(subject to agreement, starting date: January 2008)
We wish to recruit a PhD student to work with Dr Yang Yang on a joint Toshiba Research Europe and UCL project focussing on the development of future intelligent self-configuring wireless networks. This research project will apply cognitive radio, machine learning, and biological inspired techniques to enable wireless networks have the capability of learning, reasoning, analysing and adjusting system parameters across different network layers, in order to achieve network self-organisation and optimal performance. Our research methodologies will involve algorithm development, performance evaluation, computer simulation and, if possible, testbed experiments.
Applicants are required to have an MSc degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, good knowledge of communication networks, sound analytical skills and programming skills (e.g. NS2, Matlab, C/C++, or Java), and effective written and verbal communication skills. It is desirable that the applications have some R&D experience in cognitive radio, machine learning, radio resource management, MAC protocols, traffic analysis or wireless QoS. A good track record of publications is a plus, but not a necessary requirement.
This PhD studentship is tax-free and is for three years (Jan 2008 - Jan 2011). It will cover the UCL tuition fees (up to 16K pounds per annum for an overseas student) and a stipend of around 1200 pounds per month to cover the student’s living expenses in London.
The following is a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities:
* Design and analyse novel intelligent algorithms for self-organised wireless networks.
* Develop a simulation platform for performance evaluation.
* Prepare progress reports on research ideas and results for Toshiba.
* Contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed journals.
* Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Dr Yang Yang, Email: y.yang[at]ee.ucl.ac.uk , Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3973.
To apply, please summit your PhD application form online through http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/
Please put Dr. Yang Yang’s name as your potential supervisor and mention your interest in “Toshiba PhD Studentship”.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th December 2007.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
PhD Studentship in Wireless Networks, University College London, UK
PhD from Medical Theoretical Center in Dresden, TU Dresden, Germany
One PhD position and a stipend for one Research Assistant are available in the Medical Theoretical Center in Dresden in the fields of “Pluripotency and Germ Stem Cells” and “Meiotic chromosome behaviour in mammals”
Both the PhD and the full time Research Assistant position are available from the 1st of January 2008 in the laboratory of Dr. Attila Tóth. Applications are currently accepted and positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.
Successful candidates will participate in one of two projects:
One project aims to develop strategies for in vitro generation of pluripotent stem cells from testis derived germ stem cells. The work will include: a genetic screen to identify and characterize factors that can induce pluripotency in germ stem cells, cell culture experiments, bioinformatics, mouse genetics and biochemistry.
The other project focuses on the genetic and biochemical analysis of novel meiotic genes, identified by our laboratory, that play important roles in meiotic recombination and in meiotic chromosome behaviour in mice.
The qualified applicant should have some theoretical background in molecular biology, and some laboratory experience (In the case of Research Assistant this can be bachelor’s degree and practical work or Master’s degree, MTA is not sufficient on its own).
Interested candidates should send a short description of their scientific interest, their CV and the contact details of two or three references to Dr. Attila Tóth, e-mail: Attila.toth[at]mailbox.tu-dresden.de
website link click here.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
PhD Positions at The Earth System Sciences Research School (ESSRES), Germany
The Earth System Sciences Research School (ESSRES), funded by the German Helmholtz Association, offers 12 PhD-positions for outstanding young scientists in the topical field of earth system science.
The Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research Bremerhaven, the Institute of Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen, and the Jacobs University Bremen, provide a unique research environment in Germany, bridging the gap between traditional disciplines. The ESSRES combines observations, modelling, and data analysis in order to understand and decipher the complex earth’s climate system and their interaction with the biosphere.
Areas of study include:
* Biogeoscience (e.g., carbon cycle, ecosystem analysis)
* Climate dynamics (e.g., earth system modelling)
* Geoinformatics (e.g., data management, GIS application)
* Geology (e.g., sediment cores)
* Geophysics (e.g., structure of marine sediments, palaeo bathymetry)
* Glaciology (e.g., ice core analysis)
* Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere (e.g., trace gases, aerosols, clouds)
Accompanying courses in earth system science contain a great deal of necessary technical and specialised areas: specialists from the institutes as well as national and international collaboration partners will give lectures about fundamental concepts of the related research fields, and provide knowledge through expert courses on special themes. Students of the ESSRES will be given the opportunity to attend conferences and summer schools, excursions, as well as visits at international partner institutes. Furthermore, the PhD programme includes compulsory courses on presentation techniques, communication and scientific management.
