Saturday, April 16, 2011

20 PhD Studentships from SICSA, Scotland, UK

Applying for a SICSA Prize Studentship

The Scottish Graduate Academy offers prize studentships to excellent candidates
from across the world. There is no residence qualification and candidates from
any country may apply.

We are now accepting applications for the Prize Studentship. The deadline for
this round is 2nd May 2011.

To make an application for a SICSA Prize Studentship, you must:

- Apply online via the SICSA Applications System before the stated deadline,
and;
- Apply directly to your first-choice institution as soon as possible.

Further information about making an application

How to write a SICSA research proposal.

FAQs about SICSA studentship applications

Once you have applied

Selection of candidates is by a competitive process where we look at the
student's academic achievements, referees reports, research proposal,
publications and experience. The research proposal is particularly important as
this helps us judge how well a candidate has thought about their research, how
well the research fits with the SICSA themes and the potential cross-site
supervisory arrangements.

Your studentship application will be considered by the universities that you
have listed in your application. They will decide, on the basis of the
information in your application, if they wish to nominate you for a SICSA
studentship. If they do so, your application will be considered by the Graduate
Academy Board.

Your first choice university may decide not to nominate your application for a
studentship. In this case, your details will be passed to any other universities
that you have included in your application and they may decide to support your
application. Applications from students who are not nominated by one of the
SICSA partners will not be considered for a prize studentship.

Information about SICSA Theme Areas

We are willing to consider applicants in any area of computer science and
informatics but may give preference to students who are working in SICSA theme
areas:

- Next-generation Internet

- Multi-modal interaction

- Modelling and abstraction

- Complex systems engineering

Some universities would like to recruit students for specific projects and
information about these projects is available here. However, your application
does not have to be related to any of these projects and you may make a research
proposal in any area of work.

http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prize-studentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-\
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Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) - PhD student Trusted Healthcare Services

PhD student Trusted Healthcare Services
Job description

TU/e, department, group
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally-oriented organization of scientific education and research. It is a research driven, design oriented university of technology at an international level. In the research field, the TU/e focuses within the 'engineering science & technology' domain on the three specific areas from which one is Health. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university where innovation starts. It is one of the top five European Technology Universities with most publications co-authored with industry world-wide.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides undergraduate and MSc programs in Mathematics and Computer Science. The department has approximately 350 employees and more than 700 students. It consists of seven sections including the Security and Embedded Networked Systems (SENS) section where the PhD student will be placed. The security part of this section is also part of the Eindhoven Institute for the Protection of Systems and Information (EiPSI).

Project description:
Trusted Healthcare Services (THeCS) is a Dutch national project with 12 partners including representatives from industry such as Philips Electronics, Dutch research institutes, such as TNO, Dutch universities (Delft, Twente, Tilburg), and hospitals such as Roessingh hospital. The project addresses the key issue for new healthcare services which is trust. In these services, healthcare providers need to trust the patient data they obtain remotely from the measurement devices deployed in patient's home. It is crucial for them to know that a vital sign of a registered patient is measured (not of his friends/children), that the measurement was taken with a certified device, under standardized conditions (e.g. with the blood pressure cuff on the arm at the heart level) and that it is not obtained as a result of device malfunctioning. Patients need to trust the service in general, as well as that the service will properly protect their personal data. Patients also want the possibility to control their personal health information on social/patient networks. The project will also help patients to participate in social networks while ensuring their privacy and controlling the use of information in a simple intuitive way.

Within the project, TU/e will mainly focus on the trust management work package of home healthcare services to develop technology for physicians and patients to easily determine the trustworthiness of the information. In particular, TU/e goals will be to investigate the issue of data trustworthiness from the home healthcare provider and patient perspectives, as well as to design methods and tools to increase and visualize indicators for data reliability as well as to enable patient compliance to the treatment plan. The PhD student will work on these topics together with a few other TU/e faculty members as well as with Philips Research which is the other partner involved in this work package. The PhD student might also be placed at Philips for a couple of months.

As a PhD student your tasks concern the following activities:

· perform scientific research in the described domain;

· present results on international conferences;

· publish results in scientific journals;

· supervise MSc students on topics related to your research;

· participate in activities of the group and the department;

· assist staff in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the domain of the group.
Requirements

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic PhD candidates who meet the following requirements:

· an MSc degree in Medical Informatics, Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related field (at the time the candidate starts -Q2 or beginning of Q3 in 2011);

· an interest in medical informatics and information security;

· creative, proactive team player with good analytical skills

· good communicative skills in English, both written and oral;

· knowledge of trust management, medical informatics, home healthcare systems is a plus.
Conditions of employment

We offer:

· a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 10 months;

· a gross salary of € 2,042 per month in the first year, increasing up to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year;

· support for your personal development and career planning including courses, summer schools, conference visits etc.;

· a broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. excellent technical infrastructure, child daycare, savings schemes, and excellent sports facilities).
Additional information

More information can be obtained from:

· regarding your application: Mrs. P.J. Evers, HR advisor, e-mail: pzwin@...

