Research Doctoral Scholarships
Health and Digital Intervention: Breast cancer prevention
The University of Teesside is offering 12 full-time Research Doctoral Scholarships across a broad range of subject areas including: computing, social science, health sciences, engineering and history. The scholarships are aligned to key areas of research strength within the Institute of Digital Innovation, the Institute for Health Sciences and Social Care, the Social Futures Institute, the Institute for Innovation & Development in Engineering and Applied Science and the Centre for Regional and Local Historical Research. The awards will be for a period of three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,600. Successful applicants should be in a position to take up the scholarships in July 2008 or shortly thereafter.
Research Theme: Health and Digital Intervention: Breast cancer prevention
and education
3. The effects of autobiographical accounts of breast cancer patients and an electronically designed BSE skills program on women’s knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours towards breast self-examination (BSE).
The rationale underpinning this study is the notion that women spend hours on their bodily grooming such as putting up make-up and shaving unwanted hairs. However, giving attention to a part of their body which is vulnerable for tumour development, such as their breasts, is not prioritised. A public-health initiative is needed which promotes breast self examination (BSE) on a daily basis in all women from adolescence onwards, such that it becomes as much part of women’s lives as cleaning their teeth or putting on make-up.
4. The effects of autobiographical accounts of breast cancer patients and an electronic bereavement program on the psychological profile of women suffering from bereavement.
The objective of this study is to examine the effects of an electronic bereavement-coping-enhancement programme, based on the principles of arts-and-laughter therapy, on the psychological profile of women who have experienced bereavement. This research will be guided by the nomadic research philosophy of Fox (1999) based on postmodern philosophical ideas of Levinas, Deleuze and Guattari, in which the researcher (health psychologist) has a caring and engaging role, and in which the concepts of ‘celebration of difference’ and ‘a commitment to engagement’ are the pillars. In line with this, the coping-enhancement program is a personalised intervention which has the form of a continuous process, in which actions and interactions between the woman and the researcher will be constantly geared to the objective of changing maladaptive coping into adaptive coping profiles through the use of blogs on the Internet.
Informal enquiries to Professor Anna van Wersch, email: a.van-wersch@tees.ac.uk.
Research Doctoral Scholarships applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification and ideally a postgraduate qualification. The minimum English language entry level is IELTS 6.5 with no grade below 6.0 or equivalent.
To apply for a scholarship you must contact the Graduate Research School for an application form:
University of Teesside Research Doctoral Scholarships
Graduate Research School
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BA
UK
E-mail: graduateresearchschool@tees.ac.uk or tel: +44(0)1642 738033
Closing date: 25 April 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Research Doctoral Scholarships UK
MSc/PhD students in Wireless Communications Multimedia Signalling
MSc/PhD students in Wireless Communications and Multimedia Signalling
Call for MSc / PhD students in the area of wireless communications and
multimedia signalling NeTS Research Group Universitat Pompeu Fabra,
Barcelona, Spain NeTS is looking for students coming from renowned universities from
around the world, with a very good grade record, who have a very high
interest in wireless communications, specially those based on the IEEE
802.11 principles, including sensor, adhoc, infrastructure WLANs and
mesh networks.
We are also looking for students passionate about
multimedia communications in the Internet, and the protocols
associated to it. We seek students with a strong background on
communications networks, coming from electrical engineering, computer
science or related fields. Paramount is a desire to learn and push the
limits of current technology, as well as providing new insight into
today’s and tomorrow’s networks and services.
The accepted candidates will participate in several projects in tight
cooperation with other researchers from our group. Positions available
are:
1 PhD / MSc position in “Reconfigurable, adaptive and selforganized
sensor networks”. Sensor networks are formed by small, inexpensive and
resource limited devices that can interact with the environment
(sensing or actuating) and communicate wirelessly with other devices.
The work will consist in the design and implementation of a complete
new protocol stack based on collaborative and crosslayer techniques,
including power control routing algorithms, reconfigurable PHY/MAC
protocols and adaptive self organized multihop clustering algorithms.
