Denmark : PhD scholarships in Finance

General information:

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent of ½ year’s work (840 work hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with DKK 24.080 (app.3.229 EUR) monthly up to DKK 29.341 (app. 3935 EUR) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totalling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary.

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The PhD student will be enrolled at PhD School in Economics and Management. Please see the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, http://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes.

The application (see link below) must include a project description of up to 5 pages. This research proposal should contain a presentation of an original research question, a description of the theoretical framework and related literature.

In addition to the research proposal, the application must include the completed application form, copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level, brief curriculum vitae (CV), a list of papers and publications, and one copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis). Applicants must enclose documentation for English language skills. Documentation of GRE and/or GMAT scores as well as two letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged. For submitting GMAT scores, look up Copenhagen Business School in the GMAC register and choose the PhD Program

A committee of experts will assess the applications. The assessment will be based on the merits of the applicant, as well as the quality and relevance of the project. Following this assessment, the Department will select the winners of the scholarships.

Please find the compulsory application form, guidelines, and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme athttp://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes.

For further information please contact: Professor Bjarne Astrup Jensen, tel.: +45 3815 3614, e-mail ba.fi@cbs.dk. For questions related to the stipends within the area of financial frictions, please contact Professor David Lando, tel.: +45 3815 3613, e-mail dl.fi@cbs.dk. Information about the department may be found at

Closing date: 22 April 2012

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School are available athttp://www.cbs.dk/en

Further Information

Application Deadline : 22 April 2013

Indonesia : PhD scholarship on REDD+

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor, Indonesia and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) School of Economics and Business jointly offers a 3.5 year PhD scholarship on the topic of REDD+ (reference emission levels, drivers and incentive mechanisms).

CIFOR advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

UMB is recognized as a leading international centre of knowledge, focused on higher education and research within environment and biosciences. A broad range of study programs are offered at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels to a total of some 4200 students. The School of Economics and Business has about 55 staff members and 600 students, of whom 30 are PhD students. The research spans across a wide range of topics, including environmental/resource/energy/climate economics and development economics. www.umb.no/ior.

The position

The position is for 3.5 years. The PhD degree at UMB requires course work of 60 credits (ECTS, equivalent of one year's study) and the successful defense of the PhD thesis. Time will be spent at UMB (Norway), CIFOR HQ (Bogor, Indonesia) and in the country of choice for fieldwork, with the exact allocation of time to be agreed upon. The expected uptake date is August 2013.

A scholarship of USD 2,200 per month will be provided by CIFOR. Additional funds for travel and fieldwork are available. The scholarship grantee will be covered by the Norwegian Public Health and Social Security System while in Norway during study periods longer than 6 months.

Thematic focus

The PhD scholar will be part of the research project "Global Comparative Study on REDD+" (GCS), led by CIFOR, and module 3 on MRV systems and reference levels. A major research question is how to set reference (emission) levels, including how drivers of deforestation and forest degradation can be integrated in a quantitative way, and - by extension - how to design and implement REDD+ incentive systems at different scales (national, regional, local). The PhD scholar is expected to work on a sub-topic within this overall question and in one or more of the six main countries of GCS (Indonesia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Cameroon, Brazil, Peru). A full research proposal is to be developed during the first six months of the scholarship.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a master's degree in economics or related field. Skills and experience in statistical analysis and in remote sensing are considered an asset. The assessment criteria will also include analytical abilities and grades, team-working skills, relevant experience, motivation and other factors that will increase the probability of a successful completion of the PhD.

Further information

• Professor, UMB, and Senior Associate, CIFOR, Arild Angelsen:arild.angelsen@umb.no
• Director of Research, Forests and Environment, CIFOR, Lou Verchot:l.verchot@cgiar.org

Applications

Applications are to be submitted to: cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org before 11 April 2013. Please indicate the position in the email subject line.

