Persian language and to read the relevant secondary literature;
- have good communication skills in English, both oral and written;
- provide three letters of references.

Conditions of employment
This position involves a temporary appointment with the Stichting IISG for a period of 4 years. The intended starting date is 1 October 2010. The estimated PhD starting salary is € 2.042,- gross per month gross the first year and increases to €2.612,- gross in the fourth year, scale P, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO–Nederlandse Universiteiten) , excluding 8% holiday pay and an 8,3% year-end bonus. We
offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Job requirements
The Postdoctoral fellow should:
- have a PhD in History or a related discipline;
- have the ability to teamwork while carry out research independently and
enthusiastically;
- possess the language skills necessary to study the primary sources in the Persian language and to read the relevant secondary literature;
- have good communication skills in English, both oral and written;
- provide three letters of references.

Conditions of employment
This position involves a temporary appointment with the Stichting IISG for a period of 2 years. The intended starting date is 1 October 2010. Depending on training and work experience, the gross salary for a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) will be between € 3.195,- and € 4.374,-, scale 11, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO–Nederlandse Universiteiten) , excluding 8% holiday pay and an 8,3% year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Applications
You can apply for this job before 3 June 2010 by sending a curriculum vitae and letter of motivation, detailing your ambitions and suitability for this position, three letters of references and a copy of MA or PhD thesis to phdoil@iisg. nl (for the PhD position) or postdocoil@iisg. nl (for the postdoc position), to the attention of Marjoleine Cornelissen (head General Services) or to the Stichting IISG, Ms. Marjoleine Cornelissen, Postbus 2169, 1000 CD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Additional information about the positions can be obtained from Prof. dr Touraj Atabaki, head of the Middle East and Central Asia Desk, e-mail tat@iisg.nl, tel. +31-(0)20-6685866.

Additional information on the institute can be obtained through the following link: www.iisg.nl.

The International Institute of Social History is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its departments. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of different ethnicity groups who would bring additional dimensions to the institute's research missions.

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CfP: Intl Gumilev Congress: Civilizational Challenge, Astana, Kazakhstan

The Congress will be held on the following themes (sections):

1. Independent Kazakhstan: achievements and lessons.

2. Independent States and the challenges of contemporary age.

The Congress will be in three languages - Kazakh, Russian and English.

The International Gumilev Congress will be attended by prominent historians, political scientists and statesmen of the world. The Congress aims to publicize the achievements of independent states, and discovering the encountered problems during these independent processes.

One of the main tasks of the Congress is to find out the way of solving the international problems which the Independent states have been faced. Take this opportunity put the focal point on the common problems of the social scientists' researches; make public the real democracy in the society which has chosen the democratic developing road.

The conference organizing committee plans to publish a collection of scientific papers according to the achievements of the conference. For submit the report to the collection of the Congress should provide the report and the registration form in written form and electronic views to Organizing Committee.

Requirements of the reports

The report should be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:
1. The report should be at least 5 full pages (A4 format).
2. Page setup: top margin - 2 cm , bottom - 2 cm , right side - 1,5 cm, left side - 3 cm .
3. Font: Times New Roman, 14.
4. Line spacing - single.
5. The report title should be written in capital letters (in bold); the initials and surname of the author (s), name of institution, name of the working place, city (or region) should be shown in the center of that page after the title (in bold).
6. The list of literature should be written in the end of the report. The links should be made in the "square" brackets; through repetition the serial number and page number should be shown, for example: [7, p. 2].
7. It is necessary to provide a summary in the end of the report (for a report in the Kazakh language should provide a summary in Russian and English languages, for a report in Russian should provide a summary in Kazakh and English languages, for the report in English should provide a summary in the Kazakh and Russian languages).

Registration Form
1. Last name, first name:
2. Academic degree and status:
3. Working place and position:
4. Address:
5. Phone number:
6. E-mail:
7. Report title:

During sending the report by e-mail, the "Subject" of the e-mail should be indicated: International Gumilev Congress "Civilizational challenge of history" from (name of author):

The organizing committee and editorial committee keep the rights to select the reports to the conference.

The reports and registration forms are accepted until May 10, 2010.

The material collection of the congress will be published. The registration fee - 2000 tenge.

