INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDENTSHIP
“Glass Corrosion: Parameter estimation in reaction diffusion problems involving ionic species with limited data”
An EPSRC Industrial CASE studentship is available in collaboration with Pilkington Group Limited and the Mathematics Knowledge Transfer Network. The studentship will be based at Imperial College, London in the Department of Materials and will be supervised by the Head of Department, Professor Bill Lee and Dr Paul Tangney, who has recently transferred from Lawrence
Berkeley Laboratory. In addition, mathematical support on inverse problems will be provided by Dr Daniel Lesnic from the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Leeds.
An individual with a first degree in any of the scientific disciplines with significant mathematical content and strong interest in mathematical modelling of physical process will be considered for this opportunity but an interest in instrumental surface analysis methods is also desirable.
EPSRC CASE studentships are restricted to UK citizens or individuals ‘normally resident’ in the UK for the past 3 years. This studentship will be provided at the standard EPSRC rate of a bursary of 14,600 GBP per year and home level fees.
Although the studentship will be available to students who wish to start later, we are particularly interested in anyone who wishes to commence in or before October 2007.
Applications will be processed when received, with the expectation that the post will be filled by July 23rd 2007. To apply, please email a copy of your CV, including the names of 3 referees, to Professor Bill Lee, email w.e.lee@imperial.ac.uk. Applicants should also complete an on-line application for a PhD which is available under “how to apply” at:
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus
For assistance with the on-line application please contact Norma Hikel (n.hikel[ at ]ic.ac.uk)
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UK: Industrial CASE Studentship at Imperial College
INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDENTSHIP
“Glass Corrosion: Parameter estimation in reaction diffusion problems involving ionic species with limited data”
An EPSRC Industrial CASE studentship is available in collaboration with Pilkington Group Limited and the Mathematics Knowledge Transfer Network. The studentship will be based at Imperial College, London in the Department of Materials and will be supervised by the Head of Department, Professor Bill Lee and Dr Paul Tangney, who has recently transferred from Lawrence
Berkeley Laboratory. In addition, mathematical support on inverse problems will be provided by Dr Daniel Lesnic from the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Leeds.
An individual with a first degree in any of the scientific disciplines with significant mathematical content and strong interest in mathematical modelling of physical process will be considered for this opportunity but an interest in instrumental surface analysis methods is also desirable.
EPSRC CASE studentships are restricted to UK citizens or individuals ‘normally resident’ in the UK for the past 3 years. This studentship will be provided at the standard EPSRC rate of a bursary of 14,600 GBP per year and home level fees.
Although the studentship will be available to students who wish to start later, we are particularly interested in anyone who wishes to commence in or before October 2007.
Applications will be processed when received, with the expectation that the post will be filled by July 23rd 2007. To apply, please email a copy of your CV, including the names of 3 referees, to Professor Bill Lee, email w.e.lee@imperial.ac.uk. Applicants should also complete an on-line application for a PhD which is available under “how to apply” at:
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus
For assistance with the on-line application please contact Norma Hikel (n.hikel[ at ]ic.ac.uk)
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa : August 30th, 2007.
Lokasi Beasiswa : Milan, Italy
Detail Beasiswa : PhD Scholarships in Economics
UNIVERSITY OF MILAN
GRADUATE SCHOOL IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC
AND POLITICAL SCIENCES
ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Academic year 2007-2008
Second selection
The University of Milan has launched a call for application, based on qualifications and interviews, for admission to the Graduate School in Social, Economic and Political Sciences
for the following Ph.D. Programmes:
Ph.D. in Economics – Director Prof. Franco Donzelli (franco.donzelli[at]unimi.it)
At least 11 students will be admitted to this Ph.D. programme, 6 of these with a scholarship.
Ph.D. in Labour Studies – Director Prof. Ida Regalia (ida.regalia[at]unimi.it)
At least 6 students will be admitted to this Ph.D. programme, 3 of these with a scholarship.
Ph.D. in Political Studies – Director Prof. Paolo Martelli (paolo.martelli[at]unimi.it)
At least 6 students will be admitted to this Ph.D. programme, 3 of these with a scholarship.
Ph.D. in Sociology – Director Prof. Antonio Chiesi (antonio.chiesi[at]unimi.it)
At least 8 students will be admitted to this Ph.D. programme, 4 of these with a scholarship.
For the academic year 2007/2008 there are two selection phases.
The first selection has been closed at the end of April and five scholarships have been
assigned (3 by the Ph.D. in Economics and 2 by the Ph.D. in Sociology).