The application should include:

• A letter of motivation and outline of possible PhD topic (maximum 4 pages)
• CV, including list of publications
• Transcript from master's degree
• Scientific publications (if any)
• Maximum 3 letters of recommendation

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. 
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Further Information

Singapore : PhD scholarship Medical Computing

Nowadays, modern medical imaging such as CT, MRI, or 3D ultrasound plays a key role for medical diagnosis, operation planning, and intervention. Computer assisted methods help the physician in analysing, visualising and interpreting big datasets.

The proposed PhD topics address challenges in the field of computer-aided detection and statistical modelling of organs and anatomical structures of the human body. The research goal is to develop new automatic methods to assist doctors in diagnosis, intervention and operation planning.


The programme:

Successful candidates become full time PhD students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and will receive a 4-year scholarship. The PhD project will be conducted at Fraunhofer IDM@NTU Singapore. The third year of the programme will be spent at the partner university in TU Darmstadt (Germany) or TU Graz (Austria) in the co-supervisors lab.

We offer an ideal and international environment for personal academical development as well as attractive job opportunities upon graduation both in Singapore and Germany.


Requirements:

• University degree at master level in computer science or related fields
• Experience in computer graphics or image processing
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Interested in medical imaging and medical problems

For further information please contact:

Dr. Marius Erdt
Tel: (65) 6592 2668 GMT+8h | Fax: (65) 6792 8123
Email: marius.erdt@fraunhofer.sg

Further Information

Application Deadline : 30 April 2013

Germany : Master Program in Mind and Brain

As of the winter semester 2013/14 (beginning 1st October 2013) the Berlin School of Mind and Brain will be offering the English-language interdisciplinary master's program Mind and Brain.
The master’s program is aimed at students with a BA degree in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, linguistics, biology, cognitive science or related subjects.
There is no tuition fee!
The application period is from 1st to 31st May 2013.
The structure of the master’s program allows students to choose between three areas of specialization: (1) psychology or neuroscience, (2) philosophy or linguistics, (3) academic
management. Depending on the area of specialization, one of two different degrees may be awarded: the first area of specialization leads to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree
(Track Brain), the two other areas of specialization lead to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree (Track Mind).
For further information, please visit our website www.mind-and-brain.de/master or contact the program coordinator Dr. Dirk Mende, mb-education@ hu-berlin. de, +49 30 2093-1792.
Humboldt-Universita et zu Berlin
Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Dr. Dirk Mende
Coordinator Master's and Doctoral Programs
Unter den Linden 6
10099 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 30 2093-1792, Fax: -1802mb-education@ hu-berlin. de

Further Information

Application Deadline : 31 May 2013

Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney, Australia 2013

The Faculty of Law offers Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral Scholarships. The scholarships are offered for commencing Doctor of Philosophy students to promote and reward quality research in the field of law. The researchers will be awarded with a stipend of $30,000 per annum for 3 years, a research support fund of $1,500 per annum and paid holiday, sick, maternity, and parenting leave. The scholarships are open to domestic and international students.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is offered in the field of law.

Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing doctoral degree at University of Technology Sydney.

Scholarship Provider: University of Technology Sydney

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

What does it cover? Benefits offered under the scholarships include:

-a stipend of $30,000 per annum for 3 years

-a research support fund of $1,500 per annum

-paid holiday, sick, maternity, and parenting leave

-Separate support may be available for international students to cover tuition fees.

Selection process

Scholarships will be awarded according to the following selection criteria:

-academic merit of the applicant;

-research and other relevant experience of the applicant;

-publication record of the applicant;

-quality of the research proposal; and,

-relevance of the proposed research to the Faculty’s research strengths.

 How to apply: Applications for this scholarship are now open for Spring 2013 and Autumn 2014 intake. Please follow the links below to the online application form. Spring 2013 Application form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for application is the 31st May  2013 .

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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China/Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Scholarship, China 2013

The Ministry of Education of China offers scholarship in China for non-Chinese citizens from PIF member countries. The scholarship is offered to pursue degree program (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral) and is also open for general and senior scholars. Full scholarship is offered covering tuition fees and other related expenses and also provides living allowance which varies from courses to courses. The applicants can apply till April 30, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The students can pursue the courses offered at Chinese HEIs. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take one to two years’ Chinese language course (for undergraduates program applicants, one to two years’ college preparatory courses) prior to the academic study. Only by passing the examinations after the above courses, could they start their academic studies. For those who need to take the Chinese language courses or college preparatory courses, the scholarship duration will be extended automatically.

