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Apr 23, 2010

Schlumberger Cambridge PhD Scholarships 2011 in Technological and Scientific Subjects

The scholarships are offered in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited and are intended for students from developing countries who are pursuing courses of research leading to the degree of PhD at University of Cambridge.

Host Institution( s):
University of Cambridge, UK

Field of study:
Any PhD research programme in technological and scientific subjects offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:
One scholarship offered annually

Target group:
The scholarships are intended for students from developing countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship will normally cover up to:
* the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
* approved College fees
* a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student

Eligibility:
Applicants must be from a developing country and must be admitted to Cambridge through the University's normal academic procedures. They must apply to a PhD research programme in technological and scientific subjects offered at the University.

He/she must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university. Those who are not native speakers of English are required by the Board of Graduate Studies to provide the results of an English language test and to meet the minimum standard of proficiency required for admission to Cambridge (see "Entry requirements")

Application instructions:
First submit the on-line GRADSAF form at least two weeks before the course deadline and then submit the hard copy supporting documents so they arrive in Cambridge no later than the course deadline. For non-UK students, your GRADSAF is also your
application to the Cambridge Trusts if you are made an offer to study. Students CAN apply for funding before securing an offer of study and indeed most students apply for admission and apply for funding concurrently. All candidates are advised toapply as early as possible after the opening date of 1 September 2010 for admission and funding. Applications are accepted until 15 December 2010

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

Contact information:
Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and Cambridge Overseas Trust
PO Box 252
Cambridge
CB2 1TQ
Website: www.cambridgetrusts.org
Email: info@overseastrusts.cam.ac.uk
Fax: + 44 (0)1223 760618 (CCT/COT)
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/overseas/countries/schlumberger.html

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Apr 22, 2010

PhD positions in networking, University of Coimbra, Portugal

PhD positions in networking are available at the Laboratory of Communications and Telematics of the University of Coimbra, Portugal integrated in the Doctoral Program in Information Science and Technology, starting in September 2010.

Please refer to the website (http://phd.dei.uc.pt) for all info on how to apply.

For more information contact:
Prof Edmundo Monteiro
edmundo@dei.uc.pt

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PhD position in computational biology, University of Freiburg

Within the Freiburg Initiative for Systems Biology (FRISYS, http://frisys.de) a PhD position (TV-L E13 50%) is available. The successful candidate will be associated with the group of PD Dr. Stefan Rensing (http://plantco.de) at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Freiburg.

We expect applications from candidates with:
- a master or diploma in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or comparable education
- programming skills, preferably in Perl
- proven ability for team work
- good knowledge of sequence and relational databases
- good English communication skills

Experience with next generation sequencing, grid computing and computer administration is advantageous.

We offer
- a challenging project embedded in a cooperative research network
- an excellent scientific environment in one of the nicest German cities
- state of the art infrastructure and research objectives

The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your application by May 12th as a single PDF to stefan.rensing@biologie. uni-freiburg.de.

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The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Travel Grants

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting provides travel grants to cover hard costs associated with upcoming travel for an international reporting project. Our ideal project offers print, photography, radio, and video.

*We are not currently accepting submissions for video-only projects.

A common misperception of the Pulitzer Center is that we are primarily seeking "conflict" reporting. This is not the case. Our definition of "crisis" is broad. We see great value in covering the too often under-reported systemic level crises, from environmental issues and struggles for resources or human rights abuses, to post-conflict reconstruction, or brewing ethnic tensions. We are interested in the stories
that would typically not make the headlines without our support.

*Request for proposals: Sudan in transition http://pulitzercenter.org/open.cfmid=1084
*

*Terms of travel grant:*

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting funds international travel costs associated with reporting projects on topics and regions of global importance, with an emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or under-reported in the mainstream American media.

The amount of individual travel grants will depend on the specific project and detailed budget planning. Most awards fall in the range of $2,000 to $10,000 but depending on project specifics may be as much as $20,000.

On approved projects, half of the grant amount is generally paid just before travel and the remainder on submission of the principal material for publication or broadcast. Specific grant terms are negotiated during the application process.

*Distribution: *

Proposed projects must include a credible plan for broad dissemination of the resulting work in U.S. media (print and/or broadcast). Applicants should be able to demonstrate interest from editors and/or producers working in wide-reaching U.S. media outlets. See below for eligible outlets.

http://www.pulitzercenter.org/openmenu.cfm?id=7#outlets

The credibility of a distribution plan is generally most evident in an applicant's track-record working with the listed outlets. Please do not have editors send letters simply stating they would consider the work. Letters from editors and/or producers who have worked with you in the past, and are interested in working with you again, are encouraged.

*Cross-Platform: *

The Pulitzer Center is increasingly seeking multi-media projects that combine print/photography and video to explore the issues. We encourage applicants to create partnerships with others and propose a complimentary suite of deliverables. If you are only working in one medium, you may still apply.

*Eligibility: *

Grants are open to all journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers or filmmakers; staff journalists as well as free-lancers of any nationality are eligible to apply.

*How to apply:*

Applications should be submitted by email to info@pulitzercenter .org.

*Even if you are submitting sample materials via hard copies, *electronic versions of the proposal MUST also be e-mailed to this address or else they will not be considered.*

Applications must be received in English.

Applications should include the following in the body of the e-mail:

- A description of the proposed project, including distribution plan, in 250 words or less to be included in the body of the e-mail.

- A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs. Travel grants cover hard costs associated with the reporting, please do not include stipends for the applicants. Fixer/translator/ driver fees are acceptable;

- Three links to samples of work if available online (if not available, please attach to the e-mail; video samples can be sent by mail to below address in DVD format);

- Three professional references. These can be either contact information, or letters of recommendation (can be attached or sent separately). The latter is encouraged when letters from interested producers or editors are available.

- As attachment: Curriculum vitae;

(Note: Applications may also include a more detailed description of project but this will be considered as optional supplement only. The most important part of the submission is the 250-word summary.)

*Deadline:* Rolling

Within a week of your submission, you should receive a confirmation of receipt.

Typically applications that are received in a given month receive a response by the end of the following month, with an emphasis on making Pulitzer Center projects as timely and newsworthy as possible.

If your proposal requires immediate attention, please note why in your cover letter.

*Address for mailing hard copies and DVDs:*

*Remember to also send the electronic versions toinfo@pulitzercent er.org.

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC
20036

*Frequently Asked Questions:*

1) What outlets do you consider "wide-reaching"

The Center is seeking to reach the widest possible audience in the United States, therefore we typically look for platforms with circulation and/or broadcast numbers of at least 50,000 or more. Online-only outlets will also be considered, but we prefer to see this combined with a traditional print publication and/or on-air broadcast.

2) Are foreign language publications in the U.S. sufficient?