Address of Organizing Committee: Institute of State History , House of
Ministries, Entrance 14, floor 11, str. Orynbor 8, Astana, 010000

Phone: (7172) 74-10-38, 74-10-46 (Mukhtarova Inara Alkenovna). E-mail: tarih_institut@ mail.ru

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Phd position: Dopant migration and aging processing in semiconductor lasers, heterostructures and nanostructures, Nottingham Trent University

A key element in developing future electronic and nano-technologies is the study of point defects in the component materials: both native defects and impurities like the “dopant” atoms deliberately introduced to control semiconductor properties. As structures shrink into the nano-regime, device reliability and lifetime become increasing issues, the key question being how to make dopants stay where you put them. For example, device failure in certain classes of InGaAsP lasers has been shown to occur due to migration of Zn dopants into the active region. This project will use atomic scale quantum simulations to study migration processes, following recent experiments.

Entry requirement
A first class or upper second class U.K. BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) or Masters degree in Physics, Microelectronics (with significant amounts of solid state & band theory, and of semiconductor defect properties), or Chemistry (with significant amounts of structural, solid state and quantum theoretical chemistry).

Eligibility
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94-95.

Applying
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr Christopher Castleton.

For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269, or alternatively download a copy here
www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96283.html

Please return the completed application form, with copies of academic and English proficiency (if applicable) certificates, to:

The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science)
Erasmus Darwin Building
Nottingham Trent University
Clifton Lane
Nottingham NG11 8NS

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/10)
Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.
Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
Bench fee (annual): £5,000
If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of Year Three, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in Year Four.

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Phd position: Novel therapeutic vectors towards the therapy of uveal melanoma, Nottingham Trent University

Uveal melanoma has been chosen as a model to engineer a highly innovative immunological vaccine, which can be readily adapted to other cancers. In order to trigger immunity via antigen presenting cells, the team has identified HLA-DR1 and HLA-DR4 restricted peptides derived from Tyrosinase and p53 as novel immunogenic antigens. Unfortunately, peptides on their own show low immunogenicity. This project will look to assess and optimise immunisation strategies using a novel peptide vaccine delivery system constructed from nanoengineered scaffolds. The results from this study will provide a highly innovative approach to the formulation and delivery of immunotherapeutic cancer vaccines.

Entry requirement
A first class or upper second class UK BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in a Chemistry/Biomolecular Science, preferably with a Masters or MRES degree or equivalent scientific laboratory experience.

Eligibility
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94-95.

Applying
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr Gareth Cave.

For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269, or alternatively download a copy here www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96287.html

Please return the completed application form, with copies of academic and English proficiency (if applicable) certificates, to:

The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science)
Erasmus Darwin Building
Nottingham Trent University
Clifton Lane
Nottingham
NG11 8NS

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/2010)

Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.

Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
Bench fee (annual): £3,000

If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of Year Three, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in Year Four.

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Phd position: Non-equilibrium behaviour in model soft materials, Nottingham Trent University

When long-chain polymer molecules are added to a suspension of spherical microparticles, an attractive “depletion force” arises, the range and strength of which are tuneable through the length and concentration of the polymer respectively. This controllability makes such systems a model soft material and an experimentally accessible test-bed for traditional condensed matter process, e.g. crystallisation and phase separation. This project will investigate the dynamics of colloid-polymer mixtures in several very well controlled scenarios: the formation and subsequent collapse of transient gels, the phase behaviour that occurs during dilution experiments and during evaporation of either droplets or bulk samples.

Entry requirement
A first class or upper second class U.K. BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) or Masters degree in a Physical Sciences or Engineering subject.

Eligibility
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94-95.

Applying
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr David Fairhurst.
For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269, or alternatively download a copy here www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96288.html

Please return the completed application form, with copies of academic and English proficiency (if applicable) certificates, to:

The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science)
Erasmus Darwin Building
Nottingham Trent University
Clifton Lane
Nottingham NG11 8NS

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/10)
Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.
Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
Bench fee (annual): £3,000
If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of Year Three, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in Year Four.

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Phd position: Novel Functional Germanates, Nottingham Trent University

Germanium chemistry has received little attention until recently. A few porous GeO2-based frameworks have been synthesised. They have topologies which cannot be realised for SiO2, due to differences in Ge-O-Ge and Si-O-Si bond angles. Furthermore Ge can exhibit variable co-ordination numbers, which may exist simultaneously within a single material, leading to enormous structural diversity.