Course Level: The scholarship is available for undergraduates, master’s, doctoral and general and senior scholars.

Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education of P. R. China

Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility: 1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from PIF member countries and be in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

-Applicants for undergraduate studies must have senior high school diploma with good grade and be under the age of 25.

-Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

-Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

-Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

-Applicants for general scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45.

-Applicants for senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The non-Chinese citizens from PIF member countries (Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu) can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: China/Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) scholarship program is a full scholarship provided for PIF member countries by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of this scholarship program.

Selection of Institutions and Specialties: Applicants may choose one academic program and three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Only the listed Chinese HEIs in the Directory are available to the applicants for their study in China.

How to Apply: Application & documents should be forwarded to CSC via PIF Secretariat.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application and other documents should be forwarded to CSC by April 30, 2013 via PIF Secretariat.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2013 China/AUN Scholarship Program for ASEAN Member Countries, China

Each year, Ministry of Education (MOE), Chinese Government offers China/AUN Scholarship program for ASEAN member countries’ students to pursue postgraduate study at Chinese HEIs. The scholarship is available for the students of ASEAN member countries. The instruction language could be either Chinese or English. The scholarship provides living allowance of up to CNY 1,700 Yuan master’s degree students and CNY 2,000 Yuan for Doctoral degree students. The scholarship also covers tuition fees and other related expenses.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants shall apply to the ASEAN University Network Secretariat between January and the beginning of April, 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Europe : International Master in European Studies, University of Flensburg

The International Master in European Studies of the University of Flensburg is now accepting applications for the academic year 2013/2014. The programme is fully taught in English and attracts a high number of international students. By living and studying together in the German-Danish border region our students have the unique opportunity to experience both global and local realities of Europe, not only in theory but also in practice. It is the ambition of the
international Master Programme in European Studies to cultivate a global way of thinking Europe adapted to the pulse of time. With its focus on regional development and cooperation, the programme attracts students from all over the world. In an international atmosphere you
will study European economics, politics, law, history, and culture and you will have the chance to look at the European idea from different perspectives. A special aspect of our study programme is the emphasis on the role of regions and the regional particularities of Europe in a political, socio-economical, and cultural context. A number of external lecturers and practitioners complement the standard courses of programme.

How to Apply? Please follow the link below for detailed information about the programme and the application procedure: www.europeanstudies.info

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Germany : Ph.D. positions in the field of machine learning

The institute of Computer Science at the University of Potsdam offers funded Ph.D. positions in the field of machine learning. We offer a first class research environment in an internationally recognized and  team-oriented research group. In addition to performing research at the core of machine learning and intelligent data analysis, we also collaborate with scientists from other academic fields and with industry partners in interdisciplinary research projects. During your Ph.D. project, you will be closely mentored by your scientific advisor, and have ample opportunities to present your research results at leading international conferences.

With approximately 20,000 students, the University of Potsdam is the largest university in Brandenburg, and closely collaborates with a network of other research institutes in the region. Being directly connected to the Berlin metro rail system, the Institute of Computer Science can be reached from Berlin in about 20 minutes. Both Potsdam and Berlin are very livable cities, and have large student and international communities.

Ph.D. thesis topics will be focused on machine learning approaches for building predictive models in the natural sciences. In interdisciplinary projects we collaborate with research groups from mathematics, geophysics, and cognitive psychology to study problems such as seismic risk analysis and human eye movement patterns. These application domains pose specific challenges to machine learning because observable data violate assumptions made by many standard techniques. Working on these projects, you will push the state of the art in developing and analyzing machine learning algorithms, while at the same time collaborating with scientists from geophysics and psychology to solve relevant predictive modeling problems.