Yes, however they must meet the above criteria within the U.S., and materials for our site and all correspondence with the Center must still be in English; therefore fluency in English is required from at least one member of the team.

3) Are English language publications/ broadcasts that are not disseminated in the U.S. sufficient for the distribution plan?

No. Once approved, we encourage dissemination in as many outlets as possible, including abroad, but to be considered for the travel grant, the Center will need to see a plan for dissemination in the U.S. as well.

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The Governent Scholarships of the Republic of Turkey 2010

ERMS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
GENERAL TERMS

If there is no special note in bilateral agreements; Turkish Government offers scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses under the following conditions:

1- Scholarship notifications are announced through diplomatic channels. Candidates should apply to the authorized bodies of their own countries or to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates in their respective countries.

2- Candidate is selected by the related country or Republic of Turkey by the foreign representatives. Commission also selects one reserve candidate for a quota of five, two reserve candidates for a quota of six or more.

3- Documents of candidates for undergraduate, graduate and research scholarships should be submitted to the Turkish Ministry of National Education through diplomatic channels before 30th June and the documents of candidates for Turkish Language Summer Course scholarships before 30th April same way. Applications with missing documents or applications received later than the above mentioned dates will not be taken into account.

4- Turkish Ministry of National Education examines and evaluates the documents and selects the candidate/s. Selected candidates are invited through diplomatic channels.

5- Candidates of undergraduate and graduate scholarships should obtain a visa of “Education” and the candidates of research scholarships should obtain a visa of “Research (holder of MoNE scholarship)” from the Turkish Embassies/Consulates in their respective countries. Candidates of Turkish Language Summer Courses scholarships can attend a two-month TÖMER course with a tourist visa.

6- Candidates should be at the address on the invitation letter and bring the application letter and the originals of the diplomas with them. They should cover their own travel expenses.

7- Candidate registers to the educational institution that he/she is accepted and applies for the scholarship. With the official school registration and scholarship documents he/she applies for “dorms” and “residence permit”. Invitation letter includes necessary information.

8- Student should apply for the extension of residence permit one month prior to its deadline. Extension of the residence permit is under student’s responsibility.

9- Undergraduate and graduate students attend Turkish Courses at TÖMER for 1 year. In order to be enrolled to the universities, students should obtain a “high” level of TÖMER Diploma.

10- Before making their choices, applicants have to inquire about the universities’ conditions of acceptance and registration. Some universities require students to attend a one-year preparatory class and take
a final exam. After completing the placement process for a university, requests for university changes are not regarded.

11- Applications for Medical Specialty studies are unacceptable. However, candidates can take exams for Medical Specialty studies on their own efforts.

12- Research programs are open to those who want to make a scientific research in his/her particular subject area in a university. Research duration is between 2-8 months.

13- Turkish Language Summer Courses are organized in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Kayseri, Antalya and Samsun. Applicants can choose three provinces among them. Courses are not organized in provinces that have no adequate number of applicants. Course dates are from July 1st to August 31st.

14- School fees, dorm fees and medical treatment expenditures (excluding long term illnesses, serious surgical operations, prosthesis, jaw orthopaedics, orthodontics and teeth prosthesis) are paid by the Turkish Government.

15- Monthly payment for graduate studies, research or Turkish Language Summer Course is TL 220, and TL 195 for undergraduate studies. Travel expenses and cost of meals are to be covered by the student.

16- Academic year begins in September. Candidate invited has to register educational institution until 30th of October at the latest.

17- If a student cannot graduate in normal school time he/she is given maximum a 2 year extra time. If a student cannot graduate in that extra time, his/her scholarship will be cancelled.

18- It is assumed that the student accepts the conditions of the educational institution and the conditions of the hostel and the conditions of the scholarship that takes place in this document.

II) ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants should not be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey or hold a dual nationality (Turkish and any other country’s nationality).
Undergraduate candidates should have a “good” level of a high school graduation degree. The high school which was graduated from should be equivalent to the high schools in Turkey. Candidates should not have suspended education more than 2 years after graduation and not be older than 25 years on the date of application.
Candidates for graduate studies (Master/PhD) should be a graduate of a 4-year university and not be older than 40 years on the date of application.

Research candidates should be a graduate of a 4-year university and have a good level of Turkish, English or French.
Candidates for the Turkish Language Summer Courses should be a university student or a graduate student.
Candidates should not be infected with a contagious disease (HIV, Hepatitis-C and etc) or should not have a disease preventing his/her education in Turkey.
III) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree Applicants

Scholarship Application Form (should be filled out legibly and presented with a passport-size photo attached)
Two photocopies of diploma (the original diploma should be brought to Turkey if accepted to the scholarship program)
Two photocopies of the transcript
Health report
One passport-size photograph
Photocopy of the page in passport that carry your photograph and any other pages that are filled in or stamped officially.
TÖMER diploma (if there is)
Documents numbered 2, 3 and 4 shall either be in English or Turkish or French. Documents issued in another language should be translated into one of these three languages.
Photocopies and translations of documents shall be validated by overseas Embassies/Consulates of the Republic of Turkey.
Master’s/ Doctor’s Degree Applicants

Two photocopies of Scholarship Application Form (each copies should be filled out legibly and be presented with a passport-size photo attached)
Two photocopies of diploma (the original diploma should be brought to Turkey if accepted to the scholarship program)
Two photocopies of the transcript
Two photocopies of Curriculum Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation (from two Professors)
Health report
One passport-size photograph
Photocopy of the page in passport that carry your photograph and any other pages that are filled in or stamped officially.
TÖMER diploma (if there is)
Documents numbered 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall either be in English or Turkish or French. Documents issued in another language should be translated into one of these three languages.
Photocopies and translations of documents shall be validated by overseas Embassies/Consulates of the Republic of Turkey.
Research Scholarship Applicants

Four photocopies of Scholarship Application Form (each copies should be filled out legibly and be presented with a passport-size photo attached)
Two photocopies of diploma (the original diploma should be brought to Turkey if accepted to the scholarship program)
Two photocopies of the transcript
Two photocopies of Curriculum Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation (from two Professors)
Two photocopies of research proposal (should be related with the planned research)
Health report
One passport-size photograph
Photocopy of the page in passport that carry your photograph and any other pages that are filled in or stamped officially.
TÖMER diploma (if there is)
Documents numbered 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall either be in English or Turkish or French. Documents issued in another language should be translated into one of these three languages.
Photocopies and translations of documents shall be validated by the overseas Embassies/ Consulates of the Republic of Turkey.
Turkish Language Summer Courses Applicants

Scholarship Application Form (should be filled out legibly and be presented with a passport-size photo attached)
Photocopy of diploma (the original diploma should be brought to Turkey if accepted to the scholarship program)
Health report
One passport-size photograph
Photocopy of the page in passport that carry your photograph and any other pages that are filled in or stamped officially.
Documents numbered 2 and 3 shall either be in English or Turkish or French. Documents issued in another language should be translated into one of these three languages.
Photocopies and translations of documents shall be validated by the overseas Embassies/ Consulates of the Republic of Turkey.
ATTENTION:

You can reach the Application Form and the Terms and Conditions for Turkish Government Scholarships at http://digm.meb.gov.tr
Incomplete or incorrect Application Forms will be invalid.

http://digm.meb.gov.tr/burslar/BURS_IC/2010_scholarship_en.html

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PhD Position at the University of Luebeck

The Institute for Robotics and Cognitive Systems (www.rob.uni-luebeck.de) at the University of Luebeck has 1open PhD position in the area of robotics, in particular in the clinical applications of neuroscience.

