Wednesday, March 4, 2009

LOWONGAN BUMN: PLN terbaru Maret 200

Mari bergabung, berkembang dan meniti karir bersama PT PLN (Persero) dengan mengisi posisi sebagai operator / teknisi pemeliharaan di lingkungan PT PLN (Persero) Wilayah Sumatera Utara. Info Selengkapna
pendaftaran, silahkan lihat di http://www.plnsumut.co.id/

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PT.ASTRA GRAPHIA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; LOWONGAN KERJA 2009

PT Astra Graphia Information Technology (Agit), formerly PT SCS Astragraphia Technologies, is a subsidiary of PT Astra Graphia Tbk, which has been in the IT business since 1983 and one of Indonesia’s leading system integrators, offering hardware, software and IT services.

We have domain, expertise and solutions for the automotive industry, consumer product industry, telecommunications, financial & banking, oil and gas, and government sectors. Our services offerings include SAP implementation and maintenance service, outsourcing services, Application management and IT operations management.

We need a high forte candidate to fill a position of :

Helpdesk Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
- Problem & Change Solving / Escalation
- User Support

QUALIFICATIONS:
- S1 from Computer Science or Informatics with min 1year experience at IT related (Priority)
- Have IT Skill (SAP, Windows, PC, Office, Internet, Anti Virus)
- Have a Communication Skill
- Have a Customer Relationship Skill
- English (min. Passive)
- Have a Sense of customer satisfaction & operational support readiness

If you are confident that you are right candidate we are looking for, send your application letter together with the detailed resume and a recent photograph indicating the position code in the subject of your email, within two weeks from advertisement to: career@ag-it.com

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LOWONGAN KERJA BANK BRI

BANK BRI mencari lulusan terbaik untuk bergabung di bank dengan jaringan kerja terbesar dan tersebar di seluruh Indonesia, melalui Program Pengembangan Staf (PPS) BANK BRI atau Management Trainee (MT) untuk ditempatkan di seluruh Unit Kerja BANK BRI, dengan ketentuan sebagai berikut:

1. Sarjana S.1 atau S.2 dari PTN/ PTS ternama terakreditasi A atau B.
2. Berusia maksimal 27 tahun untuk S.1 (belum berulang tahun ke 28 pada saat seleksi awal) atau 30 tahun untuk S.2 (belum berulang tahun ke 31 pada saat seleksi awal).

3. Lulus dari Fakultas/ Jurusan:
Ekonomi, Hukum, Pertanian, Psikologi, FISIP (Jurusan Administrasi Niaga/ Bisnis/ Fiskal/ Negara, Hubungan Internasiona), Teknik, Statistika.
4. Untuk S.1:
IPK minimal
PTN: 2,75 (Skala 4)
PTS: 3,00 (Skala 4)
5. untuk S.2:
IPK minimal 3,25 dengan ketentuan IPK 5.1 sebagai berikut: IPK S.1 minimal: PTN: 2,75 (Skala 4) PTS: 3,00 (Skala 4)
6. Menguasai Bahasa lnggris.
7. Belum menikah dan bersedia tidak menikah selama mengikuti pendidikan.
8. Bersedia menjalani ikatan dinas.
9. Bersedia ditempatkan di seluruh unit kerja BANK BRI.
10. Bersedia menyerahkan seluruh dokumen pendukung saat dipanggil.

Jika Anda memenuhi ketentuan tersebut di atas,harap datang langsung dengan membawa Pas Photo berwarna ukuran 3X4
ke: BURSA KARIR ITS 2009
Graha Sepuluh Nopember
Jalan Raya ITS Surabaya
Tanggal 4- 5 Maret 2009
Pukul 08.00-16.00 WIB

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Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia - IT, Programmer, Manufacturing, QA/QC

Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia is one of the leading manufactures and distributors of soft drinks in Indonesia. It manufactures and distributes, under license, products of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia is a trade name and is made up of joint venture company formed by local companies, owned by independent businessmen, and Coca-Cola Amatil Limited, which is one of the largest manufactures and distributors of Coca-Cola products in the world.