Many germanate ions are also stable under very high temperature conditions meaning that highly ordered ceramic germanates are also synthetically possible; porous materials may even be precursors to the formation of ceramics. The aims of this project are to synthesise porous lanthanide germanates (analogues to aluminosilicate zeolites) and condensed lanthanide germanate ceramics. Materials will be investigated structurally and physically; they will then be evaluated in terms of their chemical (e.g. catalytic) properties, as well as their luminescent and magnetic properties for potential use in environmental, industrial and bio-sensor applications.

Entry requirement
A first class or upper second class U.K. BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) or Masters degree in Chemistry or Physics.

Eligibility
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94-95.

Applying
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr Gary Hix.
For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269, or alternatively download a copy here www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96290.html

Please return the completed application form, with copies of academic and English proficiency (if applicable) certificates, to:

The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science)
Erasmus Darwin Building
Nottingham Trent University
Clifton Lane
Nottingham NG11 8NS

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/10)
Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.

Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
Bench fee (annual): £3,000.

If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of year 3, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in year 4.

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Phd position: Novel Switching Mechanisms in Multistable Nematic Liquid Crystal Displays, Nottingham Trent University

A conventional electronic paper display requires a continuous applied voltage to maintain an image but in a bistable display the voltage only needs to be applied when the image is changed. We have previously shown that micrometer-scale wells with particular sidewall morphologies can be used to cause nematic liquid crystals to align in several distinct stable optical textures that have similar energies: this is multistable alignment. In this project recently discovered switching mechanisms in these classes of devices will be investigated with the aim of achieving fast, low-voltage switching between stable states that show uniform greylevels.

Entry requirement
A first class or upper second class U.K. BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) or Masters degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or one of the related Physical or Engineering Sciences.

Eligibility
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94 - 95.

Applying
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Professor Carl Brown.
For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269 or alternatively download a copy here www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96319.html

Please return completed application forms, with copies of academic certificates, to:
The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science)
Erasmus Darwin Building
Nottingham Trent University
Clifton Lane
Nottingham NG11 8NS

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/10)
Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.
Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year)
Bench fee (annual): £3,000.
If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of year 3, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in year 4.

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Phd position: Atom-Resolved Single-Molecule Electronics and Spintronics, University College London

A PhD studentship is available for measuring charge transport through individual molecules using a novel organic-molecule/semiconductor approach utilising cryogenic ultrahigh vacuum scanning tunnelling microscopy/spectroscopy.

Electron transport through micro- and nano-structured materials has been the subject of intense research for decades; this research forms the basis of current electronics technology and the continuing dramatic improvements in miniaturisation and device performance. At the same time, electron flow within individual molecules is fundamental to a wide range of naturally-occurring chemical and biological processes: Chemical reactions between molecules occur when there is an energetically favourable path for electrons to flow, and important examples of charge transfer in biological molecules occur in photosynthesis and in mechanisms of DNA damage and repair. Therefore, developing the ability to measure charge and spin transport through individual molecules is an exciting field of basic nanoscience research that lies at the interface between traditional areas of research in condensed matter physics and chemistry, with the potential to impact other areas such as molecular biology. Moreover, the ability to control electron flow through molecules holds promise for the creation of the next generation of technology; from the ultimate level of device miniaturisation (single-molecule device components) to ultrasensitive sensors and novel devices such as a quantum computer.

To measure electron transport through a single molecule it is necessary to connect to it at least two macroscopic leads. The measured conductance reflects not only the properties of the molecule itself, but, crucially, the nature of the electrode-molecule contacts. Precisely controlling the electrical contacts to a single molecule has proven to be an extremely difficult challenge, resulting in dramatic variations in experimental results and large discrepancies between experiment and theory. In this project, the student will obtain reproducible conductance measurements of simple, but extremely well characterised single-molecule junctions using a new approach where individual organic molecules are attached to semiconductor surfaces and probed using scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) and spectroscopy (STS). The student will collaborate with theoreticians within the LCN and at the Universities of Sydney and Newcastle in Australia. Measurement facilities include four cryogenic ultrahigh vacuum STM systems capable of measuring with atomic-resolution at temperatures between 1.6 – 1000 Kelvin, and in a vectorable magnetic field of up to 6 Tesla. This range of capabilities is unique within the UK.

Funding Notes
Applicants should be highly motivated and have gained (or expect to gain) a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry or materials science. This is a demanding experimental research project and therefore laboratory or research experience is highly desirable.