We are looking for candidates with a strong mastes degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, who have had exposure to machine learning during their studies. A strong background in probability theory and linear algebra, as well as experience programming in Matlab and C++, is an advantage. To apply, please send your CV, certificates, and a copy of your last thesis (Masters or Bachelors) as a PDF file to:

Niels Landwehr,  landwehr@cs.uni-potsdam.de.
Website: http://www.cs.uni-potsdam.de/~landwehr/gindex.html

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Sweden : Ph.D. position in Hydrogeology-Hydrology

The hydrogeology group at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Gothenburg, aims at developing strategies for groundwater research within the concept of integrated water resources management at the regional scale. An essential aspect of this strategy is to develop tools and modeling approaches that are adjusted to the complexity and heterogeneity of large scale groundwater systems and the often poor availability and uneven distribution of data at regional scales. Within that context, the PhD. student will contribute to Approach for the classification of regional groundwater systems based on hydrogeological characterization and analyses of time series of groundwater observations.

The position is full time, for a duration of 4-5 years.

Deadline: April 12, 2013

Applications from a variety of water research related fields are welcome!

Please find the full description of the position as well as the guidelines how to apply (applications must be submitted online using the job application portal of the University of Gothenburg) at:

http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=533476&Type=E

Alternatively you can follow the links on:
http://www.gvc.gu.se/Department_of_earth_sciences/Available_positions/

Application Deadline : 12 April 2013

Norway : PhD position - Increased Use of Wood in Urban Areas

3-year full time position at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), Institute of Architecture
Main theme: Architectural potentials of wood-based structural systems and building envelopes applied in urban building typologies
The research project: Increased Use of Wood in Urban Areas – WOOD/BE/BETTER
The PhD-position will be a part of this interdisciplinary project that will span four years starting in 2013. The project is a part of the BIONAER program established by the Research Council of Norway. The main collaborating institutions are:

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO),
The Dept. of Mathematical Sciences And Technology (IMT) at the Norwegian University for Life Sciences (UMB)
The Dept. of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA) at the Norwegian University for Life Sciences (UMB)
The Norwegian Forests and Landscape Institute (NFLI).

One PhD position will be based at AHO in the centre of Oslo, two others will be based at UMB about 40 km south of Oslo.
The PhD at AHO: Themes and tasks
Wood in urban building typologies is a central theme both in the research project and in the PhD. The study should clarify architectural potential in wood-based construction systems and building envelope solutions. The WOOD/BE/BETTER project will put focus on project types that represent large building volumes in Norway´s urban development. Housing is expected to play an important role. Other functions and building categories are also relevant. Architectural adaptability to varying sites and programs must be sought for.
Supervision of the PhD at AHO will be provided by the AHO faculty. The AHO PhD work in architecture will be coordinated with the two others at UMB, whose research areas will be structure systems and building envelopes. This will be an important part of the interdisciplinary collaboration between the institutions. In addition, a selection of leading architectural firms is associated with the project. Their feedback and interaction will be important.
The integration of research and teaching is a primary focus of the WOOD/BE/BETTER project. Interdisciplinary coordinated master courses at AHO will interact with the research. Contact with the students and teams of teachers and researchers will be an integral part of the PhD work.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate holding a Master of Architecture. Experience from detailed architectural design of a high quality will be given high priority. Familiarity with environmental issues related to the building sector is important. Good oral and written skills in English are required.
Personal qualities and skills
Architectural creativity, analytical skills, a strong motivation and good collaborative abilities are important for a successful PhD study. The candidate should be able to work independently under varying conditions.
The application must include:

An application letter describing relevant background, motivation, research experience and network.
A fully completed application form (see below).
A tentative project outline of maximum 3 pages, formulating and discussing research tasks and methodology.
Curriculum vitae.
Copies of educational certificates (foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system).
2 references or recommendations explaining why, in the referee’s opinion, the candidate is qualified to undertake the prospective research at AHO.
If relevant: List of publications and/or academic or design work.
Applicants who do not have English or a Scandinavian language as their mother tongue must provide documentation of English proficiency.