· regarding the project content: Prof.dr. M. Petkovic, tel. +31 (0)247 4797, e-mail: m.petkovic@...
!! Please do not send your application by e-mail, but use the APPLY NOW button !!


The application should consist of the following parts:

· a motivation letter;

· a Curriculum Vitae;

· copies of diplomas together with the list of grades and other relevant certificates;

· names and addresses of two referees;

· proof of English language skills (if applicable).
Please send us your application before May 1st 2011 using the 'APPLY NOW' button

More information about employer Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/9352 Read More......

PhD position in Infection Biology at Otto von Guericke Univ Germany

The Institute of Experimental Internal Medicine offers: PhD position (m/f) (TVL-E13/2) in an interdisciplinary project of Infection Biology.


Helicobacter pylori, the etiological agent of several human gastric diseases, induce the transcription factor NF-kappaB in colonized epithelial cells leading to the release of pro-inflammatory mediators.

The project is based on recent discoveries of novel signaling components of the NF-kappaB signaling pathway in mammalian cells. The successful applicants will define the role of this novel signaling molecules in Helicobacter pylori infection model by integrating molecularbiological, physiological and cell biological analysis.

The research program of the institute encompasses scientific projects on the regulation of the NF-kappaB signal transduction in the pathophysiology of inflammation and tumor biology (e.g. differentiation and cell cycle control). Here, the molecular and cell biological mechanisms of the intracellular signal transmission are of special interest. The institute allows an internationally competitive research by providing state of the art technologies in protein analysis, mass spectrometry and microscopy.

The institute coordinates and participates in a variety of coordinated programs funded by the German Research Foundation (GRK1167, SFB854, SFB779, SPP1365 and FOR521), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (SysTec) and the European Union (Marie Curie Research Training Network).

Further, the institute is member of the interdisciplinary “Research Center Dynamic Systems: Biosystems Engineering (CDS)” funded by the Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt within the “Excellence Program” and the “Magdeburg Center of Systems Biology (MaCS)” funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research within the „FORSYS“ program “Research Units in Systems Biology”.
The Otto von Guericke University wishes to increase the proportion of female academic personnel. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. Handicapped persons with equivalent qualification will be given preference.

How to apply:

Please send a motivation letter, CV and two references as PDF-file to Prof. Dr. M. Naumann (naumann@...) until the end of April 2011. Read More......

PhD position in Chemistry : 361 Cours de la Lib€ ¦ération, 33400 Talence, France

University of Bordeaux 1 - Institute of Molecular Sciences: job description
The Phoenics group, newly installed in the Institute of Molecular Sciences (ISM)
at the University of Bordeaux 1 has several doctoral and postdoctoral positions
available starting fall 2011.

Among the top university in France, the University of Bordeaux1 has one of the
largest campus in Europe located in the the town of Talence. On this campus, the
Institute of Molecular Sciences (ISM) brings together a community of organic
chemists and physical chemists (more than 130 researchers) interested in
molecular structures, and working on their creation, synthesis,
characterization, reactivity and analysis in various environments. This
multi-disciplinary skills favors the development of transversal research
projects : surfaces, interfaces and materials, nanoscience, green chemistry and
catalysis, bioactive and natural molecules, modeling.
Phoenics is a leading research group with an excellence chair from the
university. Research themes developped in the laboratory are based on molecular
design and innovation in chemical synthesis and technology:

- Multiphotonics, Biophotonics, Nanophotonics
- Fluorescence imaging, Nanodots
- Synthetic methods, organometallic catalysis
- Micro/milli reactors, Flow chemistry
- Chemical Biology, protein modification

SeveralPhD positions are open. High profile candidates must hold a master degree
in molecular chemistry at the beginning of the position.
A strong background in organic synthesis, a deep interest in working at the
interface between topics and fluency in either French or English are required.

Candidates must apply before June 1st, 2011 by sending resume, research summary
(3 pages max) and at least one reference by email :
phoenics.ism. bordeaux@ gmail.com Read More......

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Canada : Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships at University of

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies.