This project will be supervised by Dr Steven Schofield, an EPSRC research fellow in the London Centre for Nanotechnology and the School of Physical Sciences and Astronomy at University College London. Please direct informal enquiries to s.schofield@ucl.ac.uk, quoting reference SRS/04/10.

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Phd position: Visual Cognition in Virtual Environments: An Interdisciplinary Approach, University of Hull

This fully funded PhD studentship provides an opportunity for a UK/EU student to undertake novel, multidisciplinary research that combines human perception in Psychology with 3D visualisation in Computer Science.

The successful candidate will work closely with a group of experts in these fields. The objective of this PhD project is to produce cutting-edge research on human information processing in virtual environments. In most research on visual cognition, the stimuli are presented on a 2D display. This creates a gap between laboratory research and the real-world because in the real-world these perceptual tasks are usually performed in 3D.

Furthermore, observers often interact with the targets through their own bodily motions. For example, natural head movement will normally define the observer’s view-point, rather than using a mouse or keyboard. Thus a number of important questions cannot be answered by traditional methods. To overcome these limitations, the student will conduct experiments in the state-of-the-art Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE), which provides large scale 3D displays and high performance motion tracking systems.

This environment allows stimuli to be presented with a high degree of realism, and with more natural interaction through motion tracking. Research projects are likely to focus to one or more of the following topics, depending on the applicant’s background and interests:

* Face/object recognition in virtual environments
* Fast extraction of statistical information (e.g., age group, mood) from a crowd/scene
* Effects of an observer’s self motion and interaction with visual/haptic feedback
* Target cueing/detection in virtual environments
* Effects of fixation plane on visual search
* Multiple object/face tracking
* Localisation of objects in 3D space

For other details see:
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/pg/phd/science/visualcognitioninvirtualenviro.aspx

Contact details:
Chang Hong Liu
Email: c.h.liu@hull.ac.uk
Tel. 01482 465572

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Phd position: Environmental Processes and Change, University of Portsmouth

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department.

Environmental Processes and Change
The members of the group undertake research into pure and applied aspects of physical geography, focusing on environmental reconstruction, coastal geomorphology, climate science, fluvial science, soil degradation, degradation of heritage materials and the monitoring and assessment of environmental hazards. The group have a strong research presence in the fields of environmental monitoring, analysis and management.

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being)
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study.

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the ‘Research Postgraduate Programme’ heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550.
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010

Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.

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Phd position: Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development, University of Portsmouth

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department.

Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; The group brings together research focussing on the geographies of economic development, labour and cultures of work in different location and temporal contexts.

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being)
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study.

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the ‘Research Postgraduate Programme’ heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550.
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010

Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.

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Phd position: Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis, University of Portsmouth

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department.

Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis
The major areas of focus that link together individuals within this group and to outside collaborators include the use of historical cartography and historical GIS to investigate land use change, land use reconstruction, 19th and 20th century UK population change/mobility, 19th century US capitalism and industrial development.

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being)
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study.

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the ‘Research Postgraduate Programme’ heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550.
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010

Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.

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Phd position: The Geography of Health and Community Well-being, University of Portsmouth

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department.

The Geography of Health and Community Well-being.
Applied and exploratory research activities span a range of health and community agendas but the distinctive focus is positioned on the difference that place and geography make to health outcomes and behaviour, health care, health policy and community well-being.

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being)
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study.

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the ‘Research Postgraduate Programme’ heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550.

Application Deadline: June 11th 2010

Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.

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PhD summer school on The Political Economy of Information and Communication Technologies

Topic of 2010: Social Networking

Lecturers:
William Melody
Charles Steinfield
Ramjee Prasad
Knud Erik Skouby
Anders Henten
Reza Tadayoni

Dates: 22-27 August 2010
Place: Skagen, Denmark
Organizer: Center for Communication, Media and Information technologies (CMI), Aalborg University, Denmark

Information and registration: http://phdsummerschool.nordict.aau.dk/
Program of summer school: http://phdsummerschool.nordict.aau.dk/program.html
The topic of the 2010 PhD summer school is Social Networking

The PhD summer school on the political economy information and communication
technologies focuses on social networking in 2010. Internet-based communities have existed for more than 20 years, but during the past few years, social networking has become widespread. Worldwide, people connect via the web and extend their social communities beyond what could ever have been realized without the web.