The Helmholtz Research School on Earth System Science (ESSRES) invites suitable candidates to apply for a PhD position in our International PhD Programme which is going to start on 1st June, 2008.
Applicants with a Masters degree or a Diploma (or equivalent) in Biology, Biogeochemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Geology, Informatics, Mathematics, or related fields will be considered.
Applicants are currently enrolled in a degree leading to a Master’s or equivalent must have been awarded their degree prior to the start of the courses in October 2008.
The online application will accept submissions for the first round from 15 November, 2007, with deadline 31st January, 2008. Successful candidates are notified in spring 2008. The duration of the PhD stipend is 3 years. Students have the opportunity to obtain their PhD degree at the University of Bremen or Jacobs University.
Application Details and Admission Requirements can be found at: http://www.earth-system-science.org
Contact:
Dr. Klaus Grosfeld - ESSRES Coordinator -
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Bussestrasse 24
D - 27570 Bremerhaven
Germany
phone: +49 (0)471 4831 1765
email: info[at]earth-system-science.de
Deadline: 31st January, 2008
PhD Studentship in Climate Downscaling, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
A Canadian research network on climate downscaling has provided funding for a Ph.D./M.Sc. student in the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, at the Univ. of British Columbia. Research would involve using machine learning/statistical methods (e.g. neural networks, kernel methods) to downscale the coarse-resolution global climate/weather model outputs to finer, local scales. Applications include precipitation and extreme weather forecasts, and climate change scenarios.
Please apply online at this site, or contact
Prof. William Hsieh, E-mail: whsieh[ at ]eos.ubc.ca, website: http://www.ocgy.ubc.ca/~william/index.html
Vacant PhD Position at the University of Bonn
Research field:
Numerical modeling of atmospheric chemical processes
Position:
A PhD position is available at the Meteorological Institute of the University of Bonn. Together with another Postdoc student, the applicant will work within a common research project of the Meteorological Institutes of the Universities of Bonn and Mainz and the Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry in Mainz.
Contract:
The research is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It is limited to a three year period with a salary TVL 13/2.
Proposed research of the project:
Numerical modeling of chemical processes in the atmosphere is essential to increase our understanding of atmospheric composition and its changes induced by human activity. In recent years, global-scale atmospheric models have been developed that calculate the concentration and processing of atmospheric trace constituents. However, for key problems, e.g. local air quality and long-range transport from local sources, the development of high-resolution models is essential. In this project such a model will be developed.
The model will be driven by consistent meteorological and chemical fields. This will be achieved through an online coupling of the global ECHAM5/MESSy system with the COSMO-model of the German Meteorological Service. First applications of the newly developed model COSMO-MESSy will serve to investigate its capabilities for a detailed analysis of field measurements, the direct simulation of mesoscale chemical perturbations like dust and biomass burning plumes, as well as an assessment and forecast of local air quality.
Qualifications:
Diploma/Master in meteorology, physics, informatics, mathematics or related fields.
Experience with numerical modeling of atmospheric processes.
Skills in Linux, FORTRAN, IDL or others.
Aplications:
Until end of December 2007 at the address:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Meteorological Institute
University of Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn
Email: abott[at]uni-bonn.de
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Geschaeftsfuehrender Direktor
Meteorologisches Institut
Universitaet Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn
Germany
Tel: +49-(0)228-735189
Fax: +49-(0)228-735188
http://www.meteo.uni-bonn.de/Deutsch/Mitarbeiter/ABott/index.html
Sunday, November 25, 2007
SCHLUMBERGER Foundation Scholarship
Faculty for the Future
Forty-three academics were awarded Faculty for the Future grants in 2006-2007 bringing our current total to 67 women from 25 countries.
Women in science and technology
Faculty for the Future is a strategic partnership with the education sector in emerging economies to encourage women in their pursuit of academic careers in science and technology. Building on our worldwide network of university relationships, this program provides funding for advanced graduate study. The long-term goal is to support role models and improve gender balance at the faculty level so that more young women are attracted into scientific disciplines.
Grant recipients in the Faculty for the Future program are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers.