1 PhD / MSc position in “Modeling adaptive traffic flows over capacity
varying wireless mesh networks”. Current WLANs suffer from various
impairments which reduce their ability to carry multimedia flows
satisfactorily. One of them is the intrinsic variable capacity due to
the multiple transmission rates used and caused by the distributed
random access to the channel. The proposed thesis will consider the
definition of a mathematical framework to analyze multichannel
wireless mesh networks, based on the IEEE 802.11s/n prestandard, in
order to optimize the QoS and signalling mechanisms (e.g. based on P2P
paradigms) to adapt properly the multimedia traffic sources (such as
VoIP, video streaming).
1 PhD / MSc position in “Next Generation Multimedia Signalling for the
multitechnology, multiservice Internet”. The Internet is undergoing a
dramatic evolution through new architectural paradigms, like the NGNs,
P2Pbased signalling and applications, mobile and wireless access
networks and the like. There is a necessity to design a new set of
integrated signalling protocols, which permit to control the
transmission of multimedia traffic over such heterogeneous networks.
IMS is the current best practice in that area, but its many
shortcomings and high complexity suggest to explore new approaches
that go beyond IMS, like P2PSIP based systems. The goal of this PhD,
thus, is to design, evaluate and standardize new signalling protocols
for the Internet of the future. We offer a three year grant to PhD
students with a MSc already finished. Moreover, for students without a
MsC a four year grant is also possible with the requirement to follow
our master program during the first year.
How to apply
Please send your full CV, together with your student record (as
appropriate) and a cover letter stating your interests and goals to:
Dr. Miquel Oliver: miquel.oliver[a-t]upf.edu
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF),
Edifici Estació França, Passeig de la Circumval∙lació, 8. Postal
code: 08003 Barcelona (Spain).
Tel: 93 542 24 51 Fax: 93 542 25 17
Deadline: 1 May 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
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Lowongan BUMN: PT Semen Andalas Indonesia
PT Semen Andalas Indonesia a subsidiary of world leader in cement manufacturing and building material having its operation in Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau and Batam invites you to join our team as:
SALES REPRESENTATIVE – Base in Dumai (Riau)
Requirements:
Bachelor degree from Civil Engineering.
One year experience (fresh graduate welcome to apply).
High computer literate (Spreadsheet, Word and PowerPoint).
Good communication in English (minimum passive).
Customer oriented.
Initiative and flexible.
Strong analyst and interpersonal skills.
The candidates will be responsible for maintaining relationship with retailers and ready mix customers, assisting ready mix customer related to product quality, market survey and sales administration activity in Dumai area.
Kindly send your application letter along with your English comprehensive resume, no later than two weeks from the date of this advertisement to:
Human Resource Division - PT. Semen Andalas Indonesia
Email: semen.andalas@id.lafarge.com
Bank DBS Indonesia, Lowongan Kerja Management Trainee
Jumpstart your career at DBS Indonesia and gain the experience that will take you far.
Asia is where the action is, and so is DBS Indonesia. DBS Indonesia’s commitment to Indonesian economic growth and development has made it to one of the fastest growing joint-venture banks in the country.
DBS Indonesia, a subsidiary of DBS Bank Ltd the largest bank in Singapore and one of Asia’s leading banks, is in search of talents for the following positions:
Management Trainee (MT 001)
(Jakarta Raya - Jakarta Pusat)
Requirements:
Possess Bachelor or Master degree from reputable local/overseas university with a minimum GPA of 3.00
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and proficient in English
Age between 22-26 years old
A highly driven and motivated self starter with a strong commitment in achieving career and personal goals
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will join a competitive and comprehensive 12 months training program in the bank where they will be exposed to the activities of various departments and business units. Graduating candidates will enjoy challenging positions within the bank and have the opportunity to join the prestigious Management Associate Program in the DBS Head Office, Singapore.
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills & experience will be offered to successful applicants. This includes loans (housing, transport, personal) and medical benefit.
Please submit your applications letter and CV to: dbsrecruit1@dbs.com or to:
Human Resources Department, Plaza Permata 9th floor, Jl. M H Thamrin Kav 57, Jakarta Pusat.
On the email subject or the envelope, please put the Position you are applying.
Only the short-listed candidates will be notified. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.
PT. PANASONIC LIGHTING INDONESIA
PT. PANASONIC LIGHTING INDONESIA
URGENTLY REQUIRED
We are a Japanese company, and our product is energy saving lighting with Panasonic brand. Due to a rapid growth in our global market, we challenge qualified candidates who willing to work in Pasuruan, East Java for the following position :
Engineering Staff (ES)
With Requirements :
* Male/Female, with maximum 30 years of age
* Mechanical. Electrical Engineering [S1/D3].
