In June 2010, all scholarship recipients will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for an all-expenses-paid networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity to meet and share experiences.

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must be:

• A student entering the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2010/2011.
• Enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students with disabilities studying at a University in Europe are eligible to apply.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• A person with a disability. The term persons with disabilities is used to apply to all persons with disabilities including those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 15th March 2010. All application documents must be in English. Students may be invited for a phone interview following the initial review. We provide other interview opportunities for students who cannot use phones.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

1. GNSS surveying and geodesy (e.g., RTK, PPP and CORS networks),
2. GNSS remote sensing (e.g., meteorology, reflectometry, ionospheric sounding)
3. Air/space-based GNSS applications (e.g., relative navigation, attitude determination, formation-flying)
4. GNSS software receiver (e.g., design/implementation, CDMA DSP)
5. GNSS quality control (e.g., integrity theory, ambiguity resolution, validation)

The general team strategy is to exploit the diversity of the multi-constellation GNSS and the unique properties of their ultra-precise, multi-frequency carrier-phase tracking data to enable high-precision,  high-integrity, real-time kinematic GNSS parameter estimation.
Further information
Further information can be obtained from Professor Peter Teunissen,

tel: +61 8 9266-3369

mobile +61 4 20696502

fax: +61 8 9266-2703

email: P.Teunissen-at-curtin.edu.au
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• Deporting scientific computing applications to the cloud platforms

• Reducing scientific computing problems to parallel and distributed computing algorithms like MapReduce.

• Enterprise and cloud computing

• Using cloud infrastructure for surge computing

• Refactoring enterprise applications for cloud computing

• Cloud computing and mashups

• Collaborative mobile applications

• Developing social network and mashup applications for mobile devices

The scholarships are for a period of four years, at a rate of EUR 800 per month (after taxes). In addition, travel expenses will be reimbursed to successful applicants relocating from abroad. The scholarship package will also provide funds to participate in conferences, workshops, and/or summer schools during the PhD studies. The Institute participates in the Estonian Centre of Excellence in Computer Science which provides an environment for the development of PhD students and young researchers.
The successful applicants will have:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field, awarded no later than June 2010.

• Strong software development skills

• Good knowledge or interest in scientific computing

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English

• Preferably: demonstrated knowledge and skills in at least one of the above topic areas

Please send a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest in one of the proposed research topics and a copy of academic transcripts, to Prof. Eero Vainikko (eero . vainikko [ät] ut . ee ).
Applications will be accepted until 10 March 2010. Successful applicants are expected to start in July 2010.

Job Homepage : http://ds.cs.ut.ee/research/scicloud/open-phd-positions
Category :
Contact address : Eero Vainikko
Institute of Computer Science
University of Tartu
J Liivi 2
50409 Tartu
Estonia

In particular, the PhD project will focus on the design and implementation of deep-brain stimulation methods for TMS, and on the development and application of simultaneous TMS and magnetic resonance imaging at CUBRIC.

The 3-year studentship is £13,290 per annum plus tuition fees and will commence on April 1st, 2010. The student will be jointly supervised by Dr Chris Chambers (School of Psychology) and Professor David Jiles (School of Engineering).

Prospective applicants are advised that a second PhD position on this project is also available, via the Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship (KESS) programme. Concurrent applications for the current studentship and this additional position are welcomed. For informal enquires, please contact Dr Chris Chambers (chambersc1-at-cardiff.ac.uk).

For additional details on our research programme, including reprints of recent articles see: http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/contactsandpeople/researchfellows/chambers-chris-dr-overview_new.html

Deadline for application: March 12th, 2010

The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). It has its own brain-imaging centre (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/cubric/), enhancing the international-leading research in behavioural neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, forensic, social and developmental psychology.

Cardiff is the youngest capital city in Europe and fastest growing in the UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/capitalofculture/cardiff/facts.shtml). It plays host to many national and international sporting events at the Millennium Stadium (http://www.millenniumstadium.com/). Culturally, the city is thriving, with the Millennium Centre (http://www.wmc.org.uk/) recently opened in the newly-developed Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is in very close proximity to the beautiful Welsh countryside (http://www.breconbeacons.org/), has a two hour rail link to London and a (cheap) one hour air link to Paris and Amsterdam (http://www.cardiffairportonline.com/)

Please address any informal enquiries to Dr Chris Chambers, School of Psychology, Cardiff University, email: chambersc1-at-cardiff.ac.uk

For an application pack please contact:

Mrs Lesley-Anne Strabel (StrabelLA-at-cardiff.ac.uk)

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych

A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics or Physics (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree).  Candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments.  The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk) and Napier Turbochargers Ltd and is available for a research project in the area of:  Multi-objective design of industrial turbochargers for reduced aeroacoustic noise and increased efficiency

Marine engine room noise is becoming the subject of ever-stricter regulation by certification bodies. Diesel engine technology is currently concerned with reducing NOx emissions and increasing fuel efficiency and power density. The consequence of the noise limits on current turbochargers is to limit the allowable pressure ratio of the turbocharger and consequently limit the reduction in NOx and limit the increase in fuel efficiency and power density.

In order to mitigate the noise, filter silencers can be fitted to compressor intakes. But these reduce the turbocharger efficiency. An alternative approach is to design the turbocharger compressors for reduced noise. However, compressor designs that reduce aero-acoustic noise in many cases result in a reduction in compressor efficiency. In this project an aero-acoustic model will be developed and will be used together with a Multi-objective/multi-point optimization strategy based on 3D inverse design method in order to reduce noise while improving the compressor efficiency. The final design will be manufactured by Napier’s Turbochargers and will be evaluated experimentally at the Napier’s test facility.

For further information regarding the project, please contact Prof. M. Zangeneh (m.zangeneh-at-ucl.ac.uk).

Applications forms are available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission/). Please also send a copy of your application by email to m.zangeneh-at-ucl.ac.uk or by post to Prof. M.  Zangeneh, UCL Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE, UK.

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Deadline: 28 February 2010

Job Description
This PhD position is concerned with improving and refining existing engineering models for dynamic stall and stall delay. Engineering models are widely used in industry, and further development of the models based on the newest experimental data supplemented by Computational Fluid Dynamics studies will be important for the predictive capability of modern aeroelastic codes. Additionally, the aerodynamics is an essential part of understanding the load situations experience by a turbine during its lifetime.

The PhD employee’s main focus will be to combining results from existing Navier-Stokes computations, model experiments of airfoils and rotors in wind tunnels (NREL Phase-VI and MEXICO) and full scale experiments (DanAero).

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. You are expected to have good written and oral communication skills in English. Previous experience with wind turbine aerodynamics, analyzing measurements, CFD, C/Fortran programming and project management would be considered an advantage. To qualify for the Fellowship, you must satisfy the requirements of a Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) and also the mobility requirements, both as defined in the Guide for Applicants (click on the Information Package bullet).

Approval and Enrollment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrollment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. .

Salary and appointment terms
As a Marie Curie Fellow you will receive a salary of approximately DKK 35000 per month including pension, mobility allowance and holiday pay. The period of employment is 3 years.

Application
We must have your online application by 27 February 2010.

Please apply for this job online and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Research Professor  Niels N. Sørensen, nsqr-at-risoe-dot-dtu-dot-dk (please do not use this email to apply for the position – please apply online).

Further Scholarship Information and Application

£27,319 – £35,646 pa

Limit of tenure: 30 September 2012

Full details on the project and how to apply are available on our websites www.african.cam.ac.uk or www.hps.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 12 March 2010.

Interview date: 21 April 2010.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world for its Fall 2010 intake.

The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of Abu Dhabi to establish an entirely new economic sector dedicated to alternative and sustainable energy. The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum, amongst other matters. The Institute is located inside the world’s first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy.

The Institute offers Masters and (in 2011) PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. It welcomes and encourages applications from qualified students and provides scholarships to talented students who meet its high admission standards.

For Fall 2010, the MASDAR Institute will offer seven 24-month Master of Science programs (coursework and thesis).

* MScinEngineeringSystemsandManagement
* MScinInformationTechnology
* MScinMaterialsScienceandEngineering
* MScinMechanicalEngineering
* MScinWaterandEnvironmentalEngineering
* MScinElectricalPowerEngineering
* MScinMicroelectronicDevicesandCircutis

Details of faculty profiles, current research, programs offered, course description, scholarships, and other information is available on the website at www.masdar.ac.ae, including an online application module.