All applications should be submitted via our electronic application form (Note: the application and all documents have to be in English or a Scandinavian language)
The material for the PhD application will be assessed according to the following criteria:

The applicant’s suitability within the research project
The academic competence of the applicant
The quality of the project description and its relevance for the research project

Position & salary:
The PhD research fellow position (SKO 1017) has the pay grade: 50 (NOK 416.600.- per year). Normal employment conditions for state employees apply to the position. AHO has its own company health service. There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the State pension fund. The employment period is three years, and will start 1st of September 2013.
More information about PhD fellowships at AHO can be found at www.aho.no/en/ RD/The-PhD- program/
For further information, please contact:

Project leader Professor Marius Nygaard (marius.nygaard at aho.no) or
Research administrator Steinar Heldal (steinar.heldal at adm.aho.no)

Further Information

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Australia : PhD Scholarship in Research of Human Activity Recognition

PhD Scholarship in Research of Human Activity Recognition

School of Computer Science
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia

We are now offering a PhD scholarship funded from the prestigious Australian Research Council
(ARC) Discovery Projects. The ARC Discovery project aims at developing a novel system for
automated human activity discovery and monitoring using low-cost, unobstrusive radio-frequency
identification (RFID) and sensor network technologies.

The PhD research will be performed under the supervision of A/Prof. Michael Sheng (http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/~qsheng) from School of Computer Science, with access to other
collaborating research teams in Australia and USA.

The stipend of the scholarship is $25,000 per annum (tax exempt) for 3 years, plus travel funds for attending conferences.

We are looking for a highly-motivated, dedicated candidate who meets the following requirements:-

An excellent Honors (1st class) or equivalent degree (Masters) in Computer Science or a
closely related field,
Very good programming and math skills,
Very good communicative skills in English, both in speaking and in writing,
Experience within the fields of database, statistics, data mining, sensor networks/RFID, Web
services, are of advantage

Local Information:

The University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia (established in 1874) and a member of the Group of Eight: Australia’s most prestigious research universities.
The main university campus is centrally located adjacent to the CBD of Adelaide City, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and the SA Natural History Museum.
Also nearby are the Botanic Gardens and Conservatory, the River Torrens. More information can be found from http://www.adelaide.edu.au/uni/.

Application:

Interested candidates are requested to send their application to A/Prof. Michael Sheng
(qsheng@cs.adelaide.edu.au) by 31/03/2013, including:

1. A cover letter describing yourself and your interests (put “Human Activity Recognition” in the top of your cover letter)
2. Soft copy of your publications (e.g. master’s thesis, conference papers)
3. Your CV
4. Your transcripts of undergraduate and honours/master degrees
5. Recommendation letters from at least two reference persons
6. Proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL test or IELTS) if English is not your first
language

Further Information

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Political Science at ICourts

Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship in Political Science at ICourts - Centre of Excellence for International Courts, Faculty of Law and The Department of Political Science at The University of Copenhagen. Employment is to begin as soon as possible or on 1 August
2013 if possible. ICourts, the Danish National Research Foundation´s Centre of Excellence for International Courts, is a new research centre dedicated to the study of international courts, their role in a globalizing legal order and their impact on politics and society. To understand these crucial and contemporary interplays of law, politics and society, the centre hosts a set of integrated interdisciplinary research projects on the causes and consequences of the proliferation of international courts. See further at www.jura.ku. dk/icourts

ICourts is now recruiting a PhD student with a political science training within the area of international courts and legitimacy. We are particularly looking for exciting projects which can provide new empirical and theoretical insights into the causes and consequences of international adjudication on the national/societal level. One way of studying the legitimacy of international courts could thus be to try to find out whether the case law that comes out of the courts is in fact used as a source and reference point by national courts and governments. But also whether and to what degree litigants like ordinary citizens and private organizations/ cooperations actively use and refer to cases coming from the international level. The legitimacy of international courts can also be studied from other points of departure of course. It is however important to stress that research at iCourts is problem-driven and focused on salient empirical and theoretical issues with the goal of proving path-breaking basic scientific knowledge of the impact of international courts on politics and society. See further at www.jura.ku.dk/icourts/research

We are especially interested in research proposals that include quantitative research methodologies like those traditionally employed in sociology and political science. Research questions should address the development of a raising global order but prior knowledge of
international courts is not a precondition. We welcome applications from candidates within sociology and political science. Students with mixed law-politics background are obviously also welcome to apply as are lawyers well versed in political science methodologies.

