Phd Positions in Computer Sciences, Linkoping university, Sweden

Doctoral student within the National Graduate School in Computer Science (CUGS)

formally based at the Department of Computer and Information Science

Deadline September 5, 2009

Research areas
The scientific scope of CUGS includes (but is not limited to) the following areas:

Autonomous systems and artificial intelligence (prof. P. Doherty)
Security engineering and databases (prof. N. Shahmehri)
Embedded systems (prof. Z. Peng)
Dependable systems and networks (prof. S. Nadjm-Tehrani)
Software engineering (prof. P. Fritzson)
Theoretical computer science (prof. P. Jonsson)

The research topic for each graduate student will be jointly decided by CUGS and the student.

Qualifications
As a doctoral student you must be eligible for PhD studies which generally require a degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or information technology. In addition, CUGS requires:

- relevant courses and excellent grades in the aforementioned areas
- fluency in written and spoken English
- experience in independent project work as well as ability to work in a team

Earlier research experience, e.g. as part of Masters studies will be considered as a merit.

Equal opportunities
Linköpings universitet shall continue to develop as an attractive and creative work place characterized by equal opportunities, and therefore works actively to promote diversity and gender equality.

A majority of the Doctoral students within the department are men so precedence will be given to females in cases where qualifications are deemed otherwise equivalent.

Job description and appointment conditions
A PhD student spends more than 80% of the time on research and PhD studies. Teaching and administration duties can make up to 20% of the total employment. The full time study period is four years with an option to take a Licentiate degree halfway towards the end. Full time normally means five years including teaching. Contracts are renewed on an annual basis subject to progress in the PhD studies. A PhD candidate who successfully follows her/his study plan has priority in extension of the appointment.

Starting date
By agreement.

Salary
The initial salary is 22 750 SEK, but can be higher depending on the background. Please specify your desired salary.

Information
Prof. Nahid Shahmehri (nahsh@ida.liu.se) in connection with project and topic specific questions. Head of department prof. Mariam Kamkar (marka@ida.liu.se) in connection with general employment questions. Director of graduate education prof. Petru Eles (petel@ida.liu.se) in connection with course program and PhD studies in general. Director of graduate studies administration Dr. Lillemor Wallgren in connection with formal application procedures (lew@ida.liu.se). Union representatives for SACO is Örjan Lönnevik (orjlo@ifm.liu.se) and for OFR/S Gabriel Thott (gabriel.thott@isak.liu.se).

Application procedure
Your application marked with the Registration number IDA-2009-00127 must have reached the Department´s Registrar no later than 2009-09-05 at the address below:

Linköpings universitet
IDA
Registrator
SE-581 83 Linköping
SWEDEN

or e-mail: registrator@ida.liu.se

More details http://www.liu.se/en/job/show.html?3010

Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships for women

Call for Applications for the 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships

Description : Candidates have from October 5th to November 30th 2009 to apply for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships. Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering and related disciplines* to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad. (*Awards in biological sciences are limited.)

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, Faculty for the Future has grown to become a community of 110 women from 35 countries. The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines.

Grant recipients are therefore selected as much for their leadership capabilities as their scientific talents and they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women. Faculty for the Future grants are in the range of USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year, and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the actual costs of study and living in the chosen location.

Candidates should be enrolled or applying to their selected graduate schools when submitting their Faculty for the Future grant request. Candidates must have a proven track record of teaching experience, demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to encourage young women into the sciences and hold an excellent academic record.

The online application form will be available as of October 5th, 2009. Sample versions of new forms are now available for consultation so candidates can start preparing their application content. Information about the Faculty for the Future fellowship program is found at www.foundation.slb.com/fftf

Contact address : facultyforthefuture@slb.com

Rhodes Scholarships for year 2010, Pakistan

Applications are invited from Pakistani citizens (Men & Women) for one scholarship to be awarded under the terms of the Rhodes Trust.

Phd Position in Electronics, France

Description:
In the studies of the reliability of advanced embedded memory it is important to characterize qualitatively and quantitatively the failure mechanisms occurring in cells. Technologies for non-volatile memory (flash and EEPROM), loxyde tunnel used to leffacement and programming point of memory must be sufficiently robust to ensure product specifications in terms of cycling and retention. In addition to the continued reduction of device dimensions, it is necessary to develop new methods of analysis and testing to account for new physical phenomena of failure.
One objective of this thesis is to model the electrical behavior obtained from basic structures and macrocell to correlate with those of the product. This doptimiser to the manufacturing process (eg doxyde thickness) and / or terms of programming.