The position is part of the PhD programme at the Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences (www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de). The PhD position is funded for 3 years with a scholarship of 1250 EUR per month, with possible increase.

Project description:

"Evaluating spatial and temporal correlation between electrophysiological signals and involuntary motion"

Robotic interventional systems are used to compensate for undesired patient motion. While fixation or sedation of the patient will inhibit voluntary motion, involuntary motion is harder to control. This research project aims at determining the temporal and spatial correlation between electrophysiological signals, and involuntary motion of the patient as well as live 3D tracking modalities.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Achim Schweikard

(schweikard@rob.uni-luebeck.de).

Requirements:

Students with a master's degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering are invited to apply for admission. Experience with neuroscience is a plus.

Application:

A full application consists of: (1) a detailed CV (2) a statement of motivation (3) 2 reference letters (4) degree certificates and grade transcripts.

Please, submit your application via email to rieckhoff@rob.uni-luebeck.de.

Closing date:

The application deadline is May 15, 2010. The ideal starting date is June 1, 2010 (or as soon as possible after that date).

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PhD in Mathematics "Dynamical Systems" (2x2 years)

Within the research Group Dynamical Systems of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:

PhD in Mathematics "Dynamical Systems" (2x2 years)
(mandate 090/32/077)

Job description
The candidate is expected to prepare a PhD thesis in the context of singularly perturbed vector fields, focusing on pure mathematical aspects and applications in biological and/or neurological models. The Dynamical Systems group at Hasselt University has a strong background on singular perturbation problems. The candidate is expected to collaborate with different members of the group, as well as with the co-advisor at the University of Edinburgh.

Diploma
Master in Mathematics or equivalent diploma in mathematics. Students who will complete their study this year can also apply. There is no need for the candidate to speak Dutch, however a sufficient knowledge of English is required.

Offer
The scholarship, financed by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), is available for a period of 4 years. It consists of a first appointment of 2 years, followed by a prolongation of 2 years after an evaluation of the progress of the scholarship.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. P. De Maesschalck, (+32)11-26 82 23, peter.demaesschalck @uhasselt. be
* prof. dr. F. Dumortier, (+32)11-26 82 39, freddy.dumortier@ uhasselt. be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 10
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.pdf) / Word format (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc)
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Monday, May 10th 2010.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt. be.

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Predoctoral Researcher (2 x 2 years) "Spatio-temporal modeling of infectious diseases"

Vacature 090/32/081-2e/ TWIS
Hasselt University announces, within the Center for Statistics, the UHasselt entitiy of the Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics, the following position (m/f):

Predoctoral Researcher (2 x 2 years) "Spatio-temporal modeling of infectious diseases" (mandate 090/32/081)

Job description
PhD in statistical methodology in infectious disease research. The main research themes are i) the development of flexible statistical methods for the spatial and spatio-temporal spread of infectious diseases, and ii) the improvement of approximate inference methods for the analysis of computationally complex models for spatial data. The research activities will be in collaboration with the University of Wollongong (Australia).

Profile
* You have a strong quantitative background;
* You are intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, and work in an organised and focused manner;
* You enjoy working in an multidisciplinary environment (statistics, medical sciences, life sciences, veterinary sciences);
* Experience in the use of statistical/ mathematical software such as SAS, R, Matlab etc., is a plus.

Diploma
Licentiate, Master, or equivalent degree in (bio)statistics, mathematics, physics or related field.
Students that graduate this year can also apply.

Offer
The appointment takes effect from October 1, 2010 for a period of 2 years, extendable to a total period of 4 years.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. Christel Faes, +32 11-26 82 85, christel.faes@ uhasselt. be
* Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-26 82 47, marc.aerts@uhasselt .be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 10
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.pdf) / Word format (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc)
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than May 2nd 2010.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt. be.

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PhD student Biostatistics, Hasselt University

Hasselt University announces, within I-Biostat (the Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics), the following position (m/f):
PhD student Biostatistics (6 months)
(mandate 090/32/083)

Job description
PhD in Mathematics, applied to research in "Biostatistics and Bioinformatics"

Authorities and official bodies world-wide require animal experiments in order to be able to guarantee the safety of clinical tests on humans for medical products. Through implementation of what they call the "Rs" initiative, the NIH has been striving to develop alternative product testing methods that will: Reduce the number of animals used in testing, Refine testing procedures so animals experience less pain and distress; or Replace animals with non-animal testing systems.

The goal of this project is to investigate innovative statistical approaches that offer ways to reduce the number of animals in future toxicology studies to obtain the same information as is currently the case, or obtain more information from existing data sets (better study design, dose-response models, more accurate response variables, complex hierarchical clustering models. Longitudinal models,€ ¢â’ ¦).

In addition and also within the "Rs" initiative, this project wants to investigate the predictive potential of particular in-vitro tests for in-vivo animal experiments. To that purpose multivariate projection methods, surrogate-marker methodologies, joint modeling of multivariate outcomes of different data types,.. will be in demand.
The main goal of this 6 months period is to prepare the candidate for a Baekeland Grant. Both in September and in January an application for such grant will be submit and an extension for the next 4 years is conditional on the success of these applications. In case of a successful application a PhD will be initiated.

Profile
* Experience with the design and analysis of statistical applications (e.g in the pharmaceutical industry);
* experience in the use of statistical software such as SAS, S-Plus, R, StatXact, etc.;
* excellent knowledge of the English language and good scientific writing skills;
* be intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, work in an organised and focused manner;
* enjoy working in an multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Diploma Master degree in (Bio-)Statistics or an equivalent degree.

