Bauhaus University Germany Scholarships 2011 in Structural Engineering

The research training group "Evaluation of Coupled Numerical Partial Models in Structural Engineering" is offering 10 positions for doctoral students for its second project phase. We are looking for inspired and dedicated individuals who are interested in doing research work in the multi-faceted field of structural engineering.

The overall aim of the Research training group is to assess the reliability, safety and robustness of numerical models. This evaluation considers a wide range of aspects and models. This includes, but is not restricted to, models that describe loads or the material and structural behavior of systems in structural engineering. Of particular interest are the interactions of these models in complex systems. Their influence on the quality of models of complex coupled systems is to be determined.

Basis for the research are the results that have been realized during the first project phase. Further research will be carried out in work groups of two to three PhD students under the guidance of two Postdoctoral students. Each doctoral student is supervised by three professors, two of which are professors in Weimar and the third being one of our international partners. Following an intensive training phase the participating doctoral students will develop the subject of their theses in collaboration with their supervisors. The combination of the models and methods of the specific projects then provides the means for handling the complex problems encountered in the working groups.

We expect excellent degrees from the applicants in one or several of the following subjects

• Civil Engineering
• Structural and Soil Mechanics/Dynamics
• Materials Science
• Applied Mathematics & Computer Science

We see ourselves as an international research training group. Very good English skills are a prerequisite for internal communication, for publications in scientific journals, and for a mandatory stay abroad, serving the scientific exchange with our international cooperation partners.

Good German skills are additionally expected from international applicants.

In order to allow a fast realization of models, of couplings, and of evaluation methods, command of one or several programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, Python, Matlab) is of advantage.

The positions are available as of June till October 2011. Funding is granted for a maximum period of three years and is compensated according to TV/L 13 E.

It is the aim of Bauhaus-Universität to increase to number of female scientists. Therefore women in particular are requested to apply. Handicapped people will be favored in case of equal qualification.

Source: http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/bauing/forschung/grk1462/open-positions.html  

2012 Call for Applications for The Einstein Fellowship, Germany

Awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation

The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing extraordinary work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the gardener`s cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.

Applications for 2012 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. All documents must be received by May 20, 2011. Please send applications to:

Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman
Einstein Forum
Am Neuen Markt 7
14467 Potsdam

Or email to: einsteinforum(at)einsteinforum.de
phone: +49-(0)331-271780
fax: +49-(0)331-2717827

At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Daimler and Benz Foundation. The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already started work on.
A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD.

The Albert Einstein Fellowship

supports creative, interdisciplinary thought by giving young scholars the chance to pursue research outside their previous area of work. The fellowship, previously awarded by the Einstein Forum and the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius was received by:

Mischa Gabowitsch (D/RUS): Exportschlager Vergangenheitsbewältigung. Russland und der deutsche Umgang mit der NS-Vergangenheit, 2007

Amber Carpenter (SA/UK): Metaphysics as Ethics in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, 2008

Péter Zilahy (HUN):  Architectural Essays on Berlin, 2009

Source: http://www.einsteinforum.de/index.php?id=35&L=1 

Basel Univ Hospital Scholarships in Cellular/Molecular Biology, Switzerland

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to complement our research team at the Department of Biomedicine, Basel University Hospital (Laboratory for Signal Transduction), Switzerland. Our lab focuses on delineating how cell adhesion molecule T-cadherin regulates signal transduction, cell morphology and motogenic behaviour in endothelial cells and tumor cells. Our studies provide functional and molecular insights into mechanisms linking progression of cardiovascular/metabolic disease and cancer. We apply divers in vitro and in vivo techniques encompasing cell biology, molecular biology, biichemistry and microscopy.

The candidate is expected to posses flexibility with respect to learning and using our portfolio of techniques. A solid practical background in molecular biology and cell biology/signal transduction is advantageous. Only serious and hardworking students with good interperseonal abilities/skills should apply.

Requierements for the PhD position are master’s diploma, or equivalent acceptable for immatriculation at the University of Basel, preferably in biochemistry, molecular biology, or cell biology. Excellent knowlege of written and oral communication skills in english is essential. Knowledge of written and spoken German would be beneficial.