The PhD student will use the resources for this electrical characterization as well as tools for testing macrocell. He must master the physics of semiconductors and have notions of statistical calculation.
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Education Level Required - BAC +5 (INGENIEUR, DESS, DEA ...) Desired Competencies are - Initiative / Autonomy, Electronic Component, Semiconductor Process, Team Work / Cooperation, Creativity / Innovation, Electrical Measurements, Physics of Semiconductors, Adaptability, Flexibility . The Other skills required are Statistic method. Reliability in microelectronics.

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Phd/Master Thesis in France

Four Phd/Master thesis positions in France
TITLES:
- Physical modeling and improved performance of silicides on the electrical behavior of semiconductor components.
- Application of optical diffraction structures on a repetitive measurement of critical dimensions
- Development of new architecture NVM memory cells
- Introduction of technology nanocrystals in non-volatile memory integrated circuits


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Education Level Required - BAC +5 (INGENIEUR, DESS, DEA ...).

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Phd/Master Thesis in France

ABOUT THESIS: PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION 2D-3D DEFECTS IN ADVANCED CMOS TECHNOLOGY

The control of the manufacturing yields of CMOS devices requires the use of analytical high performance such as transmission electron microscopy. In this area, a first CIFRE thesis (A. Demolliens, 2006-2009) has produced many developments for analysis of nano dimensions dobjets: new procedures for sample preparation (low-voltage FIB, cleaning "ion", capping resin, etc. ...) and observe new modes (HAADF, HRSTEM etc ...). To cover physical analysis relevant to even lower levels, it is essential to these developments by use of microscopy UHR (ultra-microscope with high resolution correction daberrations). This technique allows to reach a spatial resolution of less than Långström and saffranchir effects of relocation during measurement of very thin oxides (thickness less than 30 Å). For this technique, sample preparation is even more critical methodologies and observations are to be developed.

Although electron microscopy UHR addresses the problem of spatial resolution, it does not allow observation dimensional (3D) to a sub-nanometer scale. Indeed, for the TEM observation UHR, lépaisseur of léchantillon must be as low as possible (although less than 50 nm) and observation tends to be two-dimensional. Although this type of observation is well suited to measure oxide or very fine grid to the observation of defects in silicon, it is less suited to linvestigation defects or 3D nanoscale characterization of thin film deposited on a rough surface ( ONO typically on poly-Si).
New techniques should be explored in order to access such information. In this context, it is envisaged to develop analysis:
Tomography "X-Ray nano" using a conventional X-ray (spatial resolution <50>
TEM tomography or HRSTEM (sub-nanometer resolution);
Tomography coupled with a probe atomic (atomic resolution).
It will be necessary to devalue the potential and limitations of each of these techniques and to develop adequate sample preparations associated.

In addition to the analysis of laboratory equipment, it is also provided access to a ring producing synchrotron X-ray beams of high quality in terms of selectivity in energy, brilliance and parallelism. The microtomographie originally intended for the medical field, is increasingly used to study the volume of materials. Using an X-ray beam produced in a synchrotron ring improves image quality in terms of spatial resolution, signal to noise ratio and quantitative exploitation. The total acquisition time can range from a few seconds to an hour. The microtomographie can be combined with imaging phase is in a qualitative way to improve contrast, more quantitatively in the way holotomographie.
Thus, it is not considered routine experiments on this type of instrument, but to isolate the impact of the beam quality of the reconstructed 3D image and the detection of defects in volume.

In summary, the proposed thesis work seeks to understand the techniques of physical characterization of the most advanced efforts to detect, locate and identify structural defects in volume likely dimpacter operation and / or the reliability of memory devices incorporating CMOS technology of last generation .

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Education Level Required - BAC+5 (INGENIEUR,DESS,DEA...) Desired Competencies are - Physico-Chemistry, Physics Of Semiconductors, Adaptability, Flexibility.

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Apprentice for Technical Development/Support in France

Job description:

Within the Design Tools and Methodologies team, in charge of defining, develop and support Design Flows specific to the development of Imaging circuits based on commercial and internally developed CAD tools, the goal of the internship is to develop CAD tools to improve the methodology which is being used IPs designs and for System On Chip Physical Implementation and verification.

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Education Level Required - BAC+3 (LICENCE,...) Desired Competencies are - Digital Electronics.The Other skills required are Unix shell, C/C++, perl, tcl programming, basic knowledge of verilog and vhdl

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HEC Post Doctoral Fellowship Program, 700 Scholarships