Programmer - iSeries
You will be in charge for the following chores :

Designing, developing and maintaining technical solution/business applications particularly in iSeries platform and its integration with other platforms according to designed specifications and CCBI development standards
Establishing and maintaining documentation of system parameters, program and database specification of the implemented business application system
Providing support, analysis and problem resolution related to applications, program, and database that have been escalated to the group
Working with and providing supervision to external business partner in providing the suitable and reliable solution in supporting the business requirements
Continually maintaining and improving competence and knowledge in the area of iSeries applications; keeping abreast of current development and trends in assigned areas of expertise
In charge for the aforementioned essential role, you would be expected to have the following qualifications :

Holding Bachelor degree from a reputable university, preferably from Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Having a minimum of 3 years in the area of ISeries development, with strong background and knowledge of RPG, CL, and ILE programming.
Performing good common sense in understanding of relevant business issue related to scope of applications
Demonstrate good working management skills in establishing a course of action to accomplish specific goals, planning proper schedule, taking action to monitor processes, tasks or activities, and keeping track of delegated tasks and assignments
Excellent communication skill in English
Indicate as a reliable person, proactive, open, honest and co-operative
Experience in supporting ERP business applications on top of iSeries platform, of similar sales & distribution solutions with BASIS coming from similar type of industry.
Production Operator
The following is the outline of principal accountabilities:

Responsible in implementing the production processing with the best quality and quantity product as standard set by The Coca-Cola Company.
Implementing the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) system in working area
Implementing QMS, OHS, EMS and SMK3 standard procedures
Implementing Health and Safety working environment
Candidate profile:

Diploma (D3) Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) with min GPA 2.75
Able to operate computer program Microsoft Windows
Willing to work in shift and under pressure
A good team player
Physically and mentally in good condition, not color blind
Quality Assurance Analyst
The following is the outline of principal accountabilities:

Conduct monitoring and controlling during cleaning and sanitizing process
Ensure all the parameters at the start up and during production meet with The Coca-Cola Company requirement:
- Bottle washer performance concentration, temperature , contact time, pressure and alignment
- Carbonation process – pressure and temperature were set properly in order to obtain GV target
- Proportioning process-brix of the product within specification
- Electronic bottle inspection performance
- Filling height detector performance – check the filling height can be detected and rejected the low fill failure.
- Date coding performance – check date coding in printed legible and readable.
Candidate Profile:

Graduate from “Sekolah Menengah Analis Kimia” with average score of 7 and two years working experience in Quality Assurance; or
Graduate from D3 Chemistry or Food Technology with min GPA 2.75
Familiar with working safety procedure
Ready to work under pressure and in shift (3 shift)
Willing to work in a team
Good physical and mental, not color blind.
If you feel you meet the requirements above, please send your CV, academy transcript and recent photograph to sri.malahayati@sea.ccamatil.com

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PT Philips Indonesia - Engineering, Logistic, Marketing, Sales

PT Philips Indonesia - At Philips, we believe that technology should be advanced but simple at the same time. It should make sense and be designed around the way we live and work. Whether we’re creating a comfortable environment through sophisticated lighting and entertainment solution, giving a mother a first glimpse of her unborn child or the baby monitor that keeps children safe at night, we touch people’s lives all over the world through Philips products. So, this is a chance for you to be part of that experience and join the winning team.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE – BUSINESS ANALYST - CONTRACTUAL BASIS (3 positions)
Responsibilities
Responsible as Business Analyst function to analyze work-flow of business process related with Trade Retail Business Balance Score Card; Analyzing territories business performances & using the result to support Distributor Manager (DM) to increase selling out result; Support to Regional Sales Manager through analyzing & reporting effectiveness marketing program; Providing and Giving ERP Distributor Management System training to Best Partner team (traveling required); Validating & consolidating JBS on time and consolidating & following up with DM on previous action plan; Preparing Region presentation in monthly basis for each territory & region; Consolidating & reporting Depo or Sub distributor performances; Preparing and consolidating Best Partner team Training Memo.