Eligibility
Women must meet the following criteria:
- are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences and related technologies
- have a proven track record demonstrating commitment to teaching
- demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to encourage young women in to the sciences
- have a strong academic record, with teaching and research experience.
Schlumberger Foundation Grants range from USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year and may be renewed up to two times subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the costs of study and living in the chosen location.
Application process
Schlumberger in Nigeria is running in-country preselection processes. If you are from Nigeria, submit your application form by December 15 2007 to nigeriafftf@slb.com.
All other candidates should apply directly to the Schlumberger Foundation. Applications must be submitted by November 30 2007.
2007-2008 Application Form (228 KB ZIP)
Conditional awards may be made prior to acceptance at graduate school; funding is often a requirement for admission. However, all awards are subject to admission to an appropriate graduate program. Please do not apply if you will not be starting your study program before spring 2009.
http://www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture.asp
PhD Studentship in Opthalmology - University College, London
Pressure damage to the optic nerve head in glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness and is currently incurable. Recent experimental work has demonstrated that an adult stem cell, the olfactory ensheathing cell, can structurally and functionally repair spinal cord tract and root injuries, and that these cells also stimulate the regeneration of optic nerve fibres. This PhD project will investigate transferring the application of these cells to optic nerve damage. The student will be supervised by Professor P T Khaw (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) and Professor G Raisman (UCL Institute of Neurology).
Applicants should have a first class honours degree or equivalent in a related subject. The studentship can only be awarded to students from India, China, and the developing world countries, as defined by the OECD (see www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/eligibility.htm for details of eligible countries).
This studentship is available immediately and offers a stipend of £14,600 plus fees at the overseas student rate. This Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award is partly funded by the Medical Research Council and the charity Fight for Sight.
Interest applicants may get further information from j.molyneux@ucl.ac.ukand an application form is available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission.
*UCL is an equal opportunities employer.*
Closing Date: 7th December.
Job Vacancy For Geologist
A Malaysian based Multinaltional Oil Company, is looking for qualified professional to fill these following positions;
Sr. Geologist (Sr.GG)
Requirement:
1. Degree in Geology
2. Minimum 10 years experience in the oil and gas sector with at lest 5 years in the operating environment.
3. Knowledgeable in planning and executing seismic survey and processing
4. On-the-job experience of integrated prospect evaluation and resource assessment with modern technology, maturing prospects and make decision for optimally drilling them cost effectively
5. Have full expertise in life of field cycle starting from initial exploration appraisal right up to field development and subsequent exploitation
6. The incumbent should be fully conversant in English communication skill, both oral & writing.
Geologist (GG)
Requirement
1. Degree in Geology
2. Minimum 3 years experience in the oil and gas sector covering Exploration & Development Geology.
3. Experience in integrated prospect evaluation and resource assessment with modern technology, maturing prospects for optimal drilling
4. The incumbent should be fully conversant in English communication skill, both oral & writing.
Send your resume to recruitment.geoscience@petro-hr.com with position title as the email subject before 30 November 2007. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Lowongan CPNS - DPD
DEWAN PERWAKILAN DAERAH
SEKRETARIAT JENDERAL
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P E N G U M U M A N
Nomor :KP.310/ 72 /DPD/XI/2007
Dengan ini diumumkan bahwa Sekretariat Jenderal Dewan Perwakilan Daerah Republik Indonesia akan menyelenggarakan Seleksi Penerimaan Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil (CPNS) formasi tahun anggaran 2007 dengan kualifikasi pendidikan, persyaratan dan tata cara pelamaran sebagai berikut :
I. NAMA JABATAN DAN KUALIFIKASI PENDIDIKAN
Kualifikasi pendidikan Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil (CPNS) yang akan diterima pada Tahun Anggaran 2007, sesuai dengan formasi CPNS yang telah ditetapkan adalah sebagai berikut :
Untuk informasi lebih lengkap, silakan klik di sini
Lowongan CPNS - Depdiknas 2007
PENGUMUMAN PENERIMAAN CPNS DEPARTEMEN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL TAHUN 2007
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional RI Direktorat Jenderal Peningkatan Mutu Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan membuka penerimaan CPNS tahun 2007.
informasi selengkapnya di sini
Lowongan CPNS - Depkes 2007
DEPARTEMEN KESEHATAN
REPUBLIK INDONESIA
P E N G U M U M A N
NOMOR : KP.01.02.1.3.0229
PENERIMAAN CALON PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DEPARTEMEN KESEHATAN
TAHUN ANGGARAN 2007
Departemen Kesehatan RI membuka kesempatan bagi Warga Negara Indonesia pria dan wanita lulusan D-III dan Sarjana untuk diangkat sebagai CPNS Pusat yang akan ditempatkan di seluruh Kantor Pusat dan Unit Pelaksana Teknis milik Departemen Kesehatan di da
DAerah.