Deadline: 15 April 2013

More information: http://polsci. ku.dk/stillingso pslag/phd_ scholarship/

Further Information

Application Deadline : 15 April 2013

Palestine : Open PhD Research Position at Sina Institute, Birzeit University

Within the framework of the SIERA project, an FP7 European project, SinaInstitute For Knowledge and Arabic Technologies, at Birzeit University, is seeking a highly qualified candidates for the following the PhD research position: 

Position Title: Academic Researcher
Project Website:  http://sina.birzeit.edu/SIERA
To Apply, Institute Website: http://sina.birzeit.edu
Application Deadline: April 15, 2013

Competency Requirement:
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​-  ​ Master Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or other related fields.

​-  ​Advanced knowledge and practical skills on database, XML, and object-oriented, and web programming. Knowledge about ontology engineering, lexical semantics, Arabic language processing, data mining, and/or machine learning is a pounce.

​- ​ Ability and high motivation to conduct research.

​- ​ Experience in writing quality scientific articles.

​- ​ Ability (and preferably experience) in writing completive R&D proposals.

​- ​ Fluency in written and spoken English.

​- ​ Excellent written and oral communication and leadership skills.

​- ​  Excellent skills in writing press releases and web content, in Arabic and English.

​- ​ Ability to travel

​- ​ High motivation and readiness to conduct a PhD research in topics related to Ontology Engineering, Lexical semantics, and Arabic NLP.

Duties:
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​-  ​Conducting research in the area of Lexical Semantics and multilingual knowledge Sharing, which includes developing algorithms, programming, conducting experiments, and writing articles.

​-  ​Help in administration and financial management of R&D projects.

​-  ​Help in writing R&D proposals.

​-  ​Coordinate and organize scientific events and conferences.

​-  ​Teach basic and advanced courses to undergraduate students.

​-  ​Write press releases and develop web sites, when needed.

​-  ​Any other R&D task in the institute, when needed.

In turn, we offer:
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-  Competitive salary.
-  Unique research environment with state-of-art infrastructure.
-  Interesting research topics related to the area of Arabic technologies, e-governance, and Semantic Web.
-  Excellent ties to research groups worldwide.
-  Possibility to work in and lead international research projects.

About the position:

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Successful applicants will work full-time on SIERA Project, and will be selected to conduct PhD research in one of the project’s related research fields. Selected students will conduct their PhD at Sina Institute, and being officially registered in prestige EU Universities (one of SIERA Project Partners). That is, PhD students will be co-supervised by both EU and Palestinian scientists, and their research topics will be the same or very close to their project duties. Students are expected to spend about 3 months a year with their EU co-supervisors and the rest of their time at Sina Institute.

About SIERA Project:

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The project’s aim is to reinforce closer and sustainable scientific cooperation between Palestinian and EU scientists in the field of multilingual and multicultural knowledge sharing technologies. The diversity of languages, cultures, and standards are the main barriers to sharing and consuming knowledge. All project activates are focused around establishing new research in this field. Two EU multilingual knowledge sharing portals have been selected as a concrete test-bed for the targeted research. The first, MICHAEL, is a cultural heritage portal which provides a multilingual service to explore digital collections from museums, archives, libraries and other cultural institutions from across Europe. The second, KYOTO, is a wiki-portal about environment and ecology. The key idea is to use both portals to investigate how to enable large-scale knowledge sharing portals with Arabic language and content. In doing this, a digitalized repository of Palestinian Cultural Heritage and another repository in the environment domain will be provided and added to the knowledge sharing portals.