Requirements
Fresh graduates with financial or business bachelor degree are welcome to apply. Those with 1 to 2 years of commercial working experience will also be considered favorably. The successful candidates will possess good personality and honesty, dynamic, good leadership and ability to perform under pressure. He is a self starter, mature and a strong communicator

ACCOUNT MANAGER – OEM (1 position)
Responsibilities
Responsible to ensures that Philips products achieve the widest penetration possible in the professional assigned segment; to lead the distributor in standardizing and implementing an effective business planning and performance review process; supports distributor in the execution of annual and quarterly plans & expansion or addition of territories; conduct monthly closing and reporting including all business key performance indicator.

Requirements
Bachelor degree with engineering background is preferred; at least 5 years working in similar function especially B2B sales experiences, Strong technical & good lighting knowledge also be considered favorably; good communication skills & excellent personal and interpersonal skill

SOLID STATE LIGHTING (SSL) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - OEM & PEUR (1position)
Responsibilities
Responsible to lead & support Solid State Lighting (SSL) business development primarily for the OEM Channel; to provide support the SSL business of the PEUR channel; as counter part of SSL Product Management for all Channel; coordinate & support design, testing & commissioning; project registration & sales tracking; Channel pricing policy in coordination with Marketing Manager; conduct monthly closing and reporting including all business key performance indicator.

Requirements
Bachelor degree with engineering background is preferred; at least 7 years working in similar function especially B2B sales experiences, Strong technical & good lighting knowledge also be considered favorably; familiar with the advertising segment; able to work with high level / high profile customers like Architects, Consultants, good communication skills & excellent personal and interpersonal skill

DISTRIBUTOR MANAGER – JAVA/OUTER JAVA (6 positions)
Responsibilities
You’ll lead sales forces of our distributors in developing the Trade Retail Java & Outer Java areas including planning/forecasting; budgeting; collection; customer relationship; coordination, coaching. Interact with either internal or external customers (distributors) as well as providing services & relationship towards customers in order to achieve business objectives.

Requirements
Bachelor degree (any discipline), min 2 years working experience in Sales FMCG would be an added advantage, has good personality and interpersonal skill, has an acceptable level of English language, has good coordination capability, is willing to travel and to spend most of the time in the market field. The incumbent has to have strong drive, positive attitude, is assertive and well motivated. He/she should posses driving license. Literacy in computer is a must.

OFFICER - KEY ACCOUNT SHOP & HOSPITALITY
Responsibilities

Responsible as Sales Coordinator for achieving quarter and annual assigned target for Projects lighting Market, especially for Shop & Hospitality key Account.
She/he will effectively and efficiently developing and managing the project dealers and sales to the projects customers.
Superior customer service and Best Partnership Program play a key role. You’ll deal with key account customers (dealers, consultants, contractors, and owners) to obtain market information and to collaborate with Product Management in analyzing and extracting those information
Requirements

Three years working experiences in sales activities/Lighting designer (preferably from Electronic/Architectural )
Who are strive excellent process and result
Has good coordination capability
Willing to travel and to spend most of the time in the market field.
The incumbent has to have strong drive, positive attitude, is assertive and well motivated.
explore our website www.philips.com to know us, or found our career opportunities in http://www.philips.com/careers

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Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Project Admin, Senior Geologist

Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Our group is one of the world-largest natural resources based companies with operations in Indonesian archipelagos. One of our subsidiaries in Coal Mining is currently expanding and looking for highly qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Project Admin
Requirements:

Female, age maximum 28 years old
Minimum Diploma (D3) degree in Secretarial or Management or Engineering
Having minimum 1 year experience as Project Admin
Fluency in Mandarin will be an advantage
Senior Geologist
Requirements:

S1 Geologist
Male/ Female, age maximum 40 years old
Having more than 10 years experience in Exploration & Open Cut Mining Operation
Job Description:

Develop & Manage Exploration Plan
Develop Geological & Geotechnical System
Generate & Up date Geological Procedures
Responsible for reliable Geological Model
Manage & Develop Safety System within department
Develop an Integrated Database & Reporting System
Please drop your complete CV to:
mario.arisatmojo@sinarmasforestry.com

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PT. Pertamina Training & Consulting (PTC) - Geologist

PT. Pertamina Training & Consulting (PTC) is a subsidiary of PT PERTAMINA (PERSERO), focused on the development of human resource competency in Oil and Gas business by training and consulting services as well as giving business solution. Our commitment to be a positive influencer reflected in the logo with oil drop and waves which means the benefit of our services is unlimited. Supported by professional experts, as well as local and world wide networks, PTC is ready to support Human Resource Development and provide excellence business solutions for its clients.