Post Doctoral Fellowship Program (700 Scholarships) - Phase II

Introduction The HEC is taking a holistic approach to the development of the higher education sector in Pakistan. Pakistan with a population of 140 million has one of the lowest tertiary education enrolment rates in the world, estimated 2.6% in 2000- Even compared to other countries in the South Asia region such, as Bangladesh with 5% tertiary enrolment, Pakistan stands out as having a strikingly low level of participation. The country has 117 university-level institutions: 51 public universities and 9 degree awarding institutes, and in private sector 39 universities, 18 degree awarding institutes. The public institutions have poorly trained, generally low-quality faculty and poor academic facilities (i.e. weak computer, laboratory, - and library infrastructure.). Post-doctoral research and training facilities are occasionally offered under a number of different foreign assistance program. Research within the universities is infrequent and of generally poor quality, as measured by international publications and research expenditure. The faculty have little opportunity or incentive for enhancing their knowledge base, conducting research, or improving their overall competence and performance. Brief History and Background:- Post-doctoral research facilities have been occasionally offered in the past. few facilities for post doctoral research were provided, at government and non-government basis, occasionally till 2001 when HEC has launched its first Post Doctoral scheme titled, “Post Doctoral Fellowship For University Teachers”. the scheme was approved by CDWP on 06-01-2003 at a Capital Cost Rs.172.872 millions with Rs.156.240 millions in FEC. The Fellowship Program provides an opportunity to 700 university teachers & researchers at public & private sector universities and R&D organizations holding Ph.D. degrees to work in well equipped universities / research laboratories of the world in the priority fields of Basic and Applied Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, IT, social sciences and Arts & Humanities to update their knowledge and skill and to interact with the researchers of the advanced countries; and to work in new / emerging fields of education. The Program was launched in 2006 and so far 489 scholars have been selected from the universities & R&D Organizations while 359 scholars have been proceeded to their host universities abroad and out of them 247 scholars have returned after successful completion of their Post Doctorate Research. The remaining scholars are in the process of Visa applications etc. and will be leaving for abroad in the Financial Year 2009 – 10. Objectives Universities in Pakistan in recent years have embarked on imparting education in critical areas to cope with the advanced technical manpower needs of the country in the 21st century. To achieve this objective, it is essential that the universities and other institutions of higher learning should not only be well equipped but staffed with highly qualified and experienced teachers. With these qualities they would be able to train more Ph.D.s with in the country. In view of this, it is essential to send our university teachers for post-doctoral research abroad to enable them to up-date their knowledge and skills in selective fields and specialization and new research projects. The post-doctoral training would have a positive effect on the quality of education and research due to factors: Participation in postdoctoral research is a very important factor in the development of international contacts for teachers, researchers and scholars to acquire the latest knowledge and all disciplines of knowledge. It provides them opportunity not only to exchange information about new trends and techniques but also to utilize latest experimental facilities to which they otherwise may not have access. It also serves to revitalize the interest of the teachers and research workers towards new directions in their fields. Postdoctoral research programme would be a part of the training of university teachers & researcher of R&D (S&T) organization who have completed their Ph.D.s some time ago. Due to rapid advancements being made in scientific and technological fields, university teachers and research workers need to be provided opportunities to periodically up-date their knowledge and skills. Postdoctoral, research work in advanced research laboratories in the foreign countries would also provide them opportunities to interact with scientists working on the frontiers of knowledge and enable them to orient their own teaching and research programmes in the country along with new directions which have greater potential of economic impact in future. The programme will enable teachers to develop linkages with their counterparts working in reputed universities in developed countries. These, contacts could be utilized for bilateral linkages, twining of universities and departments, exchange of teachers, lab and library material, joint teaching and research projects/programmes, faculty development, etc. Eligibility Criteria Holding a PhD Degree from an HEC recognized university. Maximum 50 years of age on closing date (i.e. 15th September 2009). Be a regular employee of : HEC recognized public/private Sector University or DAI. Public Sector R&D organization as identified by PCST (list is available at http://publisher.hec.gov.pk/postdoc/R&D-Orgs Should have a clearly written research proposal, relevant to the current job and recommended / endorsed by the authorized officer of respective organization. Should provide a documentary evidence of Placement in a reputed university / institute of any technologically advanced country of the world. Must not have availed Post Doctoral Fellowship by HEC in the last five (05) years If PhD from any of HEC funded scholarship program: Category I Scholars who have completed their PhD in Pakistan through indigenous scholarship offered by HEC / Government of Pakistan and are willing to apply or selected for Post Doctorate Fellowship Program are required to submit the following documents / deed of agreement: Experience. At least two years full time relevant experience (including pre/post PhD) as a regular faculty member in a Public / Private Sector University / DAI or a regular employee of R&D organization. NOC. NOC from the parent department / university by the authorized officer, to the effect that applicant if successful will be given one year leave. Deed of Agreement. Scholar would be required to complete the remaining duration of initial bond of Indigenous scholarship after returning from Post Doctorate Fellowship. This duration would be determined form the date of joining the parent department. In addition, he would also be required to serve for another two years in its parent department after completion of Post Doctorate Fellowship. The total period of bond to serve in Pakistan will not exceed seven years (2 years for Post Doc and 5 years for PhD). Category II Scholars who have completed