Ph.D. position in Combinatorial Scientific Computing

website link:
http://www.ii.uib.no/parcomb/position/

Ph.D. position in Combinatorial Scientific Computing at the University
of Bergen, Norway

We are looking for an excellent PhD candidate with a background in
programming and algorithms.

We have an open position for 3 years in the ParComb project. The
project is aimed at designing parallel algorithms for combinatorial
problems in scientific computing. The type of problems studied
includes, among others, different kinds of coloring and matching
problems motivated from applications in scientific computing. The
successful candidate will cooperate in developing and implementing
working codes that can be used in applied research. For specific
information about the project see: http://www.ii.uib.no/parcomb.

Applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree or similar and is expected to
work within this project and enter a PhD study. The PhD thesis should
be submitted for defense within the 3-year period ofthe position. A
plan for the PhD study will be developed in cooperation with the
scientists within the project.

As part of the PhD study the candidate should spend 6 month at the Old
Dominion University, USA, working with professor Alex Pothen. Thus an
applicant must be eligible to obtain a visa to the USA.

Salary will be paid in accordance with level 43 on the Norwegian
government salary scale currently equivalent to NOK 325.800 pr. annum
(before tax) which is about 41,000 Euro or 57,000 USD. Payment may be
regulated on basis of seniority according to the public wage scale 43-46.
There are no teaching duties. Knowledge of the Norwegian language is
not necessary as the working language will be English. The Algorithms
group at the Department of Informatics, UiB, has currently 4
professors, 5 postdocs, 8 PhD students, as well as several master
students. The group represent a mix of several nationalities (Brazil,
China, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, India, Italy, Norway, Romania,
Russia, Sweden, Turkey).

For further information about the scientific contents, expectations
and requirements for the position, please contact Fredrik Manne
(e-mail: Fredrik.Manne@...).

Postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students in Stochastics

Website link:
http://www.eurandom.tue.nl/Vacancies/vacancies.htm

Postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students in Stochastics

EURANDOM is the European Research Institute for the study of random
phenomena. Research at EURANDOM covers stochastics and its
applications, as well as its interfaces with other disciplines.
Stochastics consists of statistics, probability and stochastic
operations research. The core business of EURANDOM is fundamental
research in an international environment, carried out by a non-tenured
staff of junior researchers and senior advisors supplemented with an
extensive programme of seminars, workshops and visitors.

Research at EURANDOM is clustered into thematically organized research
programmes:

· Queueing and Performance Analysis - Performance Analysis of
Production Systems; Performance Analysis of Communication Systems,
Queueing Theory, Multivariate Risk Modelling;

· Random Spatial Structures - Critical Phenomena; Disordered
Systems; Combinatorial Probability;

· Statistical Information and Modelling - Statistical Signal and
Image Analysis; Statistics in Biology and Statistics in Industry.

At present the junior staff consists of approximately twenty-five
internationally recruited post-doctoral researchers and graduate
students under the guidance of senior advisors. Vacancies at EURANDOM
occur at any time during the year and are not restricted to the
beginning of the academic year.

Postdoctoral appointments are typically for two years (but shorter
periods can be discussed as well). Appointments for Ph.D. positions
are typically for three to four years. Furthermore we welcome
candidates who wish to apply for an external research grant, e.g. the
Marie Curie Individual Fellowship from the European Union or for a
research grant from European or American science foundations such as
DFG, FWO, CNRS, EPSRC, NSF etc.). We have built up expertise with the
application procedures consequently we are willing to help you with
the application.

Candidates with a mathematical background and who have a particularly
strong background in Stochastic are invited to send a letter of
application together with a curriculum vitae with full educational
details to EURANDOM. Applicants for a post-doc position should also
include a list of publications, a pre-print of a selected paper, and
names and contact details of three academic referees. Applicants for a
Ph.D. position should include information on their thesis. The
complete package should be sent to:

Prof.dr.ir. O.J. Boxma
Scientific Director EURANDOM
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands

For further information have a look at our website www.eurandom.tue.nl
or contact us at office@...
Phone: +31 40 247 8100 - Fax: +31 40 247 8190

PhD Scholarships in Biomedical Data Mining

website link:
http://cui.unige.ch/AI-group/2phds_20070924.html

PhD Scholarships in Biomedical Data Mining

The University of Geneva Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
(Computer Science Department) invites applications for two PhD
scholarships in the field of machine learning and data mining. The
successful candidates will participate in EU-funded projects and
investigate advanced knowledge discovery issues related to biomedical
applications for their thesis.