GEOLOGIST
Requirement :

Male
Max of age 44 years old
Minimum hold S1 Degree in Geology
GPA > 2,75 of 4 Scale
Minimum 3 years of experience as Geologist
Good knowledge in Geologist Software
Hard worker, Fast learner, Discipline, Able to work under pressure with minimum of supervision
Creative, Self motivated, Pleasant, Matured, Excellent interpersonal skills and Communication skills
Willing to work in remote areas
Please send your comprehensive resume, recent photograph (4X6) And contact number not latter than 6 March 2009 to :
PT PERTAMINA TRAINING AND CONSULTING
PO BOX 6719 JKS RB
JAKARTA 12067

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4 PhD positions in Economics at SS Sant’Anna 2009 2010

Call for Applications A.Y. 2009-2010
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=46

Online application
Selection overview

Admission Requirements
- Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master
of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title
- Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree
before September 19, 2009, may also apply. In this case, a
successful application will be conditional to the subsequent
completion of the degree and the transmission to the School of
adequate documentation, also in electronic form, no later than
September 22, 2009.

Positions and grants
- 4 positions with 4 fellowships (amounting to € 12.500 per year +
free meals at school’s canteen + Campus facilities)
- The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum
of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial
support.

Deadlines
- Candidates are requested to apply online at:
www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 15, 2009 by 12.00 pm GMT.
In case of problems with the online application, please contact the
PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 883383/3335/3220, e-mail:
infophd@sssup.it).
- A hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate) together
with the enclosures as per art. 7 and with the copy of a valid
identity document, must reach by May 22, 2009:
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
International Doctoral Program in Economics
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
I - 56127 PISA, Italy

Application and attachments
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
a) the copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will
have to provide a photocopy of their passport;
b) two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications
and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the
candidate; please use the UE model.
c) The academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in
English, in French or Italian);
d) one copy of the Master thesis, when applicable; two copies of its
abstract in English or in French or in Italian, and a copy of any
other publication that they deem suitable (works written in
languages other than Italian, English, or French must be accompanied
by a summary in one of the above languages);
e) two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 2.000 words
which describes the research activities that applicants would like
to perform during the PhD course.
f) at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or
other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant’s
work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative
evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential,
maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate, and
assessing whether the knowledge of the English language by the
candidate is adequate to attend a post-graduate programme;

Selection of applicants
Selection of applicants will be based upon the assessment of all the
submitted documents and publications.

Beginning of the Courses
October 1st, 2009

Information
e-mail: infophd@sssup.it

Attached documents
Call for applications 2009-2010 - (file pdf, 62 Kb)

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=46

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Australia Peace Scholarship for Indonesian 2009 2010

In Indonesia, the Peace Scholarship Program is managed by IDP Education Pty Ltd.
Award

The Peace Scholarship Program for undergraduate students from Indonesia includes:

- Tuition fees for study abroad for one semester at selected Australian universities

- AU$2500 (maximum) to cover Student Visa, Overseas Student Health Cover and return airfare expenses (any more than this is the responsibility of the recipient)

- AU$6000 (maximum) to cover living and accommodation expenses whilst in Australia (approximately $300 per week depending on start and finish dates)

- Lifetime networking opportunities with Peace Scholarship recipients from countries all over the world

Students who meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below and who are studying at accredited universities in Indonesia are invited to apply for the Peace Scholarship to commence study at one of Australia’s universities in July 2009 for six months.

How to Apply

STEP 1:

Ensure you fulfil each of the selection criteria as detailed below:

- At the time of application you have completed at least three and no more than six semesters of your first full-time undergraduate degree of an accredited course at a university in Indonesia

- You have achieved a grade point average of 7.5/10 (or equivalent) in your degree to date

- You can fulfil the requirements for English language proficiency – minimum 6.0 IELTS overall and minimum in each category (depending on the requirements of the host university).

