Thursday, September 27, 2007

*3 Ph.D. positions in paleoclimate modeling*

*Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany*

*3 Ph.D. positions in paleoclimate modeling*
- under the condition of job release-

In the framework of the new Priority Programme SPP 1266 "Integrated Analysis
of Interglacial Climate Dynamics (INTERDYNAMIK)" funded by the German
Research Foundation (DFG), the Geosystem Modeling Group at the Department of
Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany, has three openings for Ph.D.
students in the area of paleoclimate modeling.

*Position 1* (reference number A 118/07):* *The Ph.D. project aims at
investigating climate-vegetation dynamics during Late Quaternary
interglacial periods. The successful candidate will carry out numerical
simulations with the comprehensive global climate model CCSM coupled to
vegetation and ice-sheet models in a parallel supercomputing environment.
The main objective of the work is to identify and analyze differences
between individual interglacials and to explore the importance of feedbacks
between land cover and climate. Results will provide insight into potential
future climate system change associated with anthropogenic carbon dioxide
inputs. The project is a collaborative effort between the University of
Bremen, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the Alfred
Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (Bremerhaven) and the Free
University Berlin. *Deadline for application is 26 October, 2007*.

*Position 2* (reference number A 119/07): The Ph.D. project aims at
investigating the variability of the southern hemisphere westerlies during
the past 10,000 years. The successful candidate will carry out transient
simulations with the comprehensive global climate model CCSM in a parallel
supercomputing environment. The main objective of the work is to identify
the major forcing mechanisms that determine variability of the southern
hemisphere westerlies and to improve understanding of the role of the
westerly wind belt in shaping global climate change. The project is a
collaborative effort between the University of Bremen, the
Geoforschungszentrum Potsdam and the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and
Marine Research (Bremerhaven). *Deadline for application is 26 October, 2007
*.

*Position 3* (reference number A 120/07): The Ph.D. project aims at
investigating the variability of the Arctic ocean-sea ice system during the
Holocene. The successful candidate will carry out computer simulations with
a regional numerical model of the Arctic Ocean. The main objective of the
work is to assess the role of the Arctic Ocean in shaping past and future
climate changes. The project is a collaborative effort between the
University of Bremen, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine
Research (Bremerhaven) and the IFM-GEOMAR (Kiel). *Deadline for application
is 4 October, 2007*.

For all positions, applicants must have a Diploma or M.Sc. in *physics*, *Earth
sciences* or a related discipline and enjoy working in an international and
interdisciplinary team. Experience in numerical modeling and scientific
computation (UNIX/LINUX, FORTRAN) is helpful. Good English language skills
are required.

Salary will be according to the German civil service remuneration system E13
TV-L/2. All appointments are initially for two years with possible extension
to three years.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will
be given priority.

For further information please contact Dr. Matthias Prange (
mprange@...) and Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz (
mschulz@...).

Please submit your application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a
statement of research interests and names/addresses of two referees under
the corresponding reference number to
* *
*Dr. Matthias Prange, University of Bremen, FB 5 ・Geosciences, P.O. Box 33
04 40, 28334 Bremen, Germany*
*or electronically (as PDF attachment) to **mprange@...*

We would be very grateful, if you could submit your application documents as
copies (no folders), we can not send your documents back because of cost
reasons; after the application process the documents will be destroyed.

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Forschen f・ die Umwelt
Aufgabe des Helmholtz-Zentrums f・ Umweltforschung - UFZ mit seinen
Standorten in Leipzig, Halle und Magdeburg ist es, die komplexen
Wechselwirkungen zwischen Mensch und Umwelt in genutzten und gestten
Landschaften zu erforschen. Vom UFZ entwickelte Konzepte und Verfahren
sollen dazu beitragen, die nat・lichen Lebensgrundlagen f・ die
nachfolgenden Generationen zu sichern.

Im Rahmen einer Forschungskooperation mit dem S臘hsischen Landesamt f・
Umwelt und Geologie ist im Department Isotopenhydrologie zum n臘hstmlichen
Zeitpunkt eine Stelle eines

Doktoranden (m/w)

zum Thema

"Untersuchung des Nitrattransportes in der unges舩tigten und ges舩tigten
Zone zur Ableitung nachhaltiger Ma゚nahmen f・ die Minderung der
Nitratbelastung im Sicker- und Grundwasser auf landwirtschaftlichen
Nutzfl臘hen"

zu besetzen.