In this second selection, there will be 12 scholarships, assigned as following:
Ph.D. in Economics – 4 scholarships
Ph.D. in Labour Studies – 3 scholarships
Ph.D. in Political Studies – 3 scholarship
Ph.D. in Sociology – 2 scholarships.
Up to eight of these twelve scholarships can be designated to non EU applicants.
This selection will offer also 16 positions without scholarship.
Candidates that already applied in the first stage may re-apply for this second selection.
The admission committee will be the same of the first selection for every Ph.D. programme.
The application form must arrive to the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di
Milano, Segreterie Studenti - Ufficio Dottorati e Master, via Festa del Perdono, 7 - 20122
Milano, Italy), on pain of exclusion from the competition, no later than August 30th, 2007.
For more information, please visit the official homepage.
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa :15. August 2007
Lokasi Beasiswa : Ireland
Detail Beasiswa : PhD Candidate in Environmental Economics, Emissions Trading and Climate Change
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Policy Research Group within the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, UCD Dublin (http://www.ucd.ie/gpep/gpepinfo/) is a leading centre of research into the integration of environment and development. One strand of our work focuses on understanding how to mobilize markets to conserve environmental endowments and control green house gas emissions. We are seeking a PhD candidate in Environmental Economics to join our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will contribute to the research project “The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and the Greening of Technology”, funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency. This project undertakes the analysis of the effects of the EU Emission Trading scheme on the technology available to firms across the European Union, with special emphasis on Irish firms. Through the use of an array of econometric techniques and a variety of different types of data, it proposes to investigate all phases of the process of technological change: invention, innovation, and diffusion. Identifying the key elasticities and the fundamental drivers of the process of technical change, this project aims at providing a fundamental contribution to inform the current debate on the review of the EU ETS and the post-Kyoto policy alternatives. This study will also contribute to an ex post analysis of the pilot phase of EU ETS, in which study UCD Dublin is in partnership with MIT and Caisse des Dépôts, Paris.
TERMS
The position provides a 3-year scholarship covering tuition fees, conference and related travel, together with an annual stipend of €17,500. Additional coursework in the Department of Economics and elsewhere will be undertaken depending on the interests, skills and needs of the candidate. The research will take place in an excellent working environment and a very positive ethos and social atmosphere.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should have successfully completed a Master’s degree in Economics or a related area, have a solid background in statistical/econometrics techniques, and a good competence in written and spoken English.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Dr. Corrado Di Maria, School of Geography Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin; E-mail: corrado.dimaria@ucd.ie.
APPLICATION
Request application form and related details from Anne Johnson (anne.johnson@ucd.ie).
Application has to be received by 15. August 2007.
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa :31 August 2007
Lokasi Beasiswa :Belgium
Detail Beasiswa :PhD Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance
LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance invites applications for two PhD scholarships and one post-doctoral fellowship. The positions are in the research programme on “Development and Food Policy”. One of the scholarships will be for research on the political economy of standards and regulation.
About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of excellence at the University of Leuven, focusing on empirical analysis of institutional change and economic performance. The research at LICOS is organized around four main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director. (for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos/)
PhD Program at the Faculty
The Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics of University of Leuven has an extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing a Ph.D in Applied Economics/Business studies or a PhD in Economics. The typical path takes 4 years, with the first and second year typically including important course work in advanced economics. (for more info www.econ.kuleuven.be)
Selection Criteria
* University degree in economics, agricultural economics or a form of applied economics, preferable at Master level;
* Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods;
* Capability in statistical and econometric methods;
* Interest in developing collaborative research within the research projects at LICOS;
* Fluency in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
Applications should include a CV with details on academic performance as well as the name and address of referees. Applications must reach us no later than August 31, 2007 at evi.fosse@econ.kuleuven.be
Application has to be received by 31. August 2007.
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa :10 July 2007
Detail Beasiswa :Research Studentships in Social History of Health and Health Care / Sociology
Division of Social Sciences, School of Law and Social Sciences
Applications are invited for three full-time research studentship in the Division of Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University. The studentships are for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, and cover fees together with a stipend of £13,500 per annum (subject to revision). Students in receipt of a studentship are expected to contribute up to six
hours per week unpaid teaching (including preparation and marking) or equivalent duties during term time. Registration is for MPhil in the first instance, with a transfer to PhD at a later stage.
The three projected areas of research are: Maternal Health and Welfare in the West of Scotland, 1918-1940; Industrial welfare in central Scotland, 1918-1940; Disability and the ‘Civilising Process’ - the Historical Transformation of Impairment into Disability.
The successful candidates will work under the auspices of the Centre for the Social History of and Healthcare (http://www.caledonian.ac.uk/historyofhealth/index.html).
Further details of the projects are on the CSHHH website.
Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in History, Sociology or a related discipline. Candidates with research-based masters qualifications are particularly welcome, but full research training will be given. Applicants are expected to submit a short proposal of their proposed research (under 800 words) with the application form. Interviews
will be held in July.
Application forms can be obtained from Diane Dickie, Academic Administration, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow G4 0BA (email D.Dickie@gcal.ac.uk). For further information contact Prof EW McFarland: (0141 331 3499) e.mcfarland@gcal.ac.uk
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa :17th July 2007
Detail Beasiswa :Graduate Teaching Assistant in Human Resource Management
Graduate Teaching Assistant Human Resource Management
Salary: £12,300 per annum
This post will involve engaging in original PhD research for a 3 year period and will also involve undertaking undergraduate teaching for no more than 5 hours per week during term-time. This position offers an excellent opportunity to pursue a doctorate as part of an academic career development pathway in teaching and research, in a dynamic and successful department. In association with the University of Strathclyde, the Department is also able to offer the successful applicant a fee waiver for the full duration of their appointment. Potential applicants should have a minimum of a 2.1Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant business/management or social science discipline, and be able to produce a research proposal in one of the following areas, although other areas of interest may also be considered.
HRM and management of the employment relationship - especially:
- trust and the psychological contract;
- work and employee health/well-being;
- work-life boundaries;
- employee involvement;
- recruitment and selection processes;
- leadership;
- line management and HRM;
- disability management;
- absence management
- risk and safety culture/climate;
- psychological contract for health and safety
- employment relations in the voluntary sector
- trade union recognition,
- organisation and strategy
- call centres - offshoring to India,
- employment relations and union strategies
For guidance on the research proposal see the Department’s website at: http://www.hrm.strath.ac.uk/research/degrees.htm. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Dora Scholarios Tel. 0141 548 3135 or e-mail d.scholarios@strath.ac.uk.
Candidates should provide:
1. a completed Research Student Application Form, downloadable from here
2. a completed University of Strathclyde Staff Application Form downloadable from here
3. a full curriculum vitae
4. a short research proposal (not more than 1000 words) outlining the proposed PhD topic
5. a one page covering letter explaining why you would like to be considered for this post.
For an application pack (available on request in alternative formats for applicants with a disability) visit Vacancies at our website www.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Tel 0141 553 4133 (24 hour Voicemail Service) quoting Ref JA/R54/2007.
Application closing date: 17th July 2007. Interviews will take place in the week starting 30 July.
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Batas WAktu Beasiswa : Wednesday 18 July 2007
Lokasi Beasiswa :Bristol
Detail Beasiswa :PhD Studentship in Animal Science
Applications are invited from graduates in the biological, agricultural or food sciences for a Postgraduate Studentship to study for a PhD in the Division of Farm Animal Science, School of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol (under the supervision of Professor JD Wood). The three-year studentship is funded by the Meat and Livestock Commission. The project will examine factors controlling the enderness and flavour of pigmeat, which are part of a programme funded by BPEX (the British Pig Executive) at Bristol.
Tax-free stipend: £12,000 per annum.
For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor JD Wood, e-mail: jeff.wood@bristol.ac.uk
Application forms and further details (quoting SCH/07/10) are available from: Alison Foxwell, Head of Department’s Office, School of Clinical Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, or by telephone: 0117 928 9401, or e-mail: cvs-hod-office@bristol.ac.uk
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Batas Waktu Beasiswa : Midday Monday 16th July 2007.
Lokasi Beasiswa : London
Detail Beasiswa : PhD Studentships in Population Health
PHD Studentships UCL - Division of Population Health (Ref 327)
The Division of Population Health invites applications for research studentships beginning in October 2007. PhD projects in the fields of epidemiology, health informatics, health psychology, health services research, medical sociology, primary care, sexual health, statistics, and sociology are available. The Division offers a unique environment to those wishing to undertake interdisciplinary study and gain exposure to research within departments pursuing a highly acclaimed international research agenda.
Successful candidates will be based either in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health or the Department of Primary Care and Population Sciences. Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in an appropriate discipline. An MSc in a relevant subject would also be an advantage.
Full application details at:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/jobs/index.htm or from Floriana Bortolotti (f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk).
If you wish to discuss opportunities to study in the Department please contact the Graduate Tutors, Dr Yvonne Kelly (020 7679 5638, y.kelly@ucl.ac.uk) and Professor Richard Watt (020 7679 1699, r.watt@ucl.ac.uk).
Applications should include a CV, an indication of the topic for which the candidate is applying, and a statement of research experience and interests. Please include a contact telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
Applications should be addressed to:
Floriana Bortolotti,
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,
University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place,
London WC1E 6BT.
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