Candidates should have an M.Sc. and outstanding skills in at least
two of the following areas: machine learning/data mining,
mathematics/statistics, bioinformatics, medical informatics, knowledge
management. For one of the positions, experience and/or training in
biostatistics will be an additional asset. A strong academic record,
excellent analytical skills and a clear aptitude for autonomous,
creative research will be priority selection criteria. Good
programming skills and fluency in English and/or French are required.

The expected start date for both studentships is 1st January 2008.
Initial gross salary will be around 4087 CHF (~ 2500 EUR) per month.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and academic
transcript, a statement of motivation and research interests, and
names and addresses (with e-mail and telephone number) of at least 3
references to the address below by regular or (preferably) by
electronic mail. Applications will be accepted until both positions
are filled.

Contact:

Melanie Hilario
CUI - University of Geneva
Battelle A, 7 route de Drize
CH-1227 Carouge, Switzerland

E-mail: Melanie.Hilario_at_cui.unige.ch
Tel: +41 22/379 0222
Fax: +41 22/379 0250
URL: http://cui.unige.ch/AI-group

scholarship Cambridge University

University of Cambridge - The Gates Cambridge Trust cannot admit
students to the University or to any of its Colleges. Applicants for
a Gates Cambridge Scholarship must apply to the University of
Cambridge in the normal way.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are competed for internationally. There
is some variation in procedure between countries, and the competition
may run along different timetables to meet the academic schedules of
different parts of the world.

The Gates Cambridge Trust takes advice from the academic committees
in Cambridge responsible for determining admission to the University
about the respective merits of the applicants. On the basis of that
advice, applicants shortlisted for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship will
be invited to an interview.

Candidates who are not successful in winning a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship will automatically be considered for awards offered by
the other Cambridge Trusts.

How to Apply - updated for October 2008 entry

Please click on the link below that applies to the course of study or
research for which you intend to apply for funding (this may take you
to an external site):

Graduate Study (e.g. PhD, MPhil, Diploma, LLM etc.)
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/overseas/applying/

Position a doctoral student (Doktorandenstelle)

Position a doctoral student (Doktorandenstelle)

As part of a research grant from Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a
doctoral student position is open at University of Bayreuth, Soil
Ecology. The project deals with the behaviour of Arsenic on organic
soils, like fens and peats. In laboratory studies, binding forms,
adsorption and reductive transformations of arsenic will be investigated.

We offer excellent working conditions in an emerging field of
environmental sciences at the interface of soil science and hydrology.
Salary according to TV-L E13/2 (Doctoral Students)
Start of project: January- April 2008
Duration of the project: 3 Years

The successful candidate will have an high quality grade (Diplom,
Master) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Soil
Science, Geoecology or related fields. Experience in analytical
laboratory work is required.

The University of Bayreuth especially encourages female applications
in order to increase the proportion of female scientists. Handicapped
persons will be preferred if equally qualified.

Applications should be send until November 15th , 2007 to:

Prof. Dr. Egbert Matzner
Soil Ecology, University of Bayreuth
D- 95440 Bayreuth
Email: egbert.matzner@...


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Von:

Prof. Dr. Egbert Matzner
egbert.matzner@...
Lehrstuhl für Bodenökologie, Universität Bayreuth
D- 95440 Bayreuth

Ansprechpartner: s.o.

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Dr. Silke Bertram
Dept. of Geosciences
University of Bremen
P.O. Box 330 440
D – 28334 Bremen
Phone: + 49 (0) 421 218 3950
Fax: + 49 (0) 421 218 9570

PhD Scholarship in Medicine

http://www.mawa.asn.au/grants.html

Vascular Disease in Diabetic Pregnancy

Interactions of human monocytes/macrophages and decidual endothelial cells in the development of vascular disease in diabetic pregnancy, Dr Eileen Gallery, Renal Research Group, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.

Diabetes is a common complication of human pregnancy and results in a number of short- and long-term problems in both the baby and mother. In pregnancies complicated by diabetes, evidence of vascular disease is visible as lesions surrounding blood vessels in the wall of the uterus.