Till now, users of web-based social networking and communities have mainly used traditional computers with large screens. For many users the concept of social networking means always-on, which sets focus on the trend of being able to do social networking also on smart phones and other smaller screens. The transition from the big screen to the small screen in relation to social networking and communities will be one of the issues examined at the PhD summer school. The summer school will concentrate on the interrelationships between the technological, economic, political, and cultural aspects of social networking.

Issues that will be dealt with at the summer school include:
· User generated content and applications
· Mobility and social networks
· Privacy and trust in social networks
· Standards and technical platforms
· New services and applications for mobile devices facilitating social networks
· Business models for social networks
· Regulatory aspects of social networks

The summer school is organized in cooperation with CTIF (Centre for TeleInFrastructure), the CAMMP project (Converged Advanced Mobile Media Platform), and is part of the activities of the Mobile and Wireless Cluster (KMT) located at CMI.

Aim and objectives of the summer school

The aim of the course is to refine the level of knowledge of the participating Ph.D. students on the economic and political structures and mechanisms affecting technology development in the information and communication technology (ICT) area. It also considers the impact of implementation and application of ICTs on the economy and broader social developments. It is a course in the political economy of technology
development with a disciplinary point of departure in economics and social science. This theme is explored at a company (micro), sectoral (meso) and/or societal (macro) level. This will depend on the specific topics chosen in the course. The course targets Ph.D. students with a technology background combined with an economics and/or social science approach and students with an economics and /or social science background focusing on technology development.

Best regards
Anders Henten, henten@cmi.aau. dk
Reza Tadayoni, reza@cmi.aau. dk
CMI, Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg University, Denmark

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CfP: Internet and Politics, CEU PSJ

Call for Papers
Vol. 5, No. 4 (December 2010)
The Impact of Internet on Politics and Political Science
Guest Editor: Dylan Kissane (CEFAM, France)

Just as the internet has transformed the worlds of information and communication so too is the internet changing the political world. Whether employed as a driver for funding a Presidential race, a low cost media machine for fringe groups, a space for bringing supporters together or even when harnessed as a tool of political propaganda, the Internet is changing the way politics is practiced and, as a result, having a marked impact on what political scientists choose to focus their research upon. In recognition of this impact, in Winter 2010 we publish a special issue devoted to the impact of the internet on politics and political science. All articles which examine the nexus between the internet and politics or the internet and political science are welcome. Authors should ensure that their submissions are original contributions and should not be under consideration for any other publication at the same time.

Authors should send their article directly to the guest editor by email (dylan.kissane@laposte.net) before 1 June 2010.

Details at www.ceu.hu/poliscijournal

The Editorial Board
CEU Political Science Journal
www.ceu.hu/poliscijournal
Nador ut. 9, 1051 Budapest,
Hungary

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Research Associate, Managing Multiethnic Communities Program (MMCP)

he Managing Multiethnic Communities Program (MMCP) of the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative, a network program of the Open Society Institute-Budapest, seeks a part-time Research Associate. The Research Associate will be based in Budapest and commence work in June 2010. This position is ideal for advanced students and independent researchers.

In order to respond to the needs of ethnically diverse societies undergoing post-socialist transformations, the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative of OSI-Budapest initiated MMCP as an in-house project in November 1996. Through MMCP, LGI has played an active and integral role in promoting good governance and contributing to the OSI mission of social justice and the protection of rights for
all.

MMCP engages in research, develops and implements training and education programs, produces resources, and offers small grants. The Program collaborates with governmental actors, international organizations, academic and research institutions, as well as local civil society partners. MMCP is active in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and beyond.

For more on the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program of LGI/OSI, visit: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?m_id=104

1. The Position:

The Research Associate will develop and implement a range of MMCP activities, in cooperation with LGI Program Managers and LGI staff. Her/his tasks include a mix of research, administrative, consultancy, and managerial activities. The position is flexible and can be tailored to the successful applicant's interests and areas of expertise.

Key Areas of Activity and Responsibilities for 2010 include, but are not limited to:

a) MMCP activities on diversity and public administration higher education (in partnership with Central European University),
* Coordination of workshops/short courses, including assistance with course development (agenda, materials)
* Identification of potential partners
* Administrative support

b) General MMCP Support
* Preparation of regular newsletter (http://lgi.osi.hu/newsletters.php)
* Management of MMCP webpages and on-line resources
* Management of MMCP alumni and grantee network
* Development and dissemination of press releases, calls for application, and others information for dissemination
* Collaboration with other MMCP, LGI, and OSI initiatives
* Regular editing, proof-reading, and review tasks
* Desk research
* Review of submitted grant proposals and budgets

The Associate may also be asked to contribute to other MMCP activities, including projects including on-going projects in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.