Ziel der Arbeit ist die Analyse und Bewertung von Nitrattransportpfaden in
drei Trinkwassereinzugsgebieten mit Hilfe von bodenphysikalischen,
hydrogeologischen, isotopenhydrologischen und geochemischen
Untersuchungsmethoden. Neben der Konzeption und Durchf・rung eines
umfangreichen Feld-Untersuchungsprogrammes soll eine
Stofftransportmodellierung f・ den kompletten Weg des Nitrates von der
Quelle bis zum Fderbrunnen erfolgen, in die die gewonnenen Felddaten
eingehen. Ein weiterer Arbeitsschwerpunkt ist die experimentelle Optimierung
eines analytischen Verfahrens zur Isotopenmessung am gelten Nitrat.

Erwartet werden ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in
geowissenschaftlichen Fachrichtungen oder Chemie. Kenntnisse in
Hydrogeologie sind erw・scht. Hilfreich bei der Projektbearbeitung w舐en
Erfahrungen in Isotopenhydrologie, Isotopengeochemie und/oder numerischer
Modellierung.

Der Arbeitsort ist Halle.

Das UFZ strebt eine Erhung des Anteils an Wissenschaftlerinnen an und
fordert deshalb qualifizierte Frauen nachdr・klich auf, sich zu bewerben.
Die Stellenbesetzung erfolgt vorbehaltlich der endg・tigen Mittelbewilligung
zun臘hst f・ zwei Jahre befristet. Die Verg・ung erfolgt in Anlehnung an die
Richtlinien f・ den ヨffentlichen Dienst nach TV-O, Entgeltgruppe 13/2.

Schwerbehinderte Bewerber/innen werden bei gleicher fachlicher Eignung
bevorzugt eingestellt.

N臧ere Ausk・fte zu dieser Stelle erteilen Ihnen:

Dr. Kay Knler: 0345-558-5433,
kay.knoeller@...19864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=kay.knoeller%40ufz.de>
Dr. Stephan Weise: 0345-558-5435,
stephan.weise@...919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=stephan.weise%40ufz.de>

Alle Doktoranden nehmen an der Graduiertenschule HIGRADE des UFZ teil
(http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=11429=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufz.de%2Findex.php%3Fen%3D11429>
).

Aussagekr臟tige Bewerbungen senden Sie bitte bis zum 05.10.2007 unter der
Kennziffer 101/07 an die Personalabteilung des Helmholtz-Zentrum f・
Umweltforschung - UFZ, Permoserstra゚e 15 in 04318 Leipzig oder senden Sie
Ihre Bewerbung per E-Mail an
martin.schroeder@...=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=martin.schroeder%40ufz.de>
.

Von:

Martin Schrer
martin.schroeder@...=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=martin.schroeder%40ufz.de>
Helmholtz-Zentrum f・ Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Halle

Ansprechpartner: Dr. Stephan Weise: 0345-558-5435,
stephan.weise@...919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=stephan.weise%40ufz.de>

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Forschen f・ die Umwelt
Aufgabe des Helmholtz-Zentrums f・ Umweltforschung - UFZ mit seinen
Standorten in Leipzig, Halle und Magdeburg ist es, die komplexen
Wechselwirkungen zwischen Mensch und Umwelt in genutzten und gestten
Landschaften zu erforschen. Vom UFZ entwickelte Konzepte und Verfahren
sollen dazu beitragen, die nat・lichen Lebensgrundlagen f・ die
nachfolgenden Generationen zu sichern.

Im Department Analytik sind zum 1. Februar 2008 zwei Stellen f・

Doktoranden (w/m)

f・ drei Jahre zu besetzen.

Wir bieten eine anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Forschungst舩igkeit
bei exzellenter Betreuung in einem motivierten Team, das mit neuen Konzepten
an einem besseren Verst舅dnis des Umweltverhaltens von organischen
Chemikalien arbeitet.

Thema 1: Anreicherung von organischen Chemikalien in der Nahrungskette
Die Anreicherung organischer Chemikalien in den verschiedenen Teilen der
Nahrungskette wird bisher ・er einer Korrelation mit Kow-Werten
vorhergesagt. F・ polare Chemikalien wird diese Methode aber vermutlich
keine befriedigenden Ergebnisse liefern. Am Beispiel von Milch und Plankton
soll die Anreicherung von polaren und unpolaren organischen Chemikalien
untersucht und mit der Vorhersage durch alternative Methoden verglichen
werden. Die ideale Kandidatin/der ideale Kandidat hat Erfahrung in
organischer Spurenanalytik, Umweltchemie und/oder Lebensmittelchemie.