Animals have been widely used to study diabetic pregnancy but since animal models do not adequately reflect the abnormalities occurring in human disease, there exists a need to establish systems using available human tissues. Dr Gallery has been awarded $22,120 for her study, in which she proposes to obtain from the uterine wall of pregnant women, white blood cells (macrophages) and cells which line the mothers blood vessels (endothelial cells). These two cell types will be placed in contact and their interactions closely examined. Comparisons will be made between cells obtained from normal pregnant women and from diabetic women to clarify whether abnormal interactions between these cell types could account for the development of vascular disease in diabetes. A better understanding of cellular interactions in normal pregnancy and those complicated by diabetes will benefit not only pregnant women and their babies, but also the wider diabetic community with improved strategies for treatment and prevention.
The Development of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Protein Kinase C and the development of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Dr J.M. Haynes, Prostate Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, RMIT University, Melbourne.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia leading to urinary difficulties is a major problem in men over the age of 60 years. Our understanding of the mechanisms that regulate human prostatic growth is sparse. Dr Haynes has been awarded $16,530 for research into prostate problems using human prostatic tissue.

The prostate is a muscular gland present in all men; it sits below the bladder, surrounding the urethra. As men get older the prostate may increase in size, resulting in difficulties urinating due to the occlusion (closing) of the urethra. Compounding the effects of increased prostate mass, the prostatic smooth muscle will contract - leading to further occlusion of the urethra. The only causal factors in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are age and sex hormones (mainly androgens). Animal models have been used to investigate prostate function but have provided little toward the development of novel therapeutic strategies to combat BPH, largely because the aetiology of the disease is unknown. In this study we propose to investigate the role of intracellular enzymes in modulating human prostatic tissue function. We have previously developed the methodologies required to culture human prostatic cells in this laboratory. Using these methods we will identify (some of) the factors regulating prostatic cell growth and contractility (muscle contraction). The use of human tissue in investigating an almost exclusively human disease may enable the rapid development of new strategies to treat this condition.
Skeletal Effects of Exercise during Growth in Females

A longitudinal study of the skeletal effects of exercise during growth in females, Dr K. Bennell, Ms B.L Matthews, School of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne; Dr K.M. Khan, School of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Assoc. Professor J.D. Wark, Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Osteoporosis and an increased rate of bone fracture are major problems in post-menopausal women. Much of this is due to a poor diet and lack of exercise during adolescence. To address this issue Dr. Kim Bennell and her colleagues have been awarded $7,780 for a study on the effects of weight-bearing exercise on the bone density of adolescent female ballet dancers.

Exercise during growth may be important in maximising peak bone mass and thus reducing the risk of osteoporotic fracture in later life. There is little research in humans directly evaluating the effects of exercise across the adolescent growth phase. Therefore, this project will use a model already in existence as part of a three-year longitudinal study. We will continue to monitor two cohorts, one a group of healthy pubertal female dancers and the other a group of non-dancers, to assess whether exercise during childhood has a positive effect on the human skeleton. The results of this project will further promote the MAWA Trust mandate by demonstrating the use of densitometry (a method of determination of bone mass) as a safe procedure which can be used for non-animal-based research into bone density and the prevention of osteoporosis.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Transfection of an Immortalized Human Cell Line to Monitor Drug Actions

The inaugural MAWA Trust Doctoral Research Scholarship was awarded to Ms Hala Raghib of RMIT University in Melbourne, for a project entitled Death by QT: A New Safety Challenge. In her application, Ms Raghib described her project as follows:

"Recently some drugs that have been in widespread use have been withdrawn from sale because they have been associated with deaths related to cardiac disturbances, the most notable example being the antihistamine terfenadine. The safety of currently used drugs and proposed new drugs with respect to cardiac disturbances is unknown as appropriate testing, QT interval testing, is not widespread. The genesis of the QT interval relies on the activity of cardiac ion channels responsible for action potential initiation. These vary between species making the classical rodent models of testing unreliable, and currently animal experiments (for example using dogs) are recommended. "

"An alternative approach, is to transfect an immortalized human cell line with the relevant human ion channels, and use this to monitor drug actions for potential cardiac disturbances. Drugs known to affect QT in humans will then be addressed in the cell system. This will then test the predictability of the methodology with relevance to human safety testing. The study represents significant potential to replace animals in drug development."

Ms Raghib has now completed her doctoral project without resorting to the use of any animal products. Professor Harry Majewski, Ms Raghib’s supervisor and Head of the School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University, stated that the result is good in that Ms Raghib now has a human cell line which has been genetically engineered with the human HERG gene without any animal methodology, even in reagents. The MAWA Trust is pleased that this cell line is considered a useful tool and looks very promising for future research. The second project is to investigate whether the cell line can be used to screen drugs.

