PhD Position
University of Groningen
Vegetation dynamics, plant population dynamics, sedimentation and grazing (1,0
fte)
(Groningen), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD position
You will study the relationship between vegetation dynamics and sedimentation,
vegetation dynamics and plant population dynamics, and their role for birds and
invertebrates on salt marshes. These relationships will be studied under
different grazing regimes.
Monitoring and controlled experiments will be carried out as a collaborative
effort of three PhD candidates: a plant ecologist, an ornithologist and an
entomologist. The three PhD candidates will be appointed at the University of
Groningen, Community and Conservation Ecology COCON and supervised by prof.dr.
J.P. Bakker in cooperation with SOVON Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (dr.
B.J. Ens and K. Koffijberg) and Dutch Butterfly Conservation (dr. M.F. Wallis de
Vries).
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for a candidate with a masters or equivalent degree in biology
with preferably a strong background in plant ecology. The project is expected to
be very demanding and it is essential that candidates have a very creative mind
and affinity with field experiments. Willingness to cooperate intensively with
the other PhD students is important, as success of the project as a whole
depends on close integration of the subprojects. The candidates should have a
strong interest in statistics and data mining of large datasets. Good
proficiency in the English language is essential. The candidates are supposed to
attend a few graduate courses and assist in teaching (10% of time).
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
University of Groningen
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an
international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education
offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in
a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 25,000 students and researchers to
develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research
universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigeous partner universities
and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of
knowledge.
The University provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who
move to Groningen.
The University is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still
underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to
apply.
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Conditions of employment
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
A salary of € 2000 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 2558
gross per month in the final year. Objective of the temporary 4-year position is
the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific
journals, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree
(dr.) at the University of Groningen. After the first year, there will be an
evaluation as to the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis
within the next three years.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. J.P. Bakker
E-mail address: j.p.bakker@...
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
* About the organization (http://www.rug.nl)
* About the Community and Conservation Ecology Group
(http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekGroepen/cocon/index)
Application
You can apply for this job before 10-10-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your
application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vmp@...
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT208237.
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PHD Funding Opportunity
Education Deanery
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2008
The Education Deanery at Liverpool Hope University invites applications for the
following fees only PhD studentships commencing in October 2008 or as soon as
possible thereafter.
* One full-time studentship (UK/EU or International) tenable for three years
subject to satisfactory progress)
* Two part-time studentships (UK/EU or International) tenable for five years
subject to satisfactory progress).
We offer a supportive and stimulating research and scholarly environment and
welcome applications relating to any field of educational policy and/or practice
and/or childhood studies as well as other allied fields and professions.
Professors and senior academics have a wide range of research interests and
expertise including:
* Higher education policy and practice, the nature of interpretive enquiry,
the institutional conditions for learning and schools and communities and the
nature of inter-agency, multi-professional work.
* Student behaviour in schools, inclusion, difficulties in literacy, issues
of change and development in schools and the role of schools in shaping
students’ beliefs in their own self efficacy.
* Marginalised and vulnerable children and young people, particularly those
who are looked after by the state; early years education; children’s rights
issues and the development of new and creative data collection techniques.
Further Particulars
Further details may be found on the research pages of the Education Deanery’s
website http://www.hope.ac.uk/edu/departments.html. Information about
postgraduate research at Liverpool Hope can be found at
http://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduate-research-degrees/welcome-to-postgraduate-rese\
arch-degrees-mphil-phd.html.
Personal Requirements
Applicants normally will be required to have:
(i) A good honours degree in a relevant subject
(ii) A Masters degree with a research component
(iii) Where English is not applicant’s first language an IELTS score of 6.5
(or TOFEL equivalent)
How to Apply
To apply applicants must complete the University’s Postgraduate Research
application form (available at:
http://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduate-research-degrees/forms.html) accompanied by a
2,000 word research proposal and 500 word statement in support of your
application. Studentships will be awarded on a competitive basis with the
research proposal and supporting statement being key in the decision-making
process.