Thema 2: Verfl・htigung von Pestiziden von Bodenoberfl臘hen
Die Verfl・htigung von Pestiziden direkt nach ihrer Applikation mindert die
beabsichtigte Wirkung und schadet der Umwelt. In der geplanten Arbeit soll
ein Mini-Windtunnel im Labor aufgebaut werden, um die Verfl・htigung unter
genauer Kontrolle der verschiedenen Einflussgren zu messen. Die Luftproben
werden auf Adsorbentien gesammelt und mit Hilfe von Thermodesorption-GC/MS
analysiert. Die Ergebnisse werden mit Modell-Vorhersagen verglichen.
Die ideale Kandidatin/der ideale Kandidat hat Erfahrung in organischer
Spurenanalytik, Bodenphysik und der Modellierung des Umweltverhaltens
organischer Schadstoffe.

F・ beide Stellen erwarten wir zus舩zlich von Ihnen folgende fachlichen und
perslichen Voraussetzungen:

● einen hervorragenden Hochschulabschluss
● F臧igkeit und Begeisterung f・ eine interdisziplin舐e Arbeit
● ein ausgepr臠tes Forschungsinteresse im Bereich Umweltchemie
● Selbst舅digkeit und Zuverl舖sigkeit
● sehr gute Englischkenntnisse

N臧ere Ausk・fte zu dieser Stelle erteilt Ihnen gerne
Dr. Kai-Uwe Goss, Telefon 0341/235-2408, E-Mail
kai-uwe.goss@...19864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=kai-uwe.goss%40ufz.de>

Der Arbeitsort ist Leipzig.
Die Verg・ung erfolgt in Anlehnung an die Richtlinien f・ den ヨffentlichen
Dienst nach TV-O, Entgeltgruppe 13/2.

Alle Doktoranden nehmen an der Graduiertenschule HIGRADE des UFZ teil
(
http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=11429http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufz.de%2Findex.php%3Fen%3D11429>).

Das UFZ strebt eine Erhung des Anteils an Frauen an und fordert daher
qualifizierte Frauen nachdr・klich auf, sich zu bewerben. Schwerbehinderte
Bewerber/innen werden bei gleicher fachlicher Eignung bevorzugt eingestellt.

Aussagekr臟tige Bewerbungen senden Sie bitte bis zum 10. November 2007 unter
der Kennziffer 100/07an die Personalabteilung des Helmholtz-Zentrum f・
Umweltforschung - UFZ, Permoserstra゚e 15 in 04318 Leipzig oder senden Sie
Ihre Bewerbung per E-Mail an
martin.schroeder@...=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=martin.schroeder%40ufz.de>
.

Von:

Martin Schrer
martin.schroeder@...=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=martin.schroeder%40ufz.de>
Helmholtz-Zentrum f・ Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Leipzig

Ansprechpartner: Dr. Kai-Uwe Goss, Telefon 0341/235-2408, E-Mail
kai-uwe.goss@...19864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=kai-uwe.goss%40ufz.de>

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An der Universit舩 T・ingen wird ab 1. Oktober 2007 ein interdisziplin舐er
Forschungsverbund "Einblicke in die Bakterien-Material-Wechselwirkung"
gefdert. Darin stehen f・f Doktorandenstellen zur Verf・ung, die
interdisziplin舐 zwischen Arbeitsgruppen aus den Richtungen Mikrobiologie,
Geowissenschaften, Physikalische Chemie und Physik angesiedelt sind. Diese
Stellen bieten den Bewerbern eine Gelegenheit, an der Schnittstelle
verschiedener Disziplinen zu arbeiten, Kreativit舩 einzubringen und sich
selbst zu fordern. Die Stellen bieten Absolventen die Mlichkeit, eine
breit angelegte, interdisziplin舐e Ausbildung zu erhalten und sich dadurch
gute Chancen f・ anschlie゚ende Bewerbungen zu erarbeiten. Bewerber sollten
ein naturwissenschaftliches Studium mit einer Diplom- oder Masterarbeit
abgeschlossen haben, gerne in einem Team arbeiten, ・er gute Management-,
Kommunikations- und Pr舖entationsf臧igkeiten verf・en, sehr motiviert sein
und Freude an interdisziplin舐er Arbeit ha!
ben. N臧ere Informationen mit Links zu den beteiligten Arbeitsgruppen und
die vollst舅dige Ausschreibung finden Sie auf der Homepage des Koordinators:
http://www.condensed-matter.uni-tuebingen.de/fer?DEST=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.condensed-matter.uni-tuebingen.de%2F>
Bewerbungsanschrift/Kontaktadresse: Prof. Dr. Thomas Chass・ Universit舩
T・ingen, Institut f・ Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Auf der
Morgenstelle 8, D-72076 T・ingen, E-Mail:
thomas.chasse@...TOMERNO=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=thomas.chasse%40uni-tuebin\
gen.de>,
Tel.: (07071) 29 76904, Fax: 29 5490.