Research Assistant EPFL AudioVisual Communications Laboratory

As part of the European research project WASP (Wirelessly Accessible
Sensor Population), the EPFL AudioVisual Communications Laboratory
(LCAV) is looking for a Research Assistant (100%).
Description

The WASP project aims at developing an autonomous and intelligent
infrastructure based on wireless sensor networks with applications in
three main areas selected for their societal relevance and technical
differences: assisted road transport, elderly care, and herd health
control.

We are looking for an independent and creative CS/EE engineer to drive
this project. He will also collaborate with other sensor networks
related projects in which LCAV takes part, such as the SensorScope
project.
Tasks

The main tasks are related to the WASP project and depend on the
project requirements:

* Implementation of communication protocols (simulation and/or
implementation on real hardware)
* Literature review on wireless sensor networks
* Participation to the project meetings in several European countries
* Writing of reports on the project-related activities

Requirements

The requirements for this position are:

* MS in CS/EE or related area
* Good understanding and experience (simulation or implementation)
in wireless communications systems
* Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken

Contact

Interested candidates should send their CV to Francois [dot] Ingelrest
[at] epfl [dot] ch

NUS-STANFORD DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP

LEE KONG CHIAN NUS-STANFORD DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP
ON SOUTHEAST ASIA

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and
Stanford University
(Stanford) invite applications from mid-career and
senior Southeast
Asianist scholars in the social sciences or humanities
who would like
to spend up to six months between 1 April 2008 and 30
September 2008
at NUS and Stanford writing and doing research on or
related to
contemporary Southeast Asia.

Candidates may be of any nationality and reside in any
country.
Applicants should submit (a) a project statement (not
to exceed three
pages) that justifies and describes the writing and
research
envisaged during the fellowship; (b) a schedule of
preferred
locations and dates including time in residence at
each of the two
campuses; (c) a sample of previous English-language
publication; (d) a curriculum vitae; and (e) full
contact information
for three references who are able, if asked, to
evaluate the proposal
and the candidate.

The exact length of the fellowship and the allocation
of time spent
at each campus will take into account the preferences
of the
successful applicant. The fellowship carries a stipend
of US$ 7,500
per month plus reimbursement for air travel to and
from NUS and
Stanford. Complete applications are due by 15 November
2007. Results
will be announced by 15 January 2008.

Applications should be sent simultaneously to both NUS
and Stanford
at Lee Kong Chian NUS-SU Initiative on Southeast Asia,
Division of
Research and Graduate Studies, Dean's Office, FASS,
National
University of Singapore, The Shaw Foundation Building,
5 Arts Link,
Block AS7, Level 6, Singapore 117570;
nusstanfordsea@...; tel
(65) 6516 6480, 6516 7386; fax (65) 6773 6878; and Lee
Kong Chian
NUS-SU Initiative on Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia
Forum,
Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Encina Hall
E-301, Stanford
University, 616 Serra Street, Stanford, CA 94305-6055,
USA;
dawarren@...; tel: (650) 724 6403; fax (650)
723
6530. Websites:
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/nusstanfordsea/ and
http://aparc.stanford.edu/fellowships/nus_stanford.

Scholarships Seoul National University

Scholarship Program for International Students for the Year 2008

1. Program Objective
The objective of scholarship program is to support an international student for the advanced studies in department of Nuclear Engineering of Seoul National University and to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.

2. Study Fields
Nuclear Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

3. Academic Programs
Graduate program for a master’s degree

4. Eligibility
Prospective applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

(1) Possess grade point average (GPA) above ‘B+’ level from all educational institution attended
(2) Three recommendations from 2 advisors and the president of university or the dean of school
(3) Possess a qualified ability of English languages
For the details of standards and evaluations of language proficiency, please see the following:

TOEFL Score
203 CBT / 74 IBT / 537 PBT

5. Bestowment of Stipend

(1) Scholarship Benefits ( 6 months or 1 year )
Tuition Fees: Scholars under the auspices of university (100% of a tuition fee and the full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution.)

Monthly Allowance: The grantee will be provided with 600＄per month to cover living expenses for the period of his or her program.

Extension of Scholarship Period : The extension will be determined by the college taking into account the grantee’s academic performance, the opinion of academic advisor, and other factors.