Application Deadline : 15 April 2013

Sweden : PhD-student position in Population Genetics

We are seeking a PhD student in population genetics to be active in the research project ”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The large-scale project is a collaboration between researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack central biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, cross-disciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The ecology of the butterfly has been intensively studies by us and others, and the research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. This gives us the opportunity to genetically compare butterflies known to be adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we can study their effects in the Drosophila system.
We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab,www.scilifelab.se, for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position focuses primarily on the butterfly P. napi. Our research group has published extensively on the ecology and evolution of this and related species, and we are in the process of generating a high quality P. napi genome. The PhD position may include all steps from field- and laboratory experiments to analysis of genomic data and gene expression (RNA-Seq).

Qualification and competence
To be qualified for research studies in population genetics the applicant must have completed a research degree (e.g. Master’s), or have passed at least 120 hp (2 years) of biological studies, including an approved independent project of at least 30 hp at advanced level (“examensarbete”) within population genetics or a related subject. Applicants, who have in principle acquired the corresponding competence in Sweden, or abroad, are also qualified.

Criteria for selection
Among qualified applicants, selection is made according to the ability to profit from the studies. The criteria to be used are properly documented competence within the described research area, capabilities with regards to speaking and writing in English (and Swedish, when relevant), analytical thinking, creativity, initiative, independence, and team work performance. The applicant’s earlier experience within the field of research can be of relevance especially when further documented by university courses, independent research works, personal references, interview and an application indicating the applicant’s motivations in written form. While bioinformatics and programming experience is not required, evidence of such experience, or interest in obtaining such experience, is sought.

The application should contain

1. maximum one A4-page of personal presentation and letter of intent/motivation,
2. CV (including methodological skills),
3. Copy of independent project thesis,
4. Copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (attested),
5. Contact details for two academic referees.

Job details
The PhD-studies include 48 months of full-time studies with financial support. During the first year an appropriate study grant will be supplied, which will then be changed into full employment as a PhD-student for the final three years.

Information
Contact for further details: Dr. Chris Wheat +46-8 164020,chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se,
www.christopherwheat.net.

Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm, SACO, Lisbeth Häggberg, ST (08-162000) and Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO (070-3164341).

Please send your application, marked with the reference number
SU FV-0796-13, no later than April 2, 2013, to: registrator@su.se.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 2 April 2013

Informatics Masters Scholarship (2013)

Informatics Masters Scholarship (2013), University of Sussex, UK

Up to 7 Informatics Masters Scholarships are awarded annually to international students with the highest academic ability and potential. The scholarships are awarded on academic merit and not on the basis of financial need.

Deadline: 01 May 2013

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, you must be applying for an Informatics Masters degree commencing in October 2013 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years); and be classified as paying "overseas" (non-EU) tuition fees. Current Sussex undergraduate international students are eligible to apply. If you are awarded one of these scholarships you may not also hold a Chancellor's International Scholarship. Awards will be made at the discretion of the Department.

PROCEDURE

To apply, complete the Informatics Masters Scholarship Application form [DOC 67KB]

When completed, send your scholarship application form to the Informatics Course Co-ordinator - School of Engineering & Informatics, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9QJ, UK.

E msc@informatics.sussex.ac.uk

T +44 1273 877600

F +44 1273 877873

Please note that you should not apply for a scholarship until AFTERyou have submitted a corresponding application for a place on one of the above Masters degrees.

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TAFE NSW scholarships 2013

TAFE NSW scholarships 2013, Australia

TAFE NSW Institutes are offering 78 new scholarships to international students to study a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or a Bachelor Degree course. Each scholarship contributes $2,000 towards the tuition fees for a TAFE NSW course.

Deadline for Semester 2: 05 April 2013

How to Apply:

Step 1

Download our Scholarship Application Form www.studyintafe.edu.au

Check the Eligibility Checklist on the form to see if you meet the requirements to apply for a scholarship.

Step 2

Read the Terms and Conditions carefully. If you have any questions or need clarification on any points, please email isc@tafensw.edu.au

Step 3

Fill in every section of the Scholarship Application Form.