* Have strong analytical & leadership skill
* Experiences in the same field is preferable but fresh graduated are welcome to apply
* Mastering MS. Office Application as a minimum qualification
* Willing to work hard, consistent, and good cooperation
* Must be innovative, outgoing, flexible & energetic
* Willing to live in Pasuruan area
Interested candidates are requested to send in their complete CV in English as an attachment with current & expected salary and recent photograph within 10 (ten) days via email to:
pli.recruit@id.panasonic.com
Please put the position applied ES on the subject line.
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Deadline : 27 April 2008
Team Assistant @ World Bank
The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for development. Its primary focus is to fight against poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world.
The World Bank is urgently seeking committed individuals to fill the position of “Team Assistant”.
A qualified applicant must possess the following qualifications:
1. A university degree or college level of education.
2. Have minimum of 4 years working experience.
3. Successful completion of World Bank’s English grammar and keyboard test, and standard Microsoft Office application tests.
4. Strong client responsiveness or service orientation.
5. Possess high level of initiative.
6. Ability to work as an integral part of the team’s work and program.
7. Willingness to work overtime when required.
8. Proficiency in using advanced functions of standard computer packages, including desktop publishing and SAP.
9. Strong English language skills (verbal and written), including ability to draft standard correspondence and edit basic materials using proper grammar, punctuation and style.
10. Good knowledge of and some experience in specialized administrative/operational support functions (e.g., database management, knowledge management, task management, major event/course planning, etc.).
Complete job description is available at our website: www.worldbank.org/id.
Applicant shall submit written application including cover letter, CV, and references (at least three names with full contact details) in an envelope and indicate the code “TA” on the right top corner of the envelope.
Application should be submitted no later than 11 April 2008 to:
Human Resources Unit
The World Bank Office Jakarta
Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) Building, Tower 2, 13th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190.
Application will be treated strictly confidential and only short-listed candidates will receive responses.
Late submissions will not be considered; phone inquiries and incoming applications through e-mail will not be accepted.
12 PhD Scholarships in Software Engineering, LERO, Ireland
New Structured PhD in Software Engineering
12 Scholarships available
Are you interested in:
a leading-edge curriculum drawn from four of Ireland’s leading
universities.
access to a critical mass of world-class software researchers who
form an expert advisory board for each student
generous PhD studentships covering stipend, equipment and fees –
awarded on a competitive basis
ability to leverage your research collaborations with leading
research institutions and industry worldwide
If so, this course is for you
The Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering (LGSSE), the main
education initiative of Lero - the Irish Software Engineering
Research Centre, offers a four-year PhD program provided jointly by
the four leading Irish Universities involved in Lero (Dublin City
University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and
University of Limerick). The LGSSE program cycle begins in September
2008. The first year includes taught modules in research theory and
practice, as well as technical software engineering modules. Also
during the first year the candidate will prepare a research proposal
that will be the basis for a three-year individual research project.
In this way LGSSE combines the best features of the European and USA
models of PhD education.
Visit our website at: www.lgsse.ie
Entry requirements (one of the following):
At least a 2.1 honours (or equivalent) computer/engineering-related
bachelors degree,
At least a 2.1 honours (or equivalent) bachelor’s degree in a non-
computing (preferably a numerate) related subject, together with at
least five years of software-related work experience,
A computer/engineering-related masters degree,
A master’s degree in another domain, together with at least five
years of software-related work experience.
For further information please contact:
Professor Brian Fitzgerald
Program Director
Tel: +353-61-202720
Email: lgsse@lero.ie
Ms Patsy Feighery
Program Administrator
Tel : +353-61-233782
The official website.
55 PhD Studentships at University of the West of Scotland, UK
University of the West of Scotland PhD Studentship Scheme
http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/research-studentships.asp
Driven by an ambitious strategic research plan and building upon its
5 and 4 rated grades in RAE 2001, through targeted investment, the
University is to award 55 full-time studentships in areas where
further improved research performance is projected:
The PhD Studentship Scheme will offer the following benefits:
Exemption from the payment of annual fees
£6000 annual stipend
Studentships are open to UK/EU candidates with a first degree in a
relevant discipline and International students on a full fee paying
basis.