(2) Scholarship Benefits ( after 6 months or 1 year )
Assistance from other scholarship program ( BK21, department of nuclear engineering) or Assistance from executing individual projects

6. After Graduation in Korea
If an applicant want to enter a degree of doctoral course, other supporting will be provided after granting a degree of master course. If an applicant want to get a job in Korea, he or she will be recommended for a proper job, i.e. KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), KAERI (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute), DOOSAN Heavy Industries & Construction, and other related fields.

7. Due Date for an Application: until the last third of October

8. Please Contact: For Further Information
* The head of department: Prof. Goon-Cherl Park
Mail Address: San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, Seoul,151-742, Republic of Korea
Website: http://nuthel.snu.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-880-7210
Fax: +82-2-889-2688
E-mail Address: parkgc@snu.ac.kr

* Department of Nuclear Engineering
Mail Address: San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, Seoul,151-742, Republic of Korea
Website: http://nucleng.snu.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-880-7202
Fax: +82-2-889-2688

Phd Position in Germany

4 Research Positions

Christian-Albrechts-University, Department of Agricultural Economics,
Kiel (Germany)

At the Department of Agricultural Economics of the
Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel the following positions have to
be filled as soon as possible:

4 research positions
salary according to BAT IIa (75% for junior researchers)

the positions are limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension.
Moreover, researchers have the possibility to obtain a PhD degree in
agricultural economics or economics.

Work description: All positions are linked to the interdisciplinary
EU-research project „Advanced-Eval“, which develops and applies advanced
methods for the ex ante und ex post evaluation of EU-rural development
policy programs. At the methodological and theoretical level the
following research topics are of interest within the project:

1. Agent-based Modeling of rural economy as a complex social and
economic system incorporating social network relations among agents. In
particular, the following research questions are addressed: How can the
organization of economic action in social network relations be modeled
quantitatively. What is the impact of social network relations on
economic performance at the micro- and macro-level.

2. Applied Econometrics. Application of propensity-score matching
methods and methods of spatial econometrics to analyze ex post the
economic impact of various rural development programs.

3. Political Economy Modeling of EU-Rural Development Policy (EU-RD
policy). Quantitative analysis of the impact of formal and informal
political institutions on local government performance regarding the
implementation of EU-RD policy. Empirical hypotheses are derived from
game-theoretical or agent-based models of political decision making.

4. Simulation of an Economic-Ecological System based on a
Multi-Agent-model. Incorporation of RD-policies into an economic
decision-making model of farmers and a model of implied biological and
physical processes at the regional level.

Researchers are directly integrated into a international and
interdisciplinary research team within the EU-Project Advanced-eval.
Moreover, all positions have access and are related to the
Interdisciplinary Center of Numeric Simulation in applied Sciences as
well as the DFG-Graduate School „Loosely connected systems and
Electronic E-Business“ at the CAU.

A master degree or a comparable University degree in agricultural or
food economics, Economics or social science, mathematical or
computational economics is essential. A good knowledge in quantitative
methods of economics or social science, Agent-based Modeling or positive
political theory would be an asset.

The University seeks to increase the proportion of women on its staff
and applications by suitably qualified female candidates will be
preferred. Qualified candidates with physical disabilities will be given
preferential consideration.

Please send applications and accompanying documents in the English
language to:

Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Henning, Institut für Agrarökonomie,
Wilhelm-Seelig-Platz 7, D-24098 Kiel
or via e-mail to uschwarz @ agric-econ.uni-kiel.de


Application has to be received by 30. October 2007.

University of Canterbury Doctoral and Masters Scholarships

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/scholarships/canty.shtml
University of Canterbury Doctoral and Masters Scholarships
Overview

Scholarships are offered twice a year for study towards a PhD degree (Doctoral) or for the thesis year of a Masters degree (Masters Part II). Competition is very high: applicants must have gained a first class honours degree or the equivalent.
UC International Doctoral Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee plus a living allowance of NZ$25,000 per annum, paid monthly, and an economy class airfare at the start and end of the tenure.
These scholarships are only available to international students.
All international applicants for the UC Doctoral Scholarships are also considered for the UC International Doctoral Scholarships. No separate application is required.
UC Doctoral Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee plus a living allowance of NZ$20,000 per annum, paid monthly.
A proportion of these scholarships are reserved for international students.
Students must enrol in a doctoral programme by 1 June (for those applying by 15 October) in the year following application, or 1 December (for those applying by 15 May) in the year of application.
There are two rounds for the UC International Doctoral scholarships.
Applications close on 15 October and 15 May.
College of Business and Economics Doctoral and Masters Scholarships

The College of Business and Economics will award up to three University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships and three Masters Scholarships for students enrolling in these research degrees in the disciplines of Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems, Economics or Management. Applications for the Scholarships will be assessed on academic achievement but also on broader grounds, including any relevant professional experience.