Von:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Chass・br> thomas.chasse@...TOMERNO=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=thomas.chasse%40uni-tuebin\
gen.de>
Universit舩 T・ingen, Institut f・ Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie
T・ingen

Ansprechpartner: Prof. Dr. Thomas Chass・
thomas.chasse@...TOMERNO=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=thomas.chasse%40uni-tuebin\
gen.de>

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F・ das von der DFG gefderte interdisziplin舐e Graduiertenkolleg
"Modellbasierte Entwicklung von Technologien f・ selbstorganisierende
dezentrale Informationssysteme - zur Anwendung im Katastrophen- management"
sind

ab dem 1.12.2007 oder sp舩er

4 Doktoranden/-innen-Stipendien

zu vergeben. Dabei sollen insbesondere neue Herausforderungen an
leistungsf臧ige Routing-Verfahren, vernetzte Informationssysteme, robuste
Workflow-Steuerungen sowie an die Integration von Geoinformationssystemen
angenommen werden. Das Kolleg vereint Forscher aus der Informatik sowie den
Geowissenschaften und st・zt sich auf die Kompetenzen seiner
Kooperationspartner aus Hochschulen und au゚eruniversit舐en
Forschungseinrichtungen.

Wir bieten spannende Forschungsfelder mit intensiver Betreuung sowie eine
feste Einbettung in das reichhaltige wissenschaftliche Umfeld von Berlin und
Potsdam.

Weitere Informationen (Laufzeit, Anforderungen, Stipendiumshoehe
etc.) finden Sie unter:
http://metrik.informatik.hu-berlin.de/grk-wiki/index.php/Stellengmx.net/de/cgi/derefer?DEST=http%3A%2F%2Fmetrik.informatik.hu-berlin.de%2Fgrk-wi\
ki%2Findex.php%2FStellen>


Ulf Leser
Humboldt-Universit舩 zu Berlin

Von:

Ulf Leser
leser@...OMERNO=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=leser%40informatik.hu-berli\
n.de>
Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlin
Berlin

Ansprechpartner: Prof. Fischer,
fischer@...STOMERNO=19919864&t=de419808943.1190883156.71775db3&to=fischer%40informatik.hu-b\
erlin.de>


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UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE RESEARCH DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE
RESEARCH DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.thesjobs.co.uk/rs6/cl.asp?action=view_ad&ad_id=40058

The University of Teesside is offering 12 full-time Research
Doctoral Scholarships across a broad range of subject areas
including: computing, social science, health sciences, engineering
and history.The scholarships are aligned to key areas of research
strength within the Institute of Digital Innovation, the Institute
for Health Sciences and Social Care, the Institute for Innovation &
Development in Engineering and Science and the Centre for Regional
and Local Historical Research. The awards will be for a period of
three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an
annual stipend of 」12,600. Successful applicants should be in a
position to take up the scholarships in January 2008 or shortly
thereafter.

The following projects have been awarded scholarships:

Research theme:Entertainment computing

1. Security in distributed, multi-user games
2. A new development and deployment paradigm for pervasive multi-
user games

Informal enquiries for projects 1 and 2 to Professor Marc Cavazza,
email: m.o.cavazza@...

Research theme: Web integration in Social Context

3. Gender, older people and Web 2.0 connections
4. Framework, models and tools for Web 2.0 development involving
older users

Informal enquiries for projects 3 and 4 to Professor Eileen Green,
email: e.e.green@... and c.singleton@...