Should you wish to discuss your research proposal please contact Professor
Rosemary Kilpatrick (kilpatr@...) in the first instance. For further
information on the application procedures please contact the postgraduate
research administrator, Liz Bugler (tel: 0151 291 3482; e-mail
buglerl@...)
Completed applications must be received by 5.00 pm on Monday 29th September
2008, and returned to:
The Administrator, Postgraduate Research
Liverpool Hope, Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD
Telephone: 0151 291 3948, Fax: 0151 291 3852, Email: buglerl@...
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The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration
between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the
National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological
University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your
chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be
supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these
labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD
degree by either NUS or NTU.
ELIGIBILITY
* Open to all international students
* Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic
results
* Good skills in written and spoken English
* Good reports from academic referees
AWARD TERMS
* Attractive monthly stipend over 4 years of PhD studies, which can
support you comfortably. The stipend amount is SGD 24,000 annually, to
be increased to SGD 30,000 after passing Qualifying Examination.
* Full support for tuition fees for 4 years of PhD studies.
* One-time SGD 1,000 Settling-in Allowance
* One-time Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500
HOW TO APPLY
Application for January 2009 intake has closed. Click here
intake.
The application deadline for August 2009 intake is 1 January 2009.
Completed application and supporting documents will have to reach us by
mail then.
Incomplete applications and new applications received after 1 January
2009 will be considered for January 2010 intake.
All supporting documents are to be submitted by post to:
Attention: Jeremy Ng
A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 Centros
Singapore 138668
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University of Kent
MA Scholarships Available for January 2009
University of Kent's Brussels School of International Studies
Deadline: 15 Oktober 2008
Applications are invited for two scholarships for politics students
wishing to begin their studies at the University of Kent's Brussels
School of International Studies in January 2009.
Successful candidates will be registered at the University of Kent as
full-time students on one of the five politics programmes offered at
UKB (listed below) and will receive payment to cover 50% of their
tuition fees (¤6845 in 2008/9).
These scholarships are open to students of all nationalities and are
valid for the following programmes:
MA in International Relations
MA in International Conflict Analysis
MA in International Political Economy
MA in European Public Policy
MA in Political Strategy and Communication
In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates must both
apply for admission to one of these masters programmes and submit a
separate scholarship application, no later than the closing date of 15
October 2008.
To submit an application for admission to an eligible MA programme,
please follow the instructions as detailed on the following webpage:
http://www.kent. ac.uk/brussels/ admissions/ .
Applicants should normally have obtained, or be about to obtain, a
relevant undergraduate degree, with an overall First or Upper Second
Class Honours result, or equivalent. No application for admission is
considered complete until all supporting documents have been received
by the university.
Once you have submitted your application to study at the University of
Kent's Brussels School of International Studies (with all the required
documentation) , in order to apply for the scholarship, you should
send a letter/email to ukbschols2@kent. ac.uk confirming your wish to
be considered for a scholarship and explaining why you believe you
should be awarded one. To help you decide what to write, you should be
aware that the Scholarships Board is looking for academic excellence
as well as academic potential. If it helps, imagine that you are
standing in front of the members of the Board and have one chance to
tell them about yourself and why you want the scholarship.
For politics students starting in January 2009, your scholarship
application must be received no later than 17h00 CET on the closing
date of 15 October 2008.
Successful candidates will be informed of the results by Friday 21
November 2008.
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At Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway, there is an open position
for a PhD student in the area of logics for multi-agent systems.
The position is full-time for four years. Salary starts at NOK 353 200
gross per year (appr. EUR 43 000 per year). Closing date for
applications is 1 November 2008.
For a description of the position and application procedure, see:
http://hib.easycruit.com/vacancy/230697/41311
Contact: Dr. Thomas Ã…gotnes, tag@..., +47 55587229
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PhD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Label: Lowongan Beasiswa SingapuraThe National Institute of Education, Singapore (NIE), Nanyang Technological
University, is
looking for suitable candidates to apply for full-time research scholarships at
NIE leading
to the Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degree. Candidates with research interests in
the
humanities, education, sciences and physical education are welcomed to apply.