Value/tenure:
Doctoral: NZ$20,000 per annum plus domestic tuition fees for up to 3 years (full time)
Masters: NZ$10,000 plus domestic tuition fees for up to 1 year (full time)
Eligibility: Enrolling or enrolled in PhD or Masters degree at the University of Canterbury. The Masters degree must include a research component equivalent to at least 75% of the full time course of study.

Selection Criteria
Relevant criteria to the letting of the scholarship will be:
. Curriculum Vitae
. Reference letter and Head of Department report
. One page Research Proposal addressing specific research area/question
. Academic achievement of the applicant as determined by Grade Point Average
. Interview (short listed applicants only).
Applications close 15 October 2007.
UC Masters Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee for up to one year (full time) and a living allowance of $10,000 per annum, paid monthly.
The living allowance will need to be supplemented by the student.
Significant additional funding (of the order of NZ$15,000 -$20,000 depending on the course) would still be required to meet the full international tuition fee.
Students must enrol in a Masters programme by 31 March (for those applying by 15 October) in the year following application, or by 30 October for those applying by 15 May.
There are two rounds for the Masters scholarships. Please note that this is for the thesis year of a Masters degree (Masters Part II) only.
Applications close on 15 May and 15 October.
Application Forms

Please contact the Scholarships Office for application forms for the relevant UC scholarships.

Phd at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Job opening for a PhD student / junior researcher
at the Centre for Educational Effectiveness and Evaluation
at the Department of
Educational Sciences
of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
(http://www.kuleuven.be/)

For the project “School Effects in
Growth Curve Models: A Comparison between Effects on Student Status and Student
Growth “ In this study, student outcomes (such as achievement and well-being)
are analysed by means of growth curve models. The main research question is 'Do
schools have a larger effect on student learning gains than on student outcomes
at a certain point in time?'

Job description

The applicant is expected to analyse two
large educational databases through multilevel models (especially growth curve
models) and report the results at congresses and in academic publications.


Applicants should have a MA degree in educational
sciences, psychology, social sciences or statistics, with excellent study
results. The position also requires a
strong interest in data analysis. The
project must result in a doctoral thesis in four years.

The salary corresponds to the salary of a regular
Belgian PhD student.

Application deadline is November 15 2007.
The selected candidate is expected to start at January
1 2008 for a period of four years (or to be decided in consultation with the
candidate)

Application letters should contain the following
information:

- A CV with clear
indication of relevant academic qualifications
- A
statement of purpose indicating the motivation of the applicant

- A list of publications
(if you have any)

Potential
applicants who wish to receive more information are invited to contact Jan Van
Damme (e-mail: Jan Van Damme @ped.kuleuven.be) or Bieke De Fraine (e-mail:
Bieke.DeFraine@...).

Doctoral Assistantships for Georgia Tech Research Initiative in Planning

Doctoral Assistantships for Georgia Tech Research Initiative in Planning and
Climate Change

City and Regional Planning Program
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332
404.894.2350

The Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning Program is pleased to announce a new
Program-wide research initiative in planning and climate change. This initiative
builds on current Program research in areas such as land use and greenhouse gas
production, urban heat island mitigation, planning for natural disasters,
megacities, planning and public health, and green industrial restructuring.
Prospective planning Ph.D. students with an interest in climate change research
are encouraged to apply for one or more three-year assistantships, which include
full tuition and a monthly stipend.

Georgia Tech is an international leader in the realm of climate change research,
and the City and Regional Planning Program builds on this institutional strength
through its faculty and its two associated research centers: the Center for
Geographic Information Systems and the Center for Quality Growth and Regional
Development. Faculty affiliations with the Institute for Sustainable Technology
and Development at Georgia Tech, as well as research collaborations with the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Rollins School of Public
Health at Emory University, further expand the array of research opportunities
for graduate students interested in the emerging field of planning and climate
change. The City and Regional Planning Program has already awarded three
Master's degree climate change research assistantships for the 2007-08 academic
year as part of this new Program initiative.

For more information prospective Ph.D. students should contact Dr. Michael
Elliott (404.894.9841, michael.elliott@...).