- You can preferably gain credit transfer for your study abroad program in Australia for your degree at your home institution

- You do not hold citizenship or permanent residency in Australia and have not previously studied overseas, either in Australia or elsewhere, unless on a scholarship

- You are able to demonstrate a commitment to ‘global peace and understanding’ through community, academic or professional achievements

- You are able to indicate how the experience will further your professional development and help contribute to global peace and understanding

- You are able to demonstrate a financial need and that without this scholarship you would not have the chance to study overseas

STEP 2:

The following materials must be received by IDP Indonesia by March 15th 2009.

- Completed, printed and signed Application Form (note application form must be typed and in English, handwritten applications will not be accepted)

- Completed, printed and signed Agreement of Award Terms and Conditions

- Certified true copy of current passport or official government identification card

- Certified and English translated true copy of official academic transcript, including current year grades and explanation of grading system

- Original and current certificate of either:

*International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test results

*Computer Based TOEFL

*Paperbased TOEFL

*Internet Based TOEFL

note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)

- Two References/Testimonials in English

*One reference/testimonial from home institution (Dean or higher). This reference/testimonial must follow the format outlined on the Home Institution Reference Form and address the criteria requested

*One reference/testimonial from someone you have worked with on a particular community service project that you talk about in your application (preferably your supervisor), or from someone who can honestly discuss your involvement in community based activities and projects and who has known you for more than 2 years. This reference/testimonial must follow the format outlined on the Community Leader Reference Form and address the criteria requested.

Note: References cannot be submitted from a person to whom you are related and references from any political party will not be accepted.

Your application will not be assessed if you do not fulfil all the selection criteria OR if you do not submit all the required materials

Please submit all the materials above to:

Rachmi Sjafei (Ms.)

Senior Project Officer / IELTS Administrator ID017

IDP Education Pty Ltd - South Jakarta Office

Jl Terusan Gedung Hijau 1 Kav. 9 01 E

Komp.RUKO Fitria Pondok Indah

Jakarta Selatan - 12310 INDONESIA
Phone:+62 21 750 3552/2660
Fax:+62 21 769 4846
Email:rachmi.sjafei@idp.com

No late applications will be accepted.

Selection Procedure

All applications must be received by IDP Indonesia by March 15th 2009..

All applications received will be sent to IDP Education Australia and the Peace Scholarship Program in Australia for final selection. Once applications are selected, they will be sent to the participating universities for placement.

Final award of the Peace Scholarship is subject to acceptance into the study abroad program at the selected institution as well as receipt of the appropriate visa to study in Australia.

Contact Information

For more information regarding the 2009 Peace Scholarship Program please contact the Peace Scholarship Program representative in Indonesia at rachmi.sjafei@idp.com

Alternatively you can email your questions and comments to eleanor.rivers@idp.com.

Don’t forget, the APPLICATION deadline is March 15th, 2009.

For more details, click here.

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Seoul National University Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Student 2009 2010

Seoul National University (SNU) kembali membuka peluang beasiswa untuk mahasiswa Indonesia untuk tahun masuk Fall 2009 (September 2009). Informasi selengkapnya, silakan dilihat pada link di bawah ini.

http://kaku3.snu.ac.kr/news/news0201_view.jsp?idx=1221457&DI=EMP

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) Program for 2009 Fall Semester
FEB 24, 2009

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
GSFS Program aims to recruit excellent foreign students from universities in East, Southeast, and Central Asia to help them achieve their dream of continuing graduate studies. After collecting different ideas from all the departments of the university, we finalize the GSFS Program for every semester. Therefore the period of scholarship, eligible countries and universities, number of students per major and information on financial support can change. Please refer to attached guideline for GSFS.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- International applicants who are currently enrolling or who graduated from the eligible universities of Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Graduate Students Program
- Students who applied for the designated department which participate with the GSFS Program for the fall semester 2009
- Demonstrate financial need

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Apply for international admission online at http://admission.snu.ac.kr by April 9, 2009.
- Submission of Documents to the SNU Office of Admissions by April 10, 2009.
- Submission of Scholarship Application to the Office of International Affairs by April 17, 2009.
- Mail the completed form with the official document indicating your financial status to the following address:
GSFS Coordinator, Office of International Affairs, Seoul National University, Bldg.152, 599 Gwanangno, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, KOREA
Tel +82 2 880 8635
Fax +82 2 883 8632

SELECTION RECEIPIENTS
Selections will be based on student’s overall academic progress, records of past studies, study plan, personal statement, other achievement records and financial needs.