Valued at $50,000 a year for three years, the Vanier is one of Canada’s most prestigious graduate awards.

The Vanier Scholarships support doctoral studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields.

Both Canadian and international students are eligible to apply.

The Vaniers are administered by Canada’s three federal funding agencies:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

2012 Vanier Competition at the U of A

Eligibility *
* Eligibility criteria are based on the 2011 Vanier CGS competition and will be updated once the details about the 2012 competition become available.

To be considered for a Vanier CGS at the University of Alberta, you must:

intend to pursue a doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) full-time at the University of Alberta in the May 2012 semester or the 2012/13 academic year.
have completed between zero and 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2012 (ie. may not have begun the doctoral program earlier than Sept 1, 2010).
have achieved a first-class average (equivalent to 3.5 or greater at the University of Alberta) in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent.
be seeking financial support to pursue a first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD).
be invited to apply by the University of Alberta; applicants may only be nominated to the national competition by one Canadian university.
not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.

See the Vanier Scholarship website for complete eligibility details
http://www.vanier. gc.ca/

Important Dates (Tentative)*

August 10, 2011 (tentative)
Deadline for departments to indicate support for eligible candidates whom they wish to invite to complete the full online 2012 Vanier CGS application form.
September 9, 2011 (tentative)
Deadline for online submission of applications via ResearchNet and for receipt of official transcripts (including current U of A transcripts) , and other supporting documents in FGSR AND deadline for receipt of department draft institutional nomination letter via e-mail.
September 12-29, 2011 (tentative)
U of A Vanier CGS committee reviews submitted applications and finalizes list of applicants to be recommended to the national Vanier CGS committee
Late October 2011 (tentative)
University deadline for submitting nominations to granting agencies
April 2012
Communication of results to applicants

See below for the detailed timeline.

* All dates are tentative. When the Tri-Agency releases details about the 2012 Vanier CGS competition, an updated timeline will be posted.

How to Apply – For Students

Students must contact the U of A department and express interest in the Vanier scholarship as soon as possible.
http://www.gradstud ies.ualberta. ca/apply/ index.htm

The department and the U of A Vanier CGS Committee will perform a preliminary assessment of qualified applicants; based on these preliminary assessments, eligible candidates will then be invited to complete the tri-agency’s full online Vanier CGS application and submit supporting documents. Only invited applicants are required to complete the online application.
The U of A Vanier CGS Committee will adjudicate, select and forward nominees to the national Vanier CGS competition by the national deadline.
Nominations will be considered at the national Vanier CGS adjudication with results for the 2012 competition expected in April 2012.

Application Deadline : 9 September 2011 Read More......

County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies, Glasgow

Scholarship Summary: The University of Glasgow offers County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies. The scholarships worth £3000 for 5 candidates each.

Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 50 postgraduate scholarships worth £3,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students who are resident in the following countries:

* Brazil
* China
* India
* Indonesia
* Japan
* Jordan
* Kenya
* Pakistan
* Thailand
* USA

Only 5 scholarships are available per country and all clinical courses are excluded.

Value: £3000
Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Closing Date: 30 April 2011 - Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application after this date. Scholarships will be offered to successful applicants once they have committed to study at the University of Glasgow.

For further details please visit County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies, Glasgow.
http://www.gla. ac.uk/scholarshi ps/international scholarships/

Contact:
Caren Cunningham
Email: caren.cunningham@ glasgow.ac. uk Read More......

Scholarships for MSc in Computer Science - Venice - Italy

The MSc program in Computer Science (www.unive.it/ msc-computer- science), offered by Università Ca' Foscari Venezia - Italy, takes two years of full-time study, and is suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds.

The course unfolds into three semesters of full-time lectures and lab experience on practical exercises. During the last semester students work on an individual project and dissertation.
The program covers the theory and practice of a wide spectrum of fields in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Two suggested sub-programs, resulting from selecting a specific group of elective courses, are the following:
The (1) Information Sciences and Intelligent Systems sub-program, and the (2) Software Dependability and IT Security sub-program.

Candidates who hold a foreign degree, equivalent to a tree-year Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science or related subject (Computer/Electroni c Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc.), and are proficient in English, can apply.

Candidates can ask for a pre-evaluation of their qualification and school career before starting the official enrolment procedure.This pre-evaluation is particularly important for non-EU citizens residing abroad, who have to apply within an early deadline (Apr 30th), and then submit a further pre-enrolment application to an Italian Diplomatic Delegation for obtaining the Italian Visa.

http://www.unive. it/nqcontent. cfm?a_id= 73176 Read More......