Offer
The appointment takes effect from June 1, 2010, for a period of 6 months, extendable to a total period of 4 years conditional on the success of a Baekeland Grant

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-26 82 47, marc.aerts@uhasselt .be
* Prof. dr. Geert Molenberghs, +32 11-26 82 38, geert.molenberghs@ uhasselt. be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 10
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.pdf) / Word format (http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc)

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than May 2nd 2010.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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CfP: The Challenges to Economic Theory and Policy in the Aftermath of the Global Economic Crisis

Call for papers:

International Conference:
"The Challenges to Economic Theory and Policy in the Aftermath of the Global
Economic Crisis"
November 12-13, 2010; Faculty of Economics - Skopje, Macedonia

http://www.eccf.ukim.edu.mk/conference
*
The Challenges to Economic Theory and Policy in the Aftermath of the Global
Economic Crisis*

Undoubtedly, the global financial and economic crisis of 2008-2009 represents the most important episode in the economic history of the world after World War II. What initially began as a pure financial turmoil, later on, it turned out to be a worldwide disaster, forcing prominent financial institutions to collapse, causing countries to become virtually bankrupt and prompting governments to engage in massive interventionism of unprecedented scale and form. As such, the crisis provides an exciting topic for scholars, businessmen and policy makers to discuss and to share their ideas on both the crisis causes and consequences.

Specifically, the Conference will cover the following broad themes:

Economic theory and key macroeconomic policies

- Is the modern macroeconomics in crisis?
- New challenges of the modern macroeconomics:
- The search for a new consensus or a paradigm shift?
- In search for new microeconomic foundations of macroeconomics
- The role of monetary and fiscal policies in deep recessions
- The rules versus discretion debate revisited
- The economic policy response to crisis in transition economies

Microeconomic issues

- Resource allocation: the quest for optimal combination of markets and government intervention
- The areas of market failures and the approaches to their regulation
- Regulation, deregulation and re-regulation
- Economic institutions and the importance of their efficiency and quality for the business climate

The role of the financial markets and institutions in the financial and economic crisis

- Banks, credit markets and interest rates
- The future of non-bank financial institutions and capital markets
- The global financial crisis and the patterns of company finance
- Investment decision-making before and after the crisis
- The impact of the crisis on financial reporting, accounting and /auditing

The global financial and economic crisis and the business sector

- Company restructuring in the aftermath of the crisis
- The crisis and the corporate strategic response
- Organisational change, human resource and knowledge management
- Innovative business models and crisis management
- Networked enterprises, IT governance and e-business
- The impact of the crisis on the small and medium enterprises

General Information:

*Location:* Skopje, Macedonia
*Date:* November 12-13, 2010
*Official language:* English
*Conference fee:* 150 Euros
Important dates:

*Abstracts:* April 30th
*Notification of acceptance:* May 15th
*Submission of full papers:* September 15th
*Final acceptance:* September 30th
*Registration and Payment:* October 15th

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RA for Doctoral Studies at IMDEA Networks, Spain

CALL FOR FULLY FUNDED RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

IMDEA Networks is a networking research institute whose multinational team is engaged in cutting edge fundamental science. As a growing, English-speaking institute located in Madrid, Spain, IMDEA Networks offers a unique opportunity for pioneering scientists to develop their ideas. Our researchers share the potential to shape the future of networking science over the coming years.

Further information regarding our areas of research can be found at:
http://www.networks.imdea.org/Scientificactivities/Researchareas/tabid/642/Default. aspx

As funded members of our team, successful applicants will join the Ph.D. program at University Carlos III of Madrid, beginning September/October 2010. They will also benefit from full financial support throughout their Ph.D. program for up to four years.

Successful candidates should have:
- B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field**
- Excellent academic transcripts
- Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. research thesis
- Excellent level of spoken and written English
- Highly motivated
- Students who obtained their degree (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent) in a higher education system NOT subject to the Bologna Process are strongly advised to provide their GRE scores on the online application form

**An offer of a Research Assistant position implies your acceptance to the UC3M Ph.D. program.

APPLY NOW THROUGH OUR ONLINE FORM AT:
http://www.networks.imdea.org/Careeropportunities/ResearchAssistant/tabid/1269/Default.aspx

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Apr 21, 2010

CfP: NNDR 2011 Conference

NNDR 2011 Conference Call for Papers
May 27 - 28, 2011, Reykjavik, Iceland
www.yourhost.is/images/stories/NNDR/pdfemail_es01.pdf

NNDR, Nordic Network on Disability Research, is pleased to announce a call for papers for its 11th Research Conference

NNDR (www.nndr.no) is a multidisciplinary network of
researchers. The NNDR conferences bring together researchers, policy makers, activists and practitioners to share scholarship and ideas, and provides a forum for Nordic and international collaboration in disability studies.

We invite submissions of abstracts for symposium, paper or poster presentations and welcome a wide range of contributions applying social, cultural, historical and philosophical perspectives to the study of disability. In particular we welcome papers focusing on the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and how the Convention is implemented to promote and protect the human rights of disabled people.

The NNDR conferences have been particularly welcoming and supportive of research students and young scholars who are presenting for the first time at an international conference.

Keynote speakers include
Steven J. Taylor, Professor of Disability Studies and Director of the Center on Human Policy, Syracuse University, USA
Anna Lawson, PhD, Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Leeds, UK
Adolf Ratzka, PhD, Co-Director of the Institute on Independent Living, Stockholm, Sweden

Important dates
December 1, 2010 Abstract submission deadline
February 1, 2011 Abstract acceptance information
February 10, 2010 Early registration deadline

Conference homepage: www.yourhost.is/nndr2011

For more information please contact
Rannveig TraustadАажєttir Professor, University of Iceland rannvt@hi.is
SnАажцfridur Th. Egilson, Professor, University of Akureyri sne@unak.is

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Summer School on Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management

Summer School on Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management

21.06.2010 АавтТаТ│ 02.07.2010

Bozen/Bolzano АавтТаТ│ Italy

The Summer School deals with the complexities of human and minority rights and diversity management in Europe mainly through the discussion of the international and interregional protection mechanisms of the United Nations, the OSCE and the Council of Europe. Moreover, the wide range of linguistic, educational and political rights to be found in different national constitutional systems will be explored. A special focus explores the concept of cultural diversity under EC law as gaining more and more significance beyond the context of minority protection, as well as the phenomena of immigration and social inclusion. The Summer School will attempt to clarify what it is that forms the core of European identity and whether this factor can overcome the ethno-national legacies of the past.

We offer not only an in-depth overview on human and minority rights but also the possibility to discuss their implementation with international leading academics, lawyers and practitioners from international organisations.

As a conclusion to the Summer School participants will participate in an international conference presenting the final results of the research project АавтТаТ╝Minority Protection in Central EuropeАавтТаТ╜ (see www.eurac.edu/mimi). Thus students will have the opportunity of engaging in expert discussions about the implementation of minority rights and its impact on those concerned.

Applications online at www.eurac.edu/summerschool until 30.04.2010.

Tuition fee: 500АавтТвм. Accommodation, travel costs and other expenses are not covered by the tuition fee. Scholarships covering the tuition fee are available. Convenient accommodation for every participant can be arranged by the organizers.