Deadline for all applications is Friday 9 May 2008.
15 projects in Business School
4 projects in School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery
9 projects in School of Computing
18 projects in School of Engineering and Science
2 projects in School of Media, Language and Music
6 projects in School of Social Sciences
3 projects in School of Education
Beasiswa Brunai: The Brunel International Scholarship 2008
Brunel University is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. The University distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Brunel University is delighted to announce scholarships totaling
£100,000 to international applicants to the University, available to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. This year, our awards are divided into 40 scholarships of £2,500 per student and are open to any international student who holds a conditional or unconditional offer from Brunel for September 2008/2009.
The application form can be filled out online and be returned either by email or by post. Potential applicants should read all the notes and guidance within the application form before submission. Please see the menu to the left to view the timeline of events and to read tips from past winners.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 28 May 2008
For more information please click official website.
Research Scholarship in Biomedical Signal Processing, Australia
Fee waiver scholarship is available from April 2008 to work on 4 Months, CDU/NTG-funded, cross-disciplinary project on the design of high performance automatic diagnostic tools from a human factors perspective. The School of Engineering and Information Technology is undertaking the signal processing aspects of the project which involves measurement and processing of ECG and EEG signals and also human performance measurement and analysis during heat stress, sleep apnoea, and evoked potentials trials in both calm and adverse weather conditions. Experimental testing, simulation studies and theoretical modelling will also be undertaken. Three PhD students are working on the overall aspects of the project and the accepted research student will develop multivariable signal processing techniques to relate changes in biomedical signals to the performance of human diseases.
Applicants must possess strong academic record. Skills required are the ability to work across subject boundaries, core strength in signal processing and/or pattern recognition algorithms and the desire to work within a team. Good oral and written English skills are required.
Take in consideration that the visa process will take around two months. Preferred start date 1st June, 2008 and finishing date 1st October 2008.
Deadline for receiving applications: 10th April 2008 *sorry, I was late posting this article*
Acceptance letter will be sent by post and a PDF file in 12th April 2008 to the successful applicant’s e-mail.
Please send your CV with two recommendation letters to:
Mohamed Elgendi
Senior Researcher
School of Engineering and Information Technology
Charles Darwin University
Australia
Tel: +61(0)411 884 199
Email: mohamed.elgendi[ at ]cdu.edu.au
Partial Fee Waiver Scholarships, the Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester, UK
Partial fee waiver scholarships available to International students to undertake a Development related Masters in one of the following postgraduate taught programmes within the Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester:
* MSc Organisational Change & Development
* MSc International Development: Urban Development
* MSc Globalisation & Development
* MSc Industry, Trade & Development
* MSc Development Finance
* MA International Development: Public Policy & Management
Further details available from:
Paul Arrowsmith
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
School of Environment & Development
University of Manchester
Arthur Lewis Building, Rm 2.022
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Tel: 0044 161 275 0800
Fax: 0044 161 275 0421
Email: Paul.Arrowsmith[ at ]manchester.ac.uk
Software Engineering Research Scholarship (Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation), Australia
Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to software engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle.
To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature:
- Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.07.003)
- Quantitative risk-based security prediction for component-based systems with explicitly modeled attack profiles (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2007.11.716)
- Early quality prediction of component-based systems – A generic framework (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.014)
Your Benefits:
Basically, the benefits can be summarised as follows:
* You will work on real-world research problems. (There will always be opportunities to cooperate with major software and systems engineering companies.)
* You will be trained in all skills that are required to successfully finish you research project. Our goal is to help you develop the skills, connections, and opportunities required, that ensure a successful postgraduate career.
* You will create research outputs at the highest standards. In today’s world, it is not only enough to be good, students must be great and competitive compared to other graduate students. Please have a look at our own research outputs.
* You will get optimal and continuous supervision. My goal is to give you strong support on your research from a technical side. However, we also try to help my students to develop their personal skills. If you like to know more about my supervision style, we can provide contact details of recently graduated students as reference.
* You study in a friendly and cooperative environment. Australia is known for its friendliness.
We require:
We are interested in a PhD student who has an excellent academic record (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 85%) with background in one or more of the following areas:
- probabilistic logics and probabilistic verification
- probabilistic model checking
- quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security
- software engineering (in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, etc.)