NOTICE OF AWARDS
Students will be notified by e-mail individually in the end of June, 2009.

RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
- Scholarship may be renewed on an academic semester basis; the recipients must maintain an average grade point level of 3.0/4.3.
- Please note that the recipients of GSFS Program might be restricted of taking leave of absence.

Please refer to the attached guideline for GSFS.

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International Master program in Evolution, Ecology and Systematics (EES) LMU Munich

EESLMU stands for the Munich Graduate School for Evolution, Ecology and Systematics. Since 2007 the University of Munich (LMU) offers a 2-year, international Master program in Evolution, Ecology and Systematics (EES).

The EES Master program contains many innovative elements such as a mentoring program, integrated skills courses and individual research training. We also apply a feedback and revision system instead of simple grading. All courses are offered in English. Classes are small and students have a lot of contact to the teachers. Thanks to funding by the Volkswagen Foundation, students can apply for their own research and travel money and for money to invite international speakers.
Applications to start in October 2009 are now welcome from highly motivated students who have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or a related subject.

Application deadlines: 30th of April (for non-EU students) and 30th of June (for EU-students and others who don’t need a visa to study in Germany).

For more information, please have a look at our website (http://www.eeslmu.de) or contact me by e-mail.

Elisabeth Brunner
* Program Coordinator of the Munich Graduate School for Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics
Department Biologie II
University of Munich (LMU)
Gro?haderner Str. 2
D-82152 Planegg-Martinsried

Tel: 0049 89 2180 74 208
http://www.eeslmu.de/eeswiki
brunner@bio.lmu.de

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PhD Position in Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR)

The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) at the University
of Kiel is one of the leading institutes in marine research worldwide.
Its major goal is fundamental research in all areas of marine sciences.
We are offering a PhD position in Evolutionary Ecology and Genetics of an Invasive Comb Jelly in the research unit Evolutionary Ecology of Marine Fishes

The successful applicant will study the population genetics of the
invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi that has recently colonized North
and Baltic Sea and may result in drastic ecosystem changes in the
pelagic zone. Key goals are to (1) reconstruct the invasion history and
sources (2) compare genetic diversity at neutral and selected markers
over time and between populations (3) assess the importance of
hybridization for invasion success. Moreover, genome scans using SNPs
and microsatellites derived from EST libraries will be developed to
address the potential role for rapid adaptation of invading Mnemiopsis
to its new environment at the molecular genetic level. Through the
cluster of excellence ‘The Future Oceanâ€TM, our group has access to
state-of-the art molecular genetic and genomic tools (Q-PCR, Roche454
and solid sequencing, capillary sequencing and fragment analysis, array
technology). The project will also involve a substantial effort in
worldwide field sampling either from the coast or during research ship
cruises for obtaining plankton samples. If the requirements are
fulfilled, a doctorate of science, equivalent to a PhD degree, can be
granted by the University of Kiel after 3 years. All PhD students are
members of the graduate school ISOS = Integrated School of Ocean
Sciences (http://www.ozean-der-zukunft.de/isos/ueber-uns/)

Qualification

We request a Master or Diploma degree in Biology, Evolution, Ecology,
Genetics or a related subject. Basic experience with molecular genetic
techniques is required. Preference will be given to candidates with one
or more of the following areas of expertise, best demonstrated through
their thesis work, or scientific publications:

microsatellite genotyping, EST library construction, SNP genotyping,
genome scans, evolutionary biology, population genetics, invasion
biology, evolutionary bioinformatics.

This is a half time position is available for a period of 3 years,
starting immediately. The salary is according to class 13 TV-L of the
German tariffs for public employees and will be approximately 25 000
Euro gross /yr.