The
scholarship will commence in January 2009.
Criteria
· Candidates should possess a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division)
Honours
degree or its equivalent, and a Master's degree in the relevant areas and the
ability to
pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.
· For international applicants, min scores required: GRE - 1180 (verbal &
quantitative) ;
TOEFL - 580 (paper), 237 (computer), 80 (internet); IELTS - 6.5; Analytical
Writing - 3.5;
GATE - 90%.
· Candidates should also not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or
concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, and bursary or top-up
allowance
during the prescribed period of the award.
Coverage
· The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable
subject to good
progress up to a maximum of 4 years.
· The monthly stipend for PhD students is S$2,000. Upon successful completion of
the
Qualifying Examination and Candidature Confirmation (after 12 months), the
stipend may
be increased to S$2,500, subject to good performance in research and required
courses.
· Students are expected to cover all their living expenses (including food and
lodging) from
this stipend.
· In addition to the monthly stipend, the award also covers the annual tuition
fees (S$4,482
to S$11,200 depending on nationality) and the annual computer fees.
For non Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents
The offer of this award is conditional upon the scholar being issued a valid
Student's Pass
by the Singapore Immigration, which is also subject to medical clearance, and
maintaining
a valid Student's Pass for the entire duration of the scholar's studies for the
higher degree.
General
For information on PhD entry and programme requirements, areas of research,
scholarship, application, etc, go to: http://www.nie edu.sg/nieweb/index.do
Under Programmes à Graduate Programme àPhD Programmes, Applications and Research
Scholarships (on left menu).
Contact - Ms Cindi Chiam, Programme Executive, Graduate Programmes & Research
Office; DID: (65) 6790 3995 Fax: (65) 6896 9446 / Email:
nieadmpp@...
Closing Date for Application 30 September 2008
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Beasiswa THE FUJITSU ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Label: THE FUJITSU ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE FUJITSU ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Application Deadline:January 31st, 2009
A full-tuition Scholarship
For Management Training in Hawaii
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications
solutions for the global marketplace, established the
Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program in 1985. The Scholarship was
established to enhance international understanding and cross-cultural
communication through management education and training. Fujitsu is
committed to promoting the development of both technology and human
resources at global level.
East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP)
An intensive three-month
Graduate diploma program at JAIMS in Honolulu, Hawaii
JAIMS is a nonprofit postgraduate institute that has been a pioneer
in intercultural management education since 1972. Over 22,000
participants from 59 countries have come to JAIMS to learn skill
essential for success in the international arena.
JAIMS
* Intercultural Business Leadership
* Global Marketing
* Cross-Cultural negotiation and Problem-solving
* Business Plan Development and Entrepreneurship
* Business Communication
* One-week field study in Japan
Program Information: www.jaims.org
Please send your application letter and CV to:
PT. FUJITSU INDONESIA
Wisma Kyoei Prince 10thFloor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav.3-4
Jakarta 10220
Indonesia
Attn: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa
Ms. Ella Lamzia
E-mail: scholarship@ id.fujitsu. com
Scholarship information: www.fujitsu.com/scholarship
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Beasiswa Joint Japan World Bank Institute
The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank.
The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY172,000 (pending budget proposal), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student’s study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2008 to March 2010. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.
The objectives of the PPT program are: firstly, to develop a basic understanding of public policy and taxation; secondly, to teach the concepts and methods of an entire taxation process through an internship program provided by Japan’s National Tax Agency; and lastly, to offer specialized courses of study on various aspects of public policy and taxation which are most relevant to the students’ home countries. The students trained under this program are expected to return to their home countries to apply their acquired knowledge and skills towards improving public service in their respective countries.