For further information, including detailed programme and enrolment procedure, please visit: www.eurac.edu/summerschool

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3rd CES-METU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence PhD Workshop

*Enlargement of the EU and its effect on European Neighbourhood, Culture, History and Citizenship *

*24-25 June 2010 ***

Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, Center for European Studies at the Middle East Technical University is organizing on 24-25 June 2010 in Ankara on Enlargement of the EU and its effect on European Neighbourhood, Culture, History and Citizenship. The PhD Workshop of CES-METU aims to bring together students at any stage of their PhD work (students just starting their PhDs, those in the middle and close to completion) studying on topics related to European integration with a special emphasis on enlargement and European culture, history and citizenship, evolution of the EU in its Negihbourhood, Turkey and EU relations while bringing together theoretical and practical aspects of European integration.

Since the end of the Cold War the external relations of the EU including its foreign policies become central in the debate revolving around Turkey-EU relations. The EU has been putting efforts in establishing credible and effective relations with the rest of the world i.e. Africa, Latin America, Asia, Far East and its neighbouring region more than two decades now. In its external relations its neighbouring regions acquired a special focus and since 2004 the EU’s relations with its neighbours have been conducted according to its Neighbourhood Policy. Furthermore, identity and cultural aspects of the relations between the EU and the neighbouring regions
affected the economic, political and institutional development of these neighbourhood relations. In this framework the PHD Workshop will provide seminars and debate on;

- EU enlargement and European culture, history and citizenship

- EU’s external relations in general

- European Neighbourhood Policy

- Turkey-EU relations

Participants are expected to present their research and discuss the particulars of their research agendas with their fellows and scholars from Turkey and the ERA. In addition to presenting a paper based on the doctoral research carried out, each participant will also be expected to act as a discussant to another presentation, and to contribute to the general discussion of paper presentations throughout the workshop.

The accepted papers will be published online on the web page of CES-METU Jean Monnet Center of Excellence and also will be published in the workshop proceedings.

CES-METU covers the accommodation and subsistence (meals, coffee breaks and social activities organized by the Center) of the participants who are travelling from EU countries. Unfortunately, CES-METU cannot cover the travel expenses of the participants from EU countries.

Applications must contain: a letter of motivation, 500 word abstract of the applicant’s proposed paper for presentation at the PhD Workshop, CV with full contact coordinates.

Please send your motivation letter, abstract, and CV by* 17th May 2010* to
oburcu@gmail. com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you
need JavaScript enabled to view it and ces@ces.metu. edu.tr

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CfA: Intensive Summer Courses of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Sarajevo

Dear all,

It is our pleasure to inform you about our Intensive Summer Courses of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian as a Foreign Language which will take place at our premises July 11through August 7, 2010. This course is designed to meet the expectations of all potential candidates who share a common interest in Balkan languages and culture.

Course
Description
* 4-week Intensive Language Program;
* 4 classes per day/20 classes weekly/total of 80 classes;
* Levels:beginners (A1 and A2), intermediate (B1 and B2) and advanced (C1) According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
* Average class size: 5 - 12 students

The
Course Program (July 11 - August 7)
* Placement test - July 11 at 11:00
* City Bus Tour - July 11 at 14:00
* Classes begin on July 12 at 09:30
* One-day excursions:
* Herzegovina( PoÄ�itelj, MeÄ‘ugorje, Buna, Mostar) - July 17
* Lukomir Hiking Tour - July 31
* Workshop sessions once a week
* Classes end - August 6
* Farewell party - August 7

Registration deadline:July 2, 2010.

For further information please visit: http://www.ceh.ba/en_00.htm

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CfP: The International Journal of Sociology Special Issue on Sociology om Turkey

The International Journal of Sociology Special Issue on Sociology in Turkey

Encouraged by Cross-National Studies: Interdisciplinary Research and Training Program (CONSIRT) www.crossnationalstudies.org, we are in the process of preparing a proposal for a special issue of the International Journal of Sociology pertaining to sociology in Turkey. We would like to inquire whether you would be interested in submitting an article for consideration in this special issue.

Sociology by Turkish scholars does not have a strong international presence, especially among English speaking scholars. The International Journal of Sociology is an English language, peer reviewed journal that appears in universities around the world. This special issue of the International Journal of Sociology would draw together in a single volume articles that highlight the best in sociology of Turkey.

In that issue of International Journal of Sociology, we aim to bring together articles which are based on ethno-class theme. Considering ethnic and class/stratificatio n transformation in last two decades in Turkey, our scope is to prepare an issue analyzing the reflections and effects of the transformation on various social structures. For this purpose, we invite contributors to submit your researches articles in (major field) sociology. The topics on urban studies, gender, labor, migration, ethnicity, etc. are welcomed.

Considering deadline constraints, we are hoping that you have an applicable paper that is in progress or that is far enough along so as to meet a August, 30 2010 deadline for a publishable draft of the paper. Deadlines are set according to the necessary steps of preparing a proposal for an IJS special issue: we need abstracts for the issue and we need a publishable draft of the paper for preliminary approval by the Editorial Board. We respectfully request that you respond by May, 1 2010 indicating your interest. Interested contributors are asked to send a one page abstract (in English) via email by May, 15 2010. A publishable draft to be sent to reviewers of the paper is due on September, 30 2010.

For more information, questions, please email
nese.ozgen@okan.edu.tr
lulufer.korukmez@ege.edu.tr,

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Summer School of Ethnicity and Migration Studies

Dear partners,

We are glad to announce opening of the call for applications for our Summer School of Ethnicity and Culture. All relevant information are already available on our webpage
www.cvek.sk, occupying first place in the "projects" section.

With best regards,
Zuzana Novakova

Centrum pre vyskum etnicity a kultury
Klariska 14
811 03 Bratislava
Tel/Fax: +4212 54630677
e-mail: novakova@cvek.sk
http://www.cvek.sk

Marian ANCUTA Director Executiv Asociatia "Tineret si Dezvoltare Regionala" Executive Manager "Youth and Regional Development" Association
www.atdr.ro
www.yrda.org
marian.ancuta@ atdr.ro
(+4) 0721 790 578
(+4) 0765 418 606

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CfP: Civil academy Journal of Social Sciences

CALL FOR PAPER

Civil academy Journal of Social Sciencesis calling for contributors to its 22th issue. Civil academy Journal of Social Sciences is a peer reviewed interdisciplinary bilingual journal (both Turkish and English) sponsored by Fatih University.

The journal publishes manuscripts, works in progress and reviews in the fields of politics, international relations, management, economy, law, public administration, communication, anthropology, folklore, history, religion, sociology, literature (theory and criticism), media reviews (books, film, video, performance, art, music, drama, melodrama, etc.), linguistic, psychology, philosophy, media studies, women's or gender studies, cultural studies, working-class studies and ethnic studies. Civilacademy Journal of Social Sciences is indexed and abstracted by `Gale Cengage Learning` and TUBITAK ULAKBIM Social Sciences Database.