2. Requirements

a) Education and knowledge
* University degree in public policy, political science, or related fields
* Good understanding of non-discrimination law, and international human rights, minority human rights in the wider European region beyond
* Knowledge of major international organizations active the sphere of diversity management
* Familiarity with issues of diversity – including, but not limited to ethnic, linguistic, religious diversity – in post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and Central Asia
* Familiarity with governance and development issues in the region
* Familiarity with issues of Roma integration in Europe

b) Abilities and skills
* Sensitivity to working on issues of diversity
* Strong analytical and research skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly written presentation
* Fluency or near-native proficiency in written and spoken English
* Strong organizational and management skills
* Ability to work independently and complete tasks with little oversight
* Ability to develop and manage project proposals and budgets
* Ability to prioritize work and respond quickly meet tight deadlines
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Computer literacy
* Ability and willingness to travel as required

c) Desirable
* Familiarity with the work and missions of MMCP, LGI, and OSI
* Work experience in an international organization or major research institution
* Work experience in CEE/FSU region, especially with NGOs
* Teaching/training experience
* Proficiency in at least one regional language (e.g Russian)

3. Payment and Benefits:

This is a consultancy position, with an expected workload of 20 hours/week. The position is based in Budapest, Hungary. In the case that LGI/OSI cannot offer a Hungarian work permit, the successful applicant should be prepared to find other sources of support. Health care, social security, or other benefits cannot be provided. Applicants should expect to be flexible with time and workspace.

The rate of payment will be commensurate with the final work package, developed in collaboration with LGI Program Managers.

4. To Apply:

Applicants should send a letter of interest (up to 500 words) indicating why they are ideally qualified for the position, a full CV, and a short writing sample.

These materials (and any questions about this position) should be sent to Meghan Simpson at LGIResearch@ osi.hu .

Deadline: May 15, 2010.

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Master & Doctorate Degree, Miami, Florida

Master of Laws & Doctorate of the Science of Law

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida

Are you clear and committed to the next steps in your career?

Does the path you have selected has heart and purpose?

If you want to make a difference, then consider continuing your education and career development at St. Thomas School of Law in pursuit of an LL.M./ J.S.D. in Intercultural Human Rights www.stu.edu/humanrights.

The St. Thomas LL.M./ J.S.D. program is unique in providing a learning process instructed by leading experts and decision-makers from the most prominent international institutions around the world. It offers an exhilarating educational program with comprehensive instruction on the protection of human dignity across political, social, economic, and cultural lines. The program is further enriched by a diverse student body that adds an inspiring element of learning and growing in
intercultural dialogue. In the words of one of the LL.M. students, "How many times in one's life is a person afforded an opportunity to sit in a small room of people from all around the globe and participate in a discussion led by one of the leading global experts in that field?"

Want to learn more? Then just click www.stu.edu/humanrights which takes you to the LL.M. program's website and see if, perhaps, you are the one called to join the global struggle for human dignity.

We are now accepting applications. Contact us at humanrights@stu.edu !

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Apr 28, 2010

Ph.D. Opportunity in Re-Os Geochemistry and Stratigraphy of Ordovician Graptolite Zones in Newfoundland

We seek a highly motivated and creative Ph.D. student for a multi-disciplinary project funded by NSF. Innovation and diligence combined with the ability to assimilate cross-disciplinary literature are essential. The primary goal is the Re-Os dating of graptolites in a detailed biostratigraphic context. The student will be based with the AIRIE Program at Colorado State University, with a competitive stipend for at least two years.

The Re-Os work will dovetail with field studies, sequence stratigraphy, and graptolite taxonomy spearheaded by S. Egenhoff and J. Maletz and a PhD student focused on the stratigraphy.

Contact Holly Stein and Judith Hannah at hstein@cnr.colostat e.edu.

Judith L. Hannah, Professor
Secondary appointment (July-Dec):

Department of Geosciences - AIRIE Program Forsker, Berggrunnog skorpeprosesser

Colorado State University
Norges geologiske undersøkelse

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1482 USA 7491
Trondheim, Norway

+;1.970.491.5661 (phone)
+47.73.90.4233 (phone)

+;1.970.491.6307 (fax)
+47.73.92.1620 (fax)

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