Step 4

In less than 200 words, write your personal statement (Section C) by briefly answering the questions. This should give you the opportunity to explain why you want this scholarship. The Selection Committee needs to read about your background, career goals and how you’ll benefit from this scholarship.

Step 5

Attach your most recent academic transcripts. You may also include any additional supporting documents listed in Section E.

Step 6

Re-read your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything. Sign and date the Student Declaration (Section F).

Step 7

Forward your application for Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2013 so that it arrives by the closing date.

Late applications will not be accepted, so you will need to allow time to write your personal statement, gather any supporting documents and submit your application by the closing date.

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DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

DAAD Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries, Germany

From among the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of higher education, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a carefully chosen selection of programmes which are of particular interest to junior executives from developing countries. These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in first leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.

Deadline: See details

At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration /  Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Social Sciences and Education and Law
• Media Studies

Scholarship applicants from developing countries (on the DAC List of the OECD) can apply at the German embassy or DAAD regional office, directly at the DAAD in Bonn or directly to the university.

The general closing dates for applications are as follows:

• German Embassy/DAAD Regional Office: 31st July
• DAAD in Bonn: 31st August
• University: 30th September or 15th October

Japanese Government Scholarship 2013

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship 2013

The Young Leaders' Program (YLP) aims to cultivate national leaders of the future in Asia and around the world. In addition, while enhancing the participants' understanding about Japan, it should help form a network among national leaders, contributing to the establishment of friendly relations and improved policy planning activities between worldwide, including Japan. The YLP is one of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT*) Scholarship Student systems. *MEXT = Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Deadline: 01 Oct 2013

Eligible Countries and Participants

Participants are selected from the countries listed below. They should be young public administrators and government officials who are expected to play active roles in the future as national leaders in their home countries.

Eligible Countries:

P. R. China, Rep. of Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Hungary, Czech, Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey (29 Countries)

Qualifications

(1) Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of countries eligible for the YLP (School of Government).

(2) Age: Applicants must be, in principle, under 40 years of age, as at 1 October, 2013 (i.e. born on or after 2 October 1973).

(3) Academic Background: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized/accredited university or college, and have achieved shown excellent academic performance.

(4) Work Experience: At least 3 years of work experience in public administration (preferably 5 years or more).

(5) English Proficiency: A minimum TOEFL-iBT score of 79 (TOEFL-CBT score of 213, TOEFL-PBT score of 550) , IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

(6) Health: Applicants must be in good health.

(7) Visa Requirement: Selected Applicants must obtain a “College Student” visa prior to their arrival in Japan.

Applicants who are already in Japan under a different visa category are required to change it to “College Student” by the end of the month preceding the start of the scholarship. Applicants who change their resident status to anything other than “College Student” following their arrival in Japan will immediately lose their status as a Japanese government scholarship student.

(8) Applicants who meet any or all of the conditions below are not eligible. If identified as such after commencement of the scholarship period, applicants will be required to withdraw from the scholarship:

? Active members of military forces, or civilians employed by military forces at the time that the scholarship period is scheduled to commence.

? Unable to travel to Japan within dates set by the receiving university.

? Already enrolled in a Japanese university under “College Student” status, or plans to enroll at a Japanese university as a privately-financed international student, between the time of application for the GRIPS scholarship and the time the scholarship period is due to commence.

? Those who will lose their status as public administrators or government officials following the time of application or before completion of the program.

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Korean Government Scholarship Program

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), NIIED

To provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea,
to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Deadline: 01 September each year

Qualification for Graduate Program:

Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria;

1. The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships.
   * Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program.
2. Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2012 (born after Sep. 1st, 1972).
3. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree as of September 1st of the selection year.
   * Applicants who have enrolled in or graduated from a university in Korea are not eligible for the KGSP program. Specifically, applicants who have previously enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate program, a master's program, or a doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.
4. Applicants must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4.3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale, or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution. If the applicant does not satisfy the above GPA requirements, he/she will be ineligible to apply to this program.

Qualification for Undergraduate Program:

Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria;

1. Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants' parents
2. Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
3. Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.

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