The due date of sending papers for 22th issueis 1 June2010

Contact addresses are indicated below:
civilacademy.fatih.edu.tr
civilacademy@gmail.com

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CfA: to MA MIREES (University of Bologna)

Dear colleague,

I would like to remind you that the next deadline for applications to the two-year Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Research and Studies on Eastern Europe (MIREES) is May 17th, 2010.

This programme, which might be of interest for your students, was launched some years ago by the University of Bologna, Italy together with the Vytautas Magnus University at Kaunas, Corvinus University of Budapest and St Petersburg State University, who awards a joint diploma. The University of Ljubljana is an associate partner that offers additional mobility for students.

The programme is taught entirely in English (120 ECTS) and MIREES students will spend the first year in Forlì (one of the five campuses of the University of Bologna), while in the second year a minimum of 5 months will be spent at Partner Universities (including Ljubljana) and, in particular cases, at other MIREES Associated Universities in the Balkans. A mobility grant is offered to all enrolled students.
More detailed information on the teaching plan and the Faculty, together with the application form, can be found at our web site: http://www.mirees.unibo.it/ .

The programme is especially recommended for prospective PhD students. Our best alumni are currently attending doctorate programmes at the Universities of Oxford, Kent, the New School in New York and other prestigious international academic institutions. Moreover, the programme is designed to forge analysts, area experts, consultants and mediators, to meet the needs of research institutes, the European Commission, international agencies, voluntary organizations and NGO's, public administration, managers, corporations and banks located in East-Central Europe and the Balkans or promoting investments in these regions. Most of our alumni have found employment precisely in these fields.

The MIREES programme offers specialized, in-depth knowledge of the post-socialist countries in transition, the new EU member states, and the new East-European neighbour countries to students with a BA in Economics, Politics, International Relations, History, Languages (and Slavic languages in particular), agricultural studies and cultural studies generally.

The programme aims at developing language skills. MIREES offers courses in Bosnian-Croatian- Serbian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Slovak (Hungarian and Lithuanian are also available in the 2nd year), as well as Italian for foreigners as an additional option. The curriculum stresses on interdisciplinary studies in the economics of transition; politics and international relations; history and cultural studies focused on Central, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The international dimension of the programme is enhanced through student mobility, by an international faculty composed of prominent scholars of international repute, and a genuinely international student body. (In the previous cycles we enrolled students from 21 countries including the US, Mexico, Russia, Georgia, Estonia, Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Germany, United Kingdom, Turkey, Albania, Poland, Armenia, Norway, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Azerbaijan, Slovak Republic, Finland and, of course, Italy.)

Therefore, we would be extremely grateful if you could encourage your BA students to consider applying to this two year programme and, at the same time, if you could forward this message to your colleagues interested in this part of the world. With this in mind we are sending you as an attachment our promotional flyer in a pdf file. It briefly covers all the general aspects of the programme, as well as the mission and the profile of our Master of Arts.

Should you need further information, please feel free to contact the Tutor of the course at facscpol-fo. tutormirees@ unibo.itor the Faculty Student Office (info.spfo@unibo. it, phone +39.0543.374100) .

Thank you very much for your kind attention and cooperation.
Best regards,
Prof. Stefano Bianchini
Director, Master of Arts MIREES
University of Bologna
School of Political Science, Forlì Campus

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PhD Studentships - Henley Business School University of Reading

University of Reading - Henley Business School, The School of Management

Study in the School of management, part of the triple-accredited Henley Business School at the University of Reading. We are ideally located, just 25 minutes by train from central London, in our new £35million pound building, home to cutting-edge facilities. The University itself is world-ranked by The Times and consistently rated among the UK's most research intensive institutions.

PhD FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The School of Management is offering five studentships for full-time PhD students enrolling in October 2010. These will cover tuition fees at the home/EU rate and pay an annual maintenance stipend of around £15,290 for three years. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply, but will need to pay the balance between overseas and home/EU fees. Continuation of the stipend will be subject to a progress review.

For further information on studentships and funding please see: http://www.henley. reading.ac. uk/management/ pg-research/ mgmt-pgrfunding. aspx

To be considered for a studentship you must undertake a PhD project specified by our faculty members. You will benefit directly from your supervisor's expertise in this research topic, as well as their wider network of national and international collaborators. Projects currently available span areas including:

* Business history
* Human resource management
* International business
* Leadership
* Marketing
* Organisational behaviour
* Strategic marketing

For detailed information on available projects in each of these fields please see: http://www.henley. reading.ac. uk/management/ pg-research/ mgmt-phd- projects. aspx

We also welcome applications from self-funded students to work on these projects and may offer fee remission at the home/EU rate for strong candidates who come with their own funding.

Please visit our website or contact us for further information: management@henley. reading.ac. uk

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Apr 20, 2010

PhD Studentships in Aston University - School of Life and Health Science

PhD Studentships

Aston University - School of Life & Health Sciences

PhD Studentships for international overseas students with bursaries available against fees.

Projects are available in research groups allied to Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Optometry and Psychology

Applications are invited for three year Research Studentships to be undertaken in the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University to start in July or October 2010.

The School of Life and Health Sciences is equipped with state-of-the- art facilities to pursue cutting-edge research. In the 2008 RAE, 85% of the research in the School of Life and Health Sciences was ranked as being of international quality, and the School was ranked 3rd out of 61 UK University submissions to Allied Health Professions and Studies for quality and volume of research. The School currently has a research income of about �8m, with approximately 75 research students, (part time and full-time), who are registered in the School each year.

Project Details

Projects can be viewed by research topic and research supervisor at (http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/)

Financial Support

The projects are available to students meeting the University and School academic entry requirements and bursaries for international students will be awarded competitively on merit. The bursaries for international students will cover payment of �6,000 against the international fee of �12,650 per annum.

Application Requirements

* Applicants should have or expect a good honours degree (either first class or upper second class) or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline.

* The English Language requirements are a minimum score of 620 (260 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL OR IELTS with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and an overall band of 7.0.

* The studentships are for 3 years, subject to a satisfactory progress review at the end of the first year, and are available for July 1st and October 1st 2010 registration.

* For an application form please visit: http://www1.lhs.aston.ac.uk/pabs/pgprojects/application%20form.pdf

* Closing Date: Monday, 10th May 2010 for July entry or 9th August 2010 for October entry.

* For informal enquiries or to return completed applications forms, please contact the Research Office, Room MB560, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET; email j.a.taylor@aston. ac.uk : +44 (0)121 204 4019).

Ref: R100071

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PhD Studentship in the School of Health - University of Bath

PhD Studentship in the School for Health

"Motivational Responses To Physical Activity And Dietary Policies: Translating Success From The Smoking Context"

University of Bath - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a full-time studentship at the University of Bath (starting October 2010).