The position is open from July 2011. Salary will be according to SNF guidelines (approx CHF 39,000-46,000/year). Please send a short motivation letter, your CV (including statement of research experience), and names and addresses of 2 references by email. Documentation received by post will not be returned.

Source: http://www.jobsinsciences.com/bio-jobs/switzerland-phd-position-in-cellular-molecular-biology-at-basel-univ-hospital/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter  

KTH School of Electrical Engineering Scholarships 2011 in Electric Power Systems, Sweden

Overview
KTH School of Electrical Engineering seeks a PhD candidate in Electric Power Systems Project title: Design, control and operation planning of Multi-Terminal DC Transmission Systems (MT-DCTS)

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 12,000 full-year undergraduate students, 1,400 postgraduate students and 3,100 employees.

The School of Electrical Engineering conducts research and education on the highest international level in Electric Power Engineering, Fusion and Space Plasma Physics, Telecommunications, and Networks, Information and Control Systems (NICS).

The scientific and technical activities of the Division of Electric Power Systems cover development and application of methods for analysis, simulation, and control of electric and integrated energy systems. The research activities in this division are divided into three subject areas, namely, power system dynamics and control, electricity markets and production planning, and power system network planning.

Background

Voltage Source Converters (VSC) can rapidly and independently control both active and reactive power. Furthermore, in a VSC-based Multi-Terminal DC Transmission Systems (MT-DCTS), the converters are functioning as ideal current sources in the DC-side (thereby parallel connections of several DC terminals should not pose any technical difficulties), and the change of the DC power direction is implemented by DC current reversal. Due to these characteristics, it is believed that by utilizing VSC-based MT-DCTS in a bulk power system, there is a great possibility of enhancing operational flexibility and controllability of the bulk power transmission, integrating large scale renewable energy sources at different locations, and future expansion flexibility.

From an economic, technical and research point of view, this project will mostly focus on the following questions and challenges:

With modern technology—for example Voltage Source Converters (VSC)—it is possible to build Multi-Terminal DC Transmission Systems (MT-DCTS), i.e., high voltage direct current systems that at several points connect to one or more alternating current systems. The controllability of the new technology is believed to provide great possibilities of enhancing the flexibility of the bulk power transmission system, which will improve the conditions for efficient electricity trading, improve reliability, facilitate integration of large-scale renewable energy sources at different locations, and increase the possibilities for future expansion of the system.

This project will study MT-DCTS both from a technical and from an economical point of view. The research will mostly focus on the following questions and challenges:

1. The topologies of MT-DCTS.
2. How should the hybrid AC-DC system be optimally operated concerning N-1 criterion (or other probabilistic methods,) congestion management, electrical losses and electricity markets?
3. Derivation of control strategies for converters to keep the DC power balance and to fulfill the hybrid AC-DC system requirements. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using local and remote information, respectively, for these control strategies?
4. What is the impact of adding primary frequency control signals in converters on the hybrid AC-DC system operation?
5. How can the primary frequency control between the asynchronous AC systems connected by MT-DCTS be coordinated?

Qualifications

Applicants should have a completed academic degree on master`s level in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field. Furthermore, good oral and written communication skills in English are required. To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Employment

Form of employment: Time limited.
Start date: According to agreement.

The salary follows the directions provided by KTH. The position includes 20% departmental duties.

Application

• Application deadline: May, 9th 2011
• Employers reference number: E-2011-0193

The application shall include a CV, a brief statement on why the applicant wishes to pursue PhD studies, contact information to three references, the degree certificate, and official transcripts of records.

The application should quote the reference number above and be sent by email to: 0193@ee.kth.se

in pdf format (only), with all documents merged into one single pdf-file, and with the reference number in the subject field.

Or, if electronic submission is impossible, to:

KTH School of Electrical Engineering
Att: Katharine Hammar
Osquldas väg 10
SE – 100 44 Stockholm
Sweden

Contact

Mehrdad Ghandhari, Docent
Phone: +46 8 790 7758,
mehrdad@kth.se

Source: http://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/vacancies/phd-position-in-electric-power-systems-1.82476?l=en_UK       

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education Scholarships 2011, Brunei Darussalam

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam is seeking a suitable PhD candidate for the Research Project "Promoting Understanding of Science Concepts through Professional Development of Science Teachers" (PUSC-PDST).