Working language in the group is English. The Leibniz-Institute of
Marine Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female
scientists and scientists with disabilities to apply.

Please send your applications for this post no later than 10 March 2009
by e-mail using the keyword “invasion genetics” to Prof. Thorsten Reusch
(treusch@ifm-geomar.de ).

Please give name and address of two references and add a short statement
of your interest in this position.

For more information please visit www.ifm-geomar.de.

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Scholarships for Developing Countries - 2009 Journalists Fellowship Programme , New York

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2009 Fellowship Programme.

The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.

The Fellowship Programme is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bonafide media organisation in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organisations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations.

The journalists who are awarded Fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for many years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern.

Eligibility and documentation requirements and Fellowship application form are available at http://unjournalismfellowship.org.

Deadline for submission of application is March 22, 2009. Please allow sufficient time for your application to arrive by Friday, March 20, 2009.

For queries and other information, send email to info@unjournalismfellowship.org.

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12 PhD Fellowships at Jena School for Microbial Communication

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research.

Four faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program which includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

JSMC invites applications for 12 PhD Student Fellowships We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Sciences, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- a structured PhD training program including courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects listed on this website. Then download, complete, and submit the ‘Statement of Interest’ form.
Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed ‘Statement of Interest’ form submitted by email to apply-jsmc@uni-jena.de.
DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.

Selected applicants will be invited to a JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June, 2009. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).

Homepage : http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/

Contact address : JSMC - Jena School for Microbial Communication Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jenergasse 8 D-07743 Jena phone: +49 (0)3641-930 420

Keywords : biology, chemistry, physics, medical sciences, biochemistry, jena, phd fellowship
Name : Ulrike Schleier
Email : appl-jsmc@uni-jena.de

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PhD Studentships in Bioinformatics of Next Generation Sequencing Approaches, the University of Exeter

Bioinformatics of next generation sequencing approaches: using 454 and Solexa data to look at insect genomes and transcriptomes, the University of Exeter, UK
Three-year studentship: tuition fees (UK/EU rate) and annual stipend at current research council rate

This PhD will provide training in state of the art bioinformatics both at the genomic and transcriptomic level. It takes advantage of a) the large amount of non-model insect 454 sequence data generated by our laboratory, b) our participation in the Heliconius genome project (3 species being sequenced at Baylor College of Medicine), c) our ongoing collaboration with the Sanger Center with BAC mapping and DNA sequencing and, most importantly, d) our initiation of collaborations with ecology and evolution groups in Cornwall.

The project aims to fill the ‘gap’ generated by the purchase of the Illumina sequencer at Streatham and the analysis of the ‘pump priming’ projects from non-molecular biologists at both Tremough and Streatham Campuses of the University of Exeter.

The student will receive training in the assembly and analysis of large next-generation sequence data sets of both the genome (e.g. Heliconius) and the transcriptome. The student will learn how to annotate ESTs and genomic DNA and to mine the data for items of interest to ‘non-molecular’ biologists e.g. SNPs and micro-satellite markers.

Students with a computing background will be involved in creating state-of-the art software to analyse -omic data derived from non-model species. The exact nature of the project will be decided with the candidate. For example, SNPs will be used to look for gene flow between the different islands of the Scillies to test if gene flow relates to the standing differences seen in eye spot variation between islands in the Meadow Brown (with Dave Hosken). SNPs will also be used to look for gene flow and dispersal between the different populations of the endangered Marsh Fritillary in the South West (with Dave Hodgson and Melanie Smee). Candidates with a Computer Science background wishing to learn about biology, evolution and comparative genomics are especially invited to apply.

Full details are available at:
www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate/newposts

For informal enquiries contact: Prof. Richard ffrench-Constant: rf222[ at ]ex.ac.uk

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ZLOG National Center of Excellence Scholarship in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Zaragoza Logistics Center 2009

The Spanish Ministry of Education and Sciences named Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) as the National Center of Excellence for research in the area of logistics and supply chain management in the year 2006. This recognition puts ZLC in the leading role to define and coordinate the research, development and innovation initiatives across Spain.