Background

The research will take a theory-based approach to exploring the potential to translate strategies found to be successful in reducing smoking prevalence in the UK, to tackling obesity. With obesity levels continually rising, this studentship provides the opportunity to conduct novel and original research in an important and highly topical area. In particular, the research will explore how current social policies to promote physical activity and a healthy diet are perceived and interpreted with respect to motivation for behaviour change. The research will take an interdisciplinary approach combining psychological and social policy perspectives.

The successful applicant will conduct their research within the School for Health and the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies under the academic supervision of Dr Fiona Gillison and Professor Linda Bauld.

Research setting:

The School for Health houses research groups from a broad range of disciplines including sport and exercise science, psychology and health, providing students with a vibrant and varied perspective on their research area. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to join the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies (UKCTCS), and develop links with a community of researchers working on tobacco control at a national level. As part of the wider graduate school in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, students will have access to skill development courses, research student seminars and conferences, and access to research seminars and colloquia. Eligible students (i.e., possessing a Stage 1 qualification) will have the opportunity to work towards their Stage 2 qualification in Health Psychology alongside their studies.

Role Description:

Within the broad area of research outlined, the details of the research work programme will be designed together with the successful candidate. Duties will include:

* successfully completing a PhD thesis
* contributing to the School for Health research activities including research presentations and publications
* being an active member of the postgraduate student group and wider department

Requirements:

* A good first degree (upper second or first - or equivalent) in a Health or Social Science related discipline.
* A strong understanding of theories of behaviour change.
* Practical experience of methods of quantitative analysis.
* A desire to work towards long-term goals and ability to meet deadlines.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, and IT literate.
* Have an acceptable English qualification (e.g. GCSE, IELTS etc).

Graduates with experience and/or a Masters degree are particularly welcomed. Current final year undergraduates are also eligible to apply.

Fees and stipend:

The successful candidate will be supported for 3 years at research council rates (approximately �13,400 stipend for 2010-2011 plus UK/EU tuition fees). Overseas students outside EU are eligible to apply, however they must be able to fund the additional amount due for overseas tuition fees (please enquire for details).

To apply

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgrad/docs/appnform.pdf and completed application forms should be returned to the Graduate Office, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY. Or you can apply on-line: https://secure.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/cgi-bin/applications.pl

Please use Section 7 of the application form to outline your motivation for wanting to undertake research including this particular area of research (maximum of one side of A4).

In addition, please send a copy of your CV to mpsdjd@bath. ac.uk

Closing Date: 28th April, 2010

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Fiona Gillison, e-mail: (f.b.gillison@ bath.ac.uk or 01225 384387).

Further information about the School for Health is available at: http://www.bath.ac.uk/health/

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PhD-candidate in land remote sensing

PhD-candidate in land remote sensing
Specifications - (explanation)
Scientific fields Agriculture
Function types Research, Development, Innovation
Education University Graduate
Hours38.0 hours per week
End procedure 5 May 2010
Job number ESG CGI-0013

Job description
A PhD-candidate in land remote sensing鈥淎pplying terrestrial LIDAR to measure vegetation characteristics and improve remote sensing monitoring applications鈥�
The Centre for Geo-Information at Wageningen University (NL) is offering a PhD position for combining terrestrial LIDAR measurements and new remote sensing algorithms for monitoring of vegetation structure and biophysical variables; with focus on forest areas. The PhD student is expected to perform research on the analysis of hemispherical, multiple-return terrestrial LIDAR measurements and integrate such data with improved and innovative land remote sensing approaches for calibration and validation purposes. The methodological work will entail field campaigns (also international) , the analysis of three-dimensional LIDAR signals to derive vegetation parameters, and the application of quantitative digital image analysis techniques. The research is part of international research collaborations.

Requirements
MSc degree and experiences in relevant fields such as Remote Sensing, Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Geography. Knowledge in the areas of expected methodological work and programming skills in IDL or MATLAB is preferable. The candidate should have an interest to work in a research team including international partners.

Conditions of employment
A full-time PhD-position for 4 years. There will be a probationary period of 18 months.The gross salary is 鈧� 2.042,- based on a full-time position in the first year and increases to 鈧� 2.612,- in the final year. Location:
The candidate is expected to pursue a PhD study at Wageningen University's Center of Geoinformation, Netherlands

Additional Information:
More information is available through Prof. Dr. Martin Herold, e-mail martin.herold@ wur.nl.
Website Centre : www.grs.wur.nl/UK/

Contract type
Temporary
max. 4 jaar
Organisation
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Centre for Geo-Information (CGI) has a leading role in the field of geo-information, remote sensing and ICT. With scientific, interdisciplinary and a user-oriented approach, CGI contributes to solutions of (inter-) national spatial topics.

Wageningen University and Research CentreDelivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That's our focus 鈥� each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society 鈥� such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don鈥檛 do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on 鈥榯he quality of life鈥�, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale. Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look at www.jobsat.wur.nl.

Additional information
martin.herold@wur.nl

The short URL code for this job opening is: 4117
Direct link to this job www.academictransfer.com/4117

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Research Studentship in High Strain Rate Mechanical Engineering

Research Studentship in High Strain Rate Mechanical Engineering

University of Oxford - Department of Engineering Science

We wish to appoint a suitable candidate to the above post which is available for 36 months. The project will investigate the high strain rate properties of PVC.You will have a 1st class, upper second or equivalent degree in engineering, physics, materials science or related discipline with enthusiasm for academic research. The ability to plan and execute a novel research project working independently within a wider research team is essential. Experience in mechanical testing of materials, finite element modelling and high speed photography would be advantageous.

The project will be supervised by Dr CR Siviour, informal queries should be directed to clive.siviour@ eng.ox.ac.uk.

Remuneration will be �14200 pa in 2010/11 (and will increase in subsequent years) and fees will be covered for UK and EU nationals. Additional fees may be payable for overseas nationals.

Candidates are expected to meet the Graduate Admissions criteria available at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/postgrad/criteria.pdf and a full graduate application must be made at the same time as applying for this studentship. Further details about making a graduate application are available at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply

Please send a letter of application for the studentship, which should explain your interest in and relevant experience for the advertised post, together with a detailed CV to: Mr CJ Scotcher, Senior Administrator, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ.

Please quote DF10022 in all correspondence to the Department and in your graduate application.

The closing date for applications is noon 20th April 2010

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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PhD Studentship: Children's Critical Care, Liverpool John Moores University - Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences

Tax free stipend of �13,290 plus tuition fees at the Home/EU level (subject to satisfactory progress).

Vacancy Reference IRC378

Applications are invited for an MPhil/PhD studentship at the Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University UK in collaboration with the Children's Nursing Research Unit. The Children's Nursing Research Unit (CNRU), based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, was established in September 2008. Professor Bernie Carter leads this collaborative venture between Alder Hey and three partner higher education institutions: Liverpool John Moores, Edge Hill and University of Central Lancashire.