- software architectures and architecture evaluation
- formal methods in system design
- statistics
Since this project involves working with other PhD students and industrial partner, communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are especially required.
The scholarship carries a value of AUS$20,000+ p.a., with fee exemption for both Australian and international students. The selection process will be competitive. If you are interested in the research project, please provide the following information via email to lgrunske[ at ] swin.edu.au:
- detailed curriculum vitae
- an (electronic) copy of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 85% or GPA 3.70/4)
- evidence of English proficiency for non native English speaker (officially required is an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, practically scores above 7.0 are preferred).
Post-doctoral Opportunity in Systems Biology, University of Wisconsin, USA
What might you gain while pursuing post-doctoral research in the Yin lab?
1. Hands-on training in the emerging and exciting area of systems biology, focusing on virus-host interactions,
2. Experience in how to integrate research, teaching and learning (see www.delta.wisc.edu) — skills that are highly valued by academic employers and funding agencies,
3. Guidance by a mentor who has a strong record of placing students and post-docs in stimulating academic (Caltech, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Tufts, UConn-Storrs, UC-Berkeley), government, and industry positions,
4. Opportunities for personal growth at a world-class university, located in safe, attractive and affordable city surrounded by beautiful lakes.
We are advancing new technologies to better understand the growth, spread and evolution of viruses. Active NIH-supported projects are in three areas: (1) flow-enhanced spread and characterization of infections in microfluidic devices, (2) phenotype distributions from measurements and models of infections initiated by single virus particles, (3) dynamics of virus populations in anti-viral environments. Systems of current interest are influenza virus and vesicular stomatitis virus. The most competitive applicants will be exceptionally creative, highly-motivated individuals with experience in:
Quantitative biology: methods to detect and/or quantify nucleic acids, proteins, viruses, virus-like particles, activation of innate immunity. Experience in microscopy, construction or characterization of live-cell reporters of gene expression, quantitative imaging and image analysis would be especially valuable
or
Engineering or physical sciences: modeling or simulation of reactive systems, fluid and particle dynamics, or microfluidics, with emphasis on the development of data-driven mechanistic models. Experience in parameter estimation, sensitivity analysis and model-discrimination would be especially valuable.
Madison, Wisconsin is routinely ranks at the top of national surveys of ‘best places to live,’ and post-docs here thrive on a rich diversity of outdoor and cultural opportunities. Forward your CV with cover letter, and have three letters of reference sent to John Yin by e-mail (yin[ at ]engr.wisc.edu), fax (608/262-5434) or regular mail: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706-1607 USA.
PhD Students in Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Two PhD students in biomedical engineering (one computational and one experimental) are sought at ETH Zurich within an international collaborative project with The University of Western Australia and the University of Bern, Switzerland. The goal of this project is to improve the understanding of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and to find novel treatments for this condition.
Job description and candidate profile (computational position)
The successful candidate is expected to work on the combined computational and analytical modeling of the interaction of intracranial blood flow with the dynamics of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The basis of the models will be magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) datasets. This candidate must have a:
* Master degree or equivalent in mechanical or biomedical engineering or a similar field
* Solid background in applied computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
* Programming experience in C, Fortran or other high-level languages
* Solid command of the English language, both written and spoken
Experience with fluid structure interaction (FSI) simulations, medical image processing and parallel programming are of advantage.
Job description and candidate profile (experimental position)
The successful candidate is expected to work experimentally on the development and construction of a computer controlled physical phantom of the human cranial and spinal spaces. The candidate will research with this phantom the effects of a set of physiologic parameters on the onset and progression of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This candidate must have a:
* Master degree or equivalent in mechanical or biomedical engineering or a similar field
* Good understanding of fluid and solid mechanics
* Fundamental understanding of the working principles of sensors and actuators
* Experience in computer control of sensors and actuators
* Solid command of the English language, both written and spoken
A background in measurement and control and previous experimental work are of advantage.
Institution profile
ETH Zurich is the study, research and work place of 18,000 people from 80 nations. It is located in the center of Europe in Zurich, Switzerland. Twenty-one Nobel Laureates are connected with ETH Zurich. About 350 professors in 16 departments teach mainly in the engineering sciences and architecture, system-oriented sciences, mathematics and natural sciences areas and carry out research that is highly valued worldwide.