Untuk informasi selengkapnya, klik di sini
Untuk informasi alokasi Jawa Timur, klik di sini
Vacancy at PT.BANK SYARIAH MANDIRI
We are the fastest growing Sharia Bank in Indonesia is currently seeking for people who will feel blessed to work with the Bank. We invite professionals and highly motivated people to apply for job vacancies as follows
Secretary to President Director (SPD)
The requirements :
* Minimum 3 years experience at similar position.
* Minimum Education S-1 with IPK 3,25 or above from reputable university.
* Able to communicate in English (speaking & writing).
* Computer Literate.
* Energetic, able to work in speed and under pressure.
* Good in performance and pleasant personality.
* Highly committed to the Bank.
* Preferably Female.
The supporting documents needed as follows:
* Letter of application
* Curriculum Vitae
* Recent photograph (2 sheet of 3X4 Size)
* Stating the position code at the top left side of the envelope: (SPD) for Secretary to President Director
* Any supporting documents (graduation sertificate, transcript, training/courses sertificate, etc)
If you think you fit the above requirement, please send your resume and any supporting documents to:
PT. BANK SYARIAH MANDIRI
Recruitment & Selection
Divisi Sumberdaya Insani
Gd. Menara BDN Lt 5
Jl. Kebon Sirih No. 83
Jakarta Pusat
or
e-mail: recruitment[at]syariahmandiri.co.id
Vacancy at PT Astra International, Tbk (Head Office)
PT Astra International Tbk is a large and solid Company with wide business interest in automotive, financial services, heavy equipment, agribusiness, information technology, and infrastructure sectors.
We are currently seeking for professional candidates with strong analytical ability, high sense of achievement, ability to work under pressure, and fluency in English (both oral and written) to join Astra winning team.
The available positions is as follow:
1. Senior Architect - Internet Systems & IT Security
2. Senior Architect - Microsoft Windows Servers Systems
3. Senior Architect - Information Security
1. Senior Architect - Internet Systems & IT Security
(Jakarta Raya - Jakarta)
Requirements:
* Having min 6 years of hands-on experience in the design & implementation of Internet & Security system infrastructure
* Having min 3 years of hands-on experience in the assessment & hardening of the security of the systems, network & security infrastructure
* Education min S1 in Computer Science or Engineering
* Having relevant certification is a plus (CEH, RHCE)
* Permanent base
2. Senior Architect - Microsoft Windows Servers Systems
(Jakarta Raya - Jakarta)
Requirements:
* Having min 6 years of hands-on experience in the design & implementation of business solutions on Microsoft Windows Server system platform
* Education min S1 in Computer Science or Engineering
* Having MCSE certification is a plus
* Permanent base
3. Senior Architect - Information Security
(Jakarta Raya - Jakarta)
Requirements:
* Having min 6 years of hands-on experience in the design & implementation of of some areas in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
* Having hands-on experience in the development & implementation of Business Continuity Plan & Disaster recovery Plan
* Education min S1 in computer science or engineering
* Having relevant certification is a plus (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CBCP)
* Permanent base
Please send your Application Letter and CV to:
ASTRA RECRUITMENT CENTER
PT Astra International Tbk
Jl. Gaya Motor Raya No. 8 Sunter II
Jakarta Utara 14330
Kode: ARC - CIST
or
Email to: ati.kurniasari[at]ai.astra.co.id
Deadline: 20-12-07
Sunday, November 18, 2007
MS/PhD Fellowships at Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Petroleum Institute (PI) is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies leading to Masters and Ph.D. degrees. Current major areas of interest include chemical, electrical, mechanical, petroleum and geosciences engineering.
The Institute will launch its Masters program from Fall 2007 and its strategic five-year plan calls for the launch of the Ph.D. program in Fall 2010. In the interim period, qualified students who meet the admission requirements of both the PI and the selected partner institution can do their course work and carry out their doctoral research through a joint program between the PI and the partner institution, with the understanding that the degree will be conferred by the partner institution.