Applicants should:
1. be between the age of 25 and 45;
2. be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country;
3. be mid-career professionals in public service;
4. be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities;
5. hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field; and
6. have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country
The following applicants are NOT eligible:
1. those currently pursuing a Master’s or PH.D. program in industrialized countries;
2. those who have had one or more years of training/studies and/or residency in an industrialized country;
3. permanent residents/nationals of industrialized countries;
4. Executive Directors, their Alternates, and staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) including consultants, as well as their close relatives.)
Priority consideration will be given to applicants who:
1. are 35 years old or younger,
2. are currently holding an official position in the field of tax administration,
3. can receive an official leave of absence during the period of study,
4. are planning to return to the equivalent position (including the current one) in their home country after s/he completes the program,
5. are recommended by appropriate government agencies, and
6. submitted GRE scores.
The following are the documents to be submitted in addition to the application form:
1. English proficiency: Each applicant must demonstrate a proficiency in English sufficient for undertaking instruction in that language. In this regard, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for the paper-based, 213 for the computer based, 79 for the internet based or IELTS score of 6.5 is required for entrance into the program. The only documents we accept are official TOEFL scores sent directly by Educational Testing System (ETS) or official IELTS sores sent directly by British Council. Please refer to the TOEFL webpage or the IELTS webpage where you can obtain information regarding the examination. The institution code for Yokohama National University for TOEFL is 0410. Choose 84 (economics) as the department code. The only exception is the case in which the primary language of instruction at the applicant’s undergraduate institution is English. In this case, you must include an official letter obtained from the university confirming this information. In any event, those applicants who do submit TOEFL or IELTS scores will be given priority in the selection process. We do NOT accept copies of TOEFL and IELTS scores directly sent by applicants, the results of the TOEFL institutional exam, or any other exams conducted by private agencies.
2. Two letters of recommendation: One must be from a supervisor at your workplace, and the other must be from a faculty member of the university from which you obtained your bachelor’s degree. Letters of recommendation must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the reference.
3. Official academic transcript: Only an official transcript in a sealed envelope issued by your university or school will be accepted.
4. Statement of purpose (1,200 words or less): Be concise and specific in preparing your statement, giving information which will aid the selection committee in evaluating your potential for completing the program. Use the form provided with the application form, attaching an additional sheet if needed. Please type.
Telephone interviews may be conducted to assess English proficiency and/or to confirm any other information contained in the applicant’s file.
Lastly, although this is not required, if you have taken the GRE, please have the official score sent to the program. Those who present GRE scores will be considered favorably in the selection process.
Applications will be mailed upon request, and are not available through website or email. To receive an application or for more information, please direct inquiries to:
MPE Office
Email: is-mpe@ynu.ac.jp
Fax 81-45-339-3608
Inquiries by telephone will not be accepted.
The following materials constitute your application.
- Application Form
- Statement of Purpose
- Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation
- Return Address Labels
- Official Academic Transcript
- Official TOEFL Score or a letter from your undergraduate institution confirming that the primary language of instruction is English.
- Official GRE Score (if available)
Use the original copy of the application form. We do not accept photocopies. We do not accept applications via fax or email.
Your application should be submitted to the following address.
MPE Office
International Graduate School of Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, 240-8501 JAPAN
Please note that none of the application materials can be returned to applicants under any circumstances. Also, a medical certificate will be required upon acceptance.
Applications for the 2008 admission must reach the MPE Office by NO LATER than October 31, 2007.
For more information please visit http://www.igss.ynu.ac.jp/wb-ppt/howtoapply01.html
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Beasiswa Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Women, 2009
Label: Beasiswa Google, Women ScholarshipGoogle Europe has announced Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships for year 2009/10 for the women. The aim of these scholarships is to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders. Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership.
Deadline: 26 January 2009
General
A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.
In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates must:
be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
be enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
How to apply
Please complete the online application form (link below for further details) and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English.
All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.
Further details
All relevant details are given on the following link:
http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/
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