Research theme: The assessment of food intake

5. The association between weight status, dietary intake, physical
activity levels and mental well-being and performance in school
children
6. Assessment of fluoride intake
7. An assessment of practices and attitudes related to food intake,
physical activity and weight gain during pregnancy

Informal enquiries for projects 5, 6 and 7 to Professor Carolyn
Summerbell, email: carolyn.summerbell@...

Research theme: Sustainable technologies

8. Biotechnological approaches for processing of electronic
materials and devices
9. Biomass digestion and exploitation
10. Advanced catalysis for the conversion of biomass-
derived "syngas" to fuels and chemicals
11. Miniaturised bioreactor with downstream processing

Informal enquiries for projects 8, 9, 10 and 11 to Professor Zulf
Ali, email: z.ali@...

Research theme:Regional cultures

12. Landscape and regional cultures: elite building in North-Eastern
England, 1500-1700

Informal enquiries for project 12 to Dr Diana Newton, email:
d.newton@...

Research Doctoral Scholarships applicants should have at least an
upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification and
ideally a postgraduate qualification. The minimum English language
entry level is IELTS 6.5 with no grade below 6.0 or equivalent.

To apply for a scholarship please contact the Graduate Research
School for an application form: University of Teesside Research
Doctoral Scholarships, Graduate Research School, University of
Teesside, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA UK Email:
graduateresearchschool@... or tel: +44 (0)164 2738033

Closing date: 19 October 2007
6887536-01

http://www.thesjobs.co.uk/rs6/cl.asp?action=view_ad&ad_id=40058

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

APAI PhD scholarship - Wittenoom asbestos mine

APAI PhD scholarship - Wittenoom asbestos mine
Scholarship Description

The Wittenoom asbestos mine is the site of one of Australia’s worst occupational and environmental disasters. It is a story from which a great deal can be learned but which until now has received little academic attention. According to the qualifications and interests of the successful candidate, the history of the mine will combine an examination of the role of southern European workers in Australia’s post-war economic success, the role of a major employer and state authorities in the management of a dangerous workplace, and an exploration of the costs and challenges of occupational and environmental exposure to a known carginogen. The scholarship will be open until filled. It requires a candidate able to speak & understand Italian. See project website for further information.
Reference Number: 3283
Study Subject: The role of the Wittenoom Asbestos mine in the lives and deaths of Italian transnational workers
Web Address: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/scholarships/apa-wittenoom
Provided By: RMIT University
To be undertaken at: RMIT University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD24148 (minimum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses, travel and fees. This scholarship is paid unspecified for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL or STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Jock McCulloch (professor)
School of Global Studies, Social Science& Planning
Email: jock.mcculloch@rmit.edu.au
Address:
RMIT University
Melbourne
3000

Australian Pain Relief Association PhD Scholarship

Australian Pain Society & Australian Pain Relief Association PhD Scholarship
Scholarship Description

The Australian Pain Society (APS) is a multidisciplinary society whose charter is to improve the education, research & development, diagnosis & treatment of all forms of pain. The Australian Pain Relief Association (APRA) is a registered charity that works closely with the APS to support research & education. APR sponsorship is to enable full-time research leading to a PhD at any recognised Australian university. The applicant & his/her supervisor must be an Aust Citizen/permanent resident & member of the APS. The funded project can relate to any aspect of the mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of acute or chronic pain. It is expected that the successful candidate will come from one of the disciplines represented in the APS Membership incl. various medical specialities, dentistry, psychology, nursing, pharmacy or pharmacology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy & the various basic sciences. There will be no scholarship offered in 2007.
Reference Number: 413
Study Subject: the mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of acute or chronic pain
Web Address: http://www.apsoc.org.au
Provided By: Australian Pain Society
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid annually for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Psychology or SCIENCE - GENERAL.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
APS Secretariat (n/a)
DC Conferences
Phone: 02-9954-4400
Fax: 02-9954-0666
Email: APS@dcconferences.com.au
Web Site: http://www.apsoc.org.au
Address:
PO Box 571
Crows Nest
NSW, Australia
1585

Monday, September 24, 2007

A three-year position as research fellow (PhD position) is available

website link:
http://melding.uib.no/doc/Ledige_stillinger/1190037475.html

Research Fellow in Scientific Computing/Applied Mathematics with
application to CO2-Sequestration– re-announcement

A three-year position as research fellow (PhD position) is available
at the Department of Mathematics.