The research will utilise a model of professional development to develop abilities to improve teaching and learning practices which promote better understanding of science concepts and principles in Brunei.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates must hold the following qualifications and experience:

• good undergraduate Honours degree (preferably First or Second Upper in a Science subject or Science Education)
• Master of Education degree (preferably in Science Education)
• taught in a relevant Science subject for a minimum of 3 years.
• English Language proficiency – at least pass in IELTS score of 6.0 OR TOEFL test 550(PBT) or 80(iBT) OR grade 6 in English language at GCE 'O' Level OR a grade 'C' in IGCSE (as a second Language)

First choice will be given to Brunei citizens or Permanent Residents. Overseas students may be considered as well.

FUNDING: 

Scholarship funded by the Science & Technology Research Grant will be awarded on a competitive basis. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. The Scholarship will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance grant.

The project is planned to start as soon as possible for full-time study. The Scholarship will be offered for one year in the first instance, and is renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Candidates must make a formal application to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Faculty of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Development. The deadline for receipt of applications is 16:00h on Tuesday 31 May 2011.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your completed application letter and full Curriculum Vitae to the:
Graduate Studies and Research Office,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Level 2, ILIA Building, Jalan Tungku Link,Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
Email: office.psr@ubd.edu.bn
Tel: 673 246 3001 Ext. Ext 2311, 2323, 2308
Fax: 673 246 1002, 673 246 0590




Source: http://www.ubd.edu.bn/admin/dept/gsr/phdadvert.html

Xiamen University Scholarships 2011 for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Studies, China

1.Introduction

The University offers scholarships for excellent applicants The recipients will have their tuition fees covered, up to a maximum of 3 years for a PhD, 2 -3 years for a Master degree and 4-5 years for a Bachelor degree. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.

2. Scholarship availability:

About 25 in total including undergraduates, masters and doctors

3. Eligibility

1). Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2). Educational background and age limits:

Applicants for undergraduate studies must hold a high school diploma and not be older than 25.

Applicants for master's studies must hold a bachelor's degree and not be older than 40.

Applicants for doctoral studies must hold a master's degree and not be older than 45.

4. Application time: from Feb. 15, 2011 to May 15, 2011

5. Application process

Applicants are eligible for scholarship application only after they are admitted to the undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes in the university. Applicants can download Application Form for XMU Scholarship(click here to download) and send it together with other application materials to the Admissions Office before the deadline.

(For more information please visit http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

: How to apply for undergraduate/master's / doctoral programmes 2011)

6. Approval and notification

1. A panel of experts will be responsible for the scholarship candidates' selection. Exceptional applicants will be selected as awardees according to their application materials, supervisor's opinions and so on.

2. The final list of awardees will be released on our website before the end of June, so please pay attention to the update of our website.

7. Contact

Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University

Xiamen University , 361005 Fujian Province , P.R. China

Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792 Fax: +86 (0)592 218 0256 

Source: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/shownews.aspx?language=en&news_id=117 

MSc Scholarships in Communication, Management and Health Programme, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland

Fees and Grants

Fees

The semester fees are 4'000 Swiss Francs (about 3'500 US dollars - please refer to the current exchange rate). For candidates residing in Switzerland at the time of the school leaving exam, the semester fees are 2'000 SFR.

All the semesters fees have to be paid at USI.

Study grants

For the 2011-12 academic year, the Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI and the Università della Svizzera italiana, will award a total of 60 one-off study grants of the amount of 4'000 CHF each. The merit based grants are given to students admitted as first-year students of a USI Master programme starting in the Fall 2011.

Merit is determined based on the results of the academic degree that gives access to the Master (usually the bachelor's). Distribution of the grants will be as followed: 20 grants will be awarded to students that pursued a Bachelor degree at a Swiss University, 20 to students that pursued a Bachelor degree at an Italian University and 20 to students that pursued a Bachelor degree in a University from other countries.

Candidates are kindly asked to send the complete application by July 31st, 2011. All applicants will be notified by August 19, 2011.

Source: http://www.mcmh.usi.ch/fees.htm