Any questions about the Institute and scholarships may be directed to admissions@masdar.ac.ae

Objectives To do a PhD degree supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Siemens Corporate Technology on one of the topics under current offers (see Annex 1 in attached document)

Target Group

Highly qualified post graduates from one of the listed institutions (attached document)

Scholarship Value

Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month

• A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
• Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
• A study and research subsidy
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

Requirements and Conditions

• Please check the individual offer for information on requirements and host institutions
• German language skills are not mandatory
• In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

Application Documents

To be arranged in the order mentioned below

• 2 application forms with a passport-size photograph attached to each form. Please ensure that you have signed both forms before sending them to us.
• 2 typed copies of curriculum-vitae (max. 2 pages)
• Abstract of master/diploma thesis
• 2 typed copies of letter if Intend
• 2 references from senior academics from the applicant’s field of study/research on the proforma available on our website. The referee’s title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp). These should be Confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated
• Proof of English language skills (TOEFL 550/213/80; IELTS: 5.5
• 2 copies of all chronologically arranged academic certificates and mark-sheets (all copies must be attested; attested English translation, if the originals are in Hindi; Attestation can be done by a gazetted Government officer).

Application Procedure

The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website.
The deadline for submission of applications is 28th Feb. 2010 at DAAD New Delhi Office.
Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Time Line

• Announcement Dec 2009
• Application deadline 28th Feb 2010
• Selections April 2010 at Head Office
• Beginning of PhD studies 1st Oct 2010

Important Information

Kindly Note:

• Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents
• The first and last name filled in the application form has to be identical to the name in the Passport
• Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national Contact Person and Address

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at

the DAAD office in New Delhi
German Academic Exchange Service
Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit
IIIrd Floor, 72 Lodi Estate, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel.: +91 11 2461 5148 / 5009
Fax: +91 11 2469 0919
E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org
WWW: www.daaddelhi.org
Further Scholarship Information and Application

GEZAMELIJKE UT/ TUD ADVERTENTIE
The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university. It was founded in 1961 and offers education and research in areas ranging from public policy studies and applied physics to biomedical technology. The University of Twente is the Netherlands’ only campus university.
TU Delft was founded in 1842 as the Royal Academy by King Willem II. It has been known as the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) since 1986.
Within the groups Biomechanical Engineering at both Universities we are looking for :
Two PhD positions biomechatronic design and control of a wearable exoskeleton

Project
The University of Twente (UT) and Delft University of Technology (TUD) aim to develop a wearable exoskeleton to assist human walking. This development project is part of larger project named MindWalker that has been funded by the European Union.
The purpose of the MindWalker project is to conceive a system empowering lower limbs disabled people with walking abilities that let them perform their usual daily activities in the most autonomous and natural manner. Novel approaches to non-invasive Brain Computer Interfaces will be used in order to control a lower limbs orthosis enabling different types of gaits. Newly developed EEG bio-sensors will be applied to enable lightweight wearable EEG caps for everyday use.
The PhD position at the TUD will focus on the mechatronic design and testing of the wearable exoskeleton, with the focus on low-level control aimed at walking stability. The challenge is to keep it lightweight, comfortable and cosmetic acceptable, and autonomous.
The PhD position at the UT will focus on the high level control of the wearable exoskeleton including the user interaction, guaranteeing stability of walking and controllability by the user. In the first phase of the project extensive use will be made of previously lab bound LOPES robotic gait trainer to experiment with user interaction.
Both PhD students will collaborate closely with the other partners of the consortium that consists of European research institutes and business companies. Bachelor and master students will also be involved in the project and the candidate will have an important role in the daily supervision of these students. A modest contribution in the educational tasks will also be demanded.
Profile
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers with a master degree in Mechanical or Control Engineering or a closely related field, with outstanding results. A strong background in biomechanics and modeling of dynamical systems and control engineering is preferred. We seek for candidates with good team spirit, who like to work in an internationally oriented environment. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.
Offer
We offer a scientific education on a multidisciplinary subject. The assignment is for 4 years, with a go/no-go assessment at the end of the first year. The candidates are expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. Your starting salary will be € 2042,-,gross per month in the first year, leading up to € 2612, – gross per month in the last year, according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. In addition, we offer our employees a broad package of secondary benefits.
Information and application
For more information, please contact:
Dr. H. van der Kooij (+31 53 484779 or h.vanderkooij@utwente.nl) and visit the website of biomechanical engineering at the UT www.bw.ctw.utwente.nl and TUD http://www.bmeche.tudelft.nl
To apply for any of these PhD positions, please send your application letter plus CV, list of three persons for reference, a list of publications (if applicable), and a summary of your M.Sc thesis before 15 January, 2010, to: personeelszaken@ctw.utwente.nl, with reference to vacancy number 09/234. Please indicate your preference for the UT or TUD project.
Further Scholarship Information and Application