Candidates are expected to hold a good Honours (first class or upper second class) or postgraduate degree in a relevant area and able to demonstrate strong research potential. Experience of health service based research, experimental design and statistical analysis of data is desirable. The successful candidate will be based at Liverpool John Moores University and work under the supervision of Lyvonne Tume in collaboration with Professor Fiona Irvine and Professor Bernie Carter (CNRU) along with other clinically based supervisors at the Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The position is offered for 3 years (or the possibility of a part-time equivalent) (subject to satisfactory progress and transfer from MPhil to PhD), commencing June 2010. Funding will be provided by LJMU and includes a tax-free stipend of �13,290 and tuition fees payable at the Home/EU level (subject to satisfactory progress). As the studentship will involve working with children, appointment will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

The job description and person specification can be downloaded by clinking on the link under the advert on the vacancies pages at the ljmu website www.ljmu.ac. uk

Informal enquiries may be made to Director of Studies Lyvonne Tume, (l.tume@ljmu. ac.uk).

To apply please submit the following by mail or email to Lyvonne Tume (l.tume@ljmu. ac.uk) at the Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Kingsway House, Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AJ United Kingdom. Please mark your envelope or email subject 'studentship application' .

a) Full CV and completed 'Postgraduate Application Form' (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/RGSO/100087.htm); please include your full home address and all contact details. Also include two references.

b) Copies of transcripts and diplomas (UK/EU applicants).

c) Proof of English language knowledge (overseas applicants only).

The closing date: 26 April 2010

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Apr 19, 2010

Cfa: Ohrid Summer University, 16-29 August 2010

Euro-BaIkan Institute for Social and Humanities Research, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia is announcing

Summer School
*“Reconstructing Imaginary and Real Byzantium: Historical and Cultural Legacy that Divide and Integrate Europe” * to be held 16th-29th August, Ohrid, Macedonia

The Summer School “Reconstructing Imaginary and Real Byzantium: Historical and Cultural Legacy that Divide and Integrate Europe” will explore the complex and fascinating phenomenon that is the Byzantium and its legacy, striving to go beyond the established approach in the study of Byzantine history and culture. The objective of the Summer School is to distance from the stereotyped application of “Byzantinism” and to introduce the Real instead of Imaginary Byzantium. Apart from the historical analysis of the origins of Byzantium and its development as a separate political and
cultural entity that dominated Eastern Mediterranean for more than a millennium, the various questions concerning the interpretation/ misinterpretatio n of the Byzantine legacy in the conceptualization of European civilization will be discussed. The Summer School will explore the Byzantine studies in the Western Europe and “put
them in a dialogue” with those taking place in Southeastern Europe. Its main goal is to stimulate the critical thinking of the understanding of Byzantium and its heritage not as a factor of the East-West division, but as an integrative civilizational bridge between the Balkans/Southeast Europe and Western Europe.

The Summer School is integral part of Ohrid Summer University (OSU) which is an academic program for young faculty, PhD candidates, postgraduates, researchers and professionals, which offers intensive, problem oriented and research based courses from the domain of social sciences and humanities. OSU was founded in 1998 and has functioned continuously since then, as one of the core programs of the “Euro-Balkan” Institute, involving a significant number of both junior and senior members of academic communities from various countries. To date “Euro-Balkan” Institute, trough OSU program, has organized more than 30 summer schools from various areas with over 500 participants, involving more than 100 proffessors. During the 11 years-long period of its existence, OSU has engaged itself in: adequate and effective training of the academic staff, demonstration of successful linkage of state-of-the- art scholarship and effective and innovative teaching, promotion of academic excellence and ability to facilitate creation and sustenance of active networks of academics, as well as collaborative advancement of learning in certain disciplines within the international context.

Summer School Programme Concept:
Two two-week course will be organized in master lectures, discussion sessions and workshops, held by the renown scholars in Byzantine Studies from Great Britain and Republic of Macedonia.

First week:
Course: “Deconstructing the Real Byzantium: UnderstandING the Balkans“
Duration: five days
Format:
a) Interactive lectures, followed by discussion sessions. The focus of the lectures and discussions will be the exploration and identification of the Real Byzantium and how to distinguish it from the “imaginary” or “imposed” Byzantine legacy of the Balkans. Another component of the lectures and discussions that will take place will be to comparatively explore how Byzantium influenced the identity and culture in the medieval Balkans.

b) Afternoon workshops aiming at exploring various questions related to the history of Byzantium and the Medieval Balkans.

Second week:
Course: “Byzantium and the West: Eastern versus the European CULTURAL
Identity”
Duration: five days
Format:

a) Interactive lectures, followed by discussion sessions. The spotlight of the lectures and discussions will be the exploration of the question when the actual separation between Byzantium and the West occurred, and how the religious and cultural division influenced the Balkan region. Another component of the lectures and discussions that will take place will be addressing the ideology in Byzantium and how it was perceived in the Balkans and the West.

b) Afternoon workshops aiming at exploring various issues related to Byzantine ideology, religion and culture.

The Programme consists of several features:

- The academic programme of the Summer School, will be supplemented by other educational activities, such are the intensive course in Old Slavonic language and the workshop in paper production, offered for all the participants of Ohrid Summer University (covered by the participation fee).

- In regard to the high standards established by the Euro-Balkan Institute and due to its membership in the Erasmus Charter, the Summer School will grant theparticipants appropriate certificate with 10 credits (ECTS), applicable in the master studies of participant’s home universities.

- Memorable social events on the campus and at the Ohrid Lake.

- Tours of the numerous medieval churches, ancient and medieval monuments in the UNESCO protected city of Ohrid, located at the shore of the unforgettably beautiful Ohrid Lake (covered by the participation fee).

Eligibility and fee:
- Participant must be MA or PhD students interested in exploring the issues of Byzantine Studies (not older than 36 years of age)

- Participant must be a national of one of the countries from Southeastern Europe in order for her/his accommodation costs to be fully covered by the Organizer. The total participation fee will be 100 euro.

- Participants from other countries are also eligible to participate, but ineligible for the financial support provided by the organizers. These applicants, will have to cover participation fee of 100 euro and accommodation costs.

Number of participants: 20
Working language of the Summer School will be English.
Please note that the Second Announcement with the detailed Programme of the Summer School will follow on 1st of May 2010.
Deadline for submitting the application: June 15th 2010.
Deadline for announcing the results of the selection process: July 1st 2010.

Contact person:
Prof. Dr Mitko B. Panov,
Director of the Summer School
Euro-Balkan Institute
Blvd. Partizanski Odredi 63, 1000, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Tel/Fax. + 389 2 30 75 570
Email: mitko.panov@ gmail.com
www.euba.edu.mk

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