In accordance with its objectives, the Foundation through this scholarship aims to grant an opportunity to take part in the ZLOG Program to one highly-qualified Spanish candidate whose only barrier against success is of a financial nature.

Coverage
The scholarship provides full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 to a Spanish student of the academic year 2009-2010.

The scholarship will not include other costs such as living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.

Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation’s regular admissions procedure.

Candidates will be expected to show an extraordinary interest in pursing a career in Logistics and a special need for additional financial aid.

Furthermore, to be eligible candidates must comply with the following criteria:

Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
Spanish citizenship
Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 105 points in the Internet based test.
Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
GMAT score equivalent or higher than 650 or GRE score equivalent or higher than 760. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training - and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5 on the scale of 4.0 or equivalent).
Application Process and Documents
Candidates must fulfil all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit one original copy of the following documents to the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

1. Application form
Each scholarship applicant will fill out the scholarship application form including the following: an essay stating their interests, qualifications, and related experience; a statement describing their economical situation and explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship.

2. Income Statement
Copy of employment contact, last pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students).

3. Copy of Passport

4. Admissions Letter
Copy of the admissions letter to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

All interested applicants should apply directly through the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1ª Planta
E-50009 Zaragoza (SPAIN)
?Phone: +34 (976) 077 603
Fax: +34 (976) 077 601
Skype: zlc_financial_aid_office
Email: financialaid[ at ]zlc.edu.es

Deadline
The deadline for the ZLOG Scholarships application is May 1st 2009. Early application is however encouraged. All supporting documentation to the application must be postmarked by the respective date listed above.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Selection Criteria and Process

The candidates will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:

Average income of the country of origin and the country of residence
Earning potential after having completed the ZLOG Masters Degree
Academic merit as according to résumé
Professional merit as according to résumé
Other financial aid received
Application form: reasons for applying for the scholarship, career goals, vocational plans, awards and honors received, etc.
Other criteria that might affect the objectives of the scholarship
The ZLC Evaluation Committee will identify the finalists by May 15th 2009. Phone interviews may be scheduled with all finalists by May 30th 2009.

Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome and furthermore the scholarship holder will receive an award letter.

Contact information
For further details on how to apply and what qualifications are required for this scholarship, or for information on other programs of financial assistance which may be available please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office.

Co-sponsors
If you are interested in co-sponsoring the ZLOG Scholarship Program, please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office to discuss any proposals and/or possibilities.

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2009 Watson International Scholars of the Environment

Opportunity for African Environmental Leaders to Examine Land-Use History, Science, and Policy
2009 Watson International Scholars of the Environment
1 September - 18 December 2009
The Watson International Scholars of the Environment program brings mid-career environmental leaders from universities, governments, and nongovernmental organizations throughout Africa to Brown University for advanced training in land-change history, sciences, and policies, providing them with the context to enhance the sustainable development capacity in their countries. The opportunity offers an intensive program in sustainable land-use studies to provide mastery of critical concepts, relevant tools, and transferable processes necessary for managing land and ecosystems.

Supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation and endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the program offers scholars time away from their daily responsibilities to learn new skills with a community of scholars applying both theoretical and practice approaches to real world environmental issues.

Full time for three and a half months, participants are involved in courses, workshops, field trips, symposia, mentorship, professional networking, and research projects. The Watson International Scholars of the Environment are active participants, not passive students. All participants will take part in a foundational seminar on African environmental history. Module units focus on land-use science and policy. Drawing on the resources of Brown University, participants will prepare a study on land-use change and policy responses. Participants will integrate data from across disciplines and discuss how their research can inform sound decision-making.

Investment in these leaders is strategic: participants are men and women capable of creating lasting and immediately favorable impacts on the sustainable development of their home institutions, eco-regions, and nations. Accordingly, participants are expected to be at a mid-point within their careers in environmental management, science, and policy fields. The program seeks individuals who want to forge new linkages among ideas and issues, to develop networks among leaders facing similar land-use issues, and to explore alliances with relevant colleagues and institutions for improved personal and institutional effectiveness.

For more information, please visit the official announcement:
http://www.watsoninstitute.org/ge/watson_scholars/

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