The position is part of the project "Geological Storage of CO2:
Mathematical Modelling and Risk Assessment", a joint effort of the
University of Bergen and SINTEF Applied Mathematics, Oslo. The project
aims at strengthening the scientific understanding of the risks
associated with storage of CO2 for the purpose of reducing atmospheric
emissions. The investigations are related to the study of non-linear
partial differential equations arising from the multi-phase flow in
porous media. Methods from Scientific Computing will be applied, i.e.
the investigations will involve mathematical and numerical models,
numerical simulations and their physical and mathematical interpretation.

The candidate is expected to work in the multidisciplinary environment
of the project (applied mathematics, computational science and
engineering). The candidate is expected to spend 3 to 6 months abroad
collaborating with international partners.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in mathematics, physics or a
similar education, or have submitted their master thesis for
assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however,
that the examination results are out within 4 weeks of the closing
date for submitting the master thesis.

For more information on the position please contact
Helge K. Dahle, +47-555 84856, helge.dahle@...
Klaus Johannsen, +47-555 84314, klaus.johannsen@... or
Jan M. Nordbotten, jan.nordbotten@....

The research fellow must take part in the University's approved PhD
programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence,
applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD
programme. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a
project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in
collaboration with the actual research group.

In total, the fellowship period is 3 years. The fellowship may be
reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as a
research fellow.

Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government
salary scale (currently NOK 325 800 per year); following ordinary
meriting regulations (wage levels 43/47). From the gross wage a 2 %
law-enforced membership fee in the State Pension Fund ("Statens
Pensjonskasse") is deducted.

The University of Bergen wishes to attain a more equal gender
distribution for academic positions. Female candidates are thus
strongly encouraged to apply. If several applicants are equally
qualified for the position, the internal rules for gender quotas for
academic positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at
large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has
therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we
achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of
persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons
of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for
the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness
when recruiting staff to scientific positions.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to
the position at any time.

The application must include a complete overview of education and
professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and
transcripts, publications, a list of publications and other scientific
works, and contact details of two or three referees.

Applications should be sent to post@...

Closing date: November 16, 2007

Quote reference number: 07/7412

Applications for Postdoc Positions & PhD Graduate Students . NTU Singapore

http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/mas/Employment/Recruitment.htm

Applications for Postdoc Positions & PhD Graduate Students
(Computational Math Group)

Applicants are invited to join the computational mathematics and
scientific computing group in NTU (Nanyang Technological University)
on interdisciplinary computational imaging, computer vision and
computer graphics, at the boundaries between mathematics, computer
science and engineering. This group has been funded for four years to
build a national resource to explore new mathematical and
computational methods for PDE-based image processing and analysis,
surface processing involving compression, reconstruction, remeshing
and encoding for Interactive Digital Media development.

We hereby invite applications for 5 Postdoc positions and up to 9 PhD
scholars.

All positions are available from December 1 2007.
Review process will start October 1 2007 and continue until all
positions are filled.
The postdoc positions will be granted for a period of one year and can
be extended up to three years after appropriate probation.
The Ph. D scholarships will be granted for a period of 4 years.

Requirements for the Postdoc Positions

The postdoc candidates will be working with image processing and
computer visualization related to surfaces. Candidates having
experience with numerical simulations for partial differential
equations, or in any area of medical imaging, image processing,
computer vision, computer graphics and data compression are
encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and
background.

Requirements for the PhD Scholars

The PhD candidate should have taken sufficient courses in applied
mathematics related to numerical approximations or have a strong
course record in image processing, medical imaging, optimization or
computer vision. Experience with numerical simulations and project
work is an advantage. The candidate is supposed to finish a PhD degree
in applied mathematics within 4 years.

For more information on the project, please contact
- Professor Tai Xue-Cheng, Email: xctai@... or tai@...; or
- Recruit Committee for Computational Math Group, Email:
compmath@....

Submission of applications

For the postdoc positions, please click here to complete the form for
submission. In addition, CV, Degree Scrolls & Transcript (in English),
and two independent reference letters shall be sent directly to Tai
Xuecheng and Recruit committee via email.

For application for the PhD scholarships, please visit the
website http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/PropGrad/GraduateAdmission.html for
details and
follow the instructions for the submission of the application.