Qualifications/required skills:
Candidates with excellent academic credentials are invited to apply. They will be expected to have a B.S. degree from a well recognized university. For individuals from non-English countries, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required.
Chemical Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/ce/index.php
Electrical Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/ee/index.php
Mechanical Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/me/index.php
Petroleum Engineering: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/pe/index.php
Stipend / Benefits:
Stipend is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package, including a twelve-month base stipend, on-campus room and board, medical insurance, and travel funds to attend conferences and stays at PI’s partner institutions. Applicant must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-award physical examination. The UAE levies no income taxes.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit (preferably in Word or pdf form) the following as an attachment with their email:
* a letter of interest, which addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the fellowship;
* a current resume with detailed summary of academic achievements and credentials;
* an official copy of academic records, and
* at least three letters of recommendation in support of the candidate’s application.
Send all requested materials to the Recruiting Coordinator at The Petroleum Institute (recruiting-coordinator[at]pi.ac.ae).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. The initial phase of receiving applications will close by November 30, 2007.
Find details in: http://pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/gf/index.php
PhD positions in Rehabilitation Robotics, University of Bremen, Germany
The Institute of Automation, University of Bremen, Germany, has openings for three PhD positions (E 13 TV-L) – under the condition of job release – in the project AMaRob (www.amarob.de,www.iat.uni-bremen.de/page.php/friend2). The Institute of Automation has a strong tradition in robotics and image processing, and scientists and students from more than nine countries are working at the institute.
The qualified candidate will join an already existing team, and should carry out high level research in the field of
• Safety and software architecture or
• Grasping with Local Sensors or
• Intelligent Environments at Workplaces
In the following, these fields are described in more detail:
Emphasis on Safety and Software Architecture
As the rehabilitation robot operates in the vicinity of humans, the safety of the system is a very important issue. The candidate should apply available and research new solutions for increasing the safety of the system and especially within the software, as well as introduce methodologies which insure the quality of software.
Emphasis on Grasping with Local Sensors
This field focuses on robust grasping of different objects by using local sensors. Object grasping is a central issue for a robotic system that includes manipulators. There have been a lot of research activities in this field, but the desired robustness is still not achieved. Recent developments of smaller and more powerful sensors, as well as more capable grippers offer a broad range of possibilities for further improvements. Moreover, including learning strategies would add further enhancements not only from the practical, but also from the scientific point of view.
Emphasis on Intelligent Environment at Workplaces
The most common understanding of “intelligent” environments is to introduce, within living environments, facilities that are capable of ambient computing. The objective is to support the human being in his activities of daily living. In contrast, our focus is to support a rehabilitation robotic system with smart environmental components and thus reduce the technical complexity of the robot system or to be able to solve certain robot tasks at all. Within the AMaRob project, different scenarios shall be realized that support strongly disabled persons at workplaces to reintegrate these persons into the working life.
Within this proposed field the candidate will be responsible for developing methodologies of integrating actuators and sensors into the scenarios as well as into the software architecture.
Prerequisites:
- Dipl.-Ing. or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other comparable studies
- Very experienced in object-oriented programming in C++ and modelling with UML
Optional Experiences:
- Working with Linux
- CASE-tool supported Model Driven Development (Rhapsody/Telelogic)
Applications:
Interested candidates should send an application to Professor Axel Gräser, ag[at]iat.uni-bremen.de.
The application must contain:
- A complete C.V.
- Complete examination documents BSc., MSc., …
- A short description of ideas for a thesis in the above mentioned fields
- Names and full addresses of 2-3 scientists who may be asked for a recommendation
Deadline for Application: 30.11.2007
As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority.
More information can be obtained by contacting:
Prof. Dr. Axel Graeser
Institut für Automatisierungstechnik
Universität Bremen
Otto Hahn Allee NW1
D-28359 Bremen
Phone.: ++49-421-218-7326 / 7523
Fax.: ++49-421-218-4596 / 4707
Mobile: ++49-177-79 79 036
AG[at]IAT.UNI-BREMEN.DE
http://www.iat.uni-bremen.de
website link:
http://www.iat.uni-bremen.de/sixcms/media.php/85/PhDPositionsInRehaRobotics.pdf