Application
If you fit one of the above profiles and are interested in working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, please e-mail us your application containing your CV, letter of motivation, grades obtained during your bachelor and master studies, and the contact information of two or three references.
Dr. Vartan Kurtcuoglu
ETH Zurich, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Laboratory of Thermodynamics in Emerging Technologies
Phone: +41 44 632 69 14
E-mail: vartan.kurtcuoglu@ethz.ch
Web: www.ltnt.ethz.ch
12 PhD Scholarships at University of Teesside, UK
Research Doctoral Scholarships
Research areas
The awards are for three years and include fees (home/EU or
international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,600. You should be
in a position to take up the Scholarships in July 2008 or shortly
thereafter.
Projects awarded scholarships
Research theme: Entertainment Computing
A new development and deployment paradigm for pervasive multi-user
games.
Informal enquiries to Professor Marc Cavazza, email:
m.o.cavazza@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Digital Innovation
Developing a psychological model of users’ experience of human-
computer interaction in web-based systems. Interaction experience of
Web 2.0 sites.
More information about the Digital Innovation project (word - 29kb)
Informal enquiries to Professor Paul van Schaik, email: p.van-
schaik@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Health and Digital Intervention - breast cancer
prevention and education
The effects of autobiographical accounts of breast cancer patients
and an electronically designed BSE skills programme on women’s
knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours towards breast self-examination
(BSE).
More information about the breast cancer prevention and education
project - self examination (word - 31kb)
The effects of autobiographical accounts of breast cancer patients
and an electronic bereavement programme on the psychological profile
of women suffering from bereavement.
More information about the breast cancer prevention and education
project - electronic bereavement programme (word - 31kb)
Informal enquiries to Professor Anna van Wersch, email: a.van-
wersch@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Digital Innovation in Social Context - gender, older
people and Web 2.0 connections
Developing a sociological approach to understanding the impact of
gender and age upon people’s experiences of on-line social networking
and virtual communities.
More information about the Digital Innovation in Social Context
project (word - 31kb)
Informal enquiries to Professor Eileen Green, email:
e.e.green@tees.ac.uk or c.singleton@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Virtual Rehabilitation
Virtual-reality augmented rehabilitation to improve postural
stability in older people with chronic pain.
More information about the Virtual Rehabilitation project - chronic
pain (word - 30kb)
Virtual reality augmented rehabilitation to improve exercise quality
and frequency for people with low back pain.
More information about the Virtual Rehabilitation project - back
pain (word - 30kb)
Informal enquiries to Dr Denis Martin, email: d.martin@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Creative Digital Technologies and Sustainability -
applications to built environment
Environmental impact assessment models of built environment and urban
development using intelligent visual simulation and GIS.
More information about the applications to built environment project
(word - 30kb)
Application of serious games and 4D planning to health and safety
training on design and site construction processes.
More information about the application of serious games and 4D
planning to health and safety training project (word - 30kb)
Informal enquiries to Professor Nashwan Dawood, email:
n.n.dawood@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: Advanced Processing and Manufacture - smart systems
Microfluidic device for DNA analysis in healthcare.
Informal enquiries to Professor Zulf Ali, email: z.ali@tees.ac.uk.
Intelligent device for spectroscopic chemical imaging for security
applications.
More information about the Advanced Processing and Manufacture
project (word - 30kb)
Informal enquiries to Dr Meez Islam, email: m.islam@tees.ac.uk.
Research theme: The Media and Regional Culture 1800-2010
The media and regional culture: comparative perspectives on North
East England and East Anglia, 1800-2010.
More information about the Media and Regional Culture 1800-2010
project (word - 30kb)
Informal enquiries to Dr Robert Lee, email: r.lee@tees.ac.uk.
Applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree
or equivalent qualification and ideally a postgraduate qualification.
The minimum English language entry level is IELTS 6.5 with no grade
below 6.0 or equivalent.
How to apply
To apply contact the Graduate Research School for an application form:
University of Teesside Research Doctoral Scholarships,
Graduate Research School, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough,
Tees Valley TS1 3BA, UK.
Email: graduateresearchschool@tees.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1642 738033.
http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/research/scholarships.cfm
Closing date: 25 April 2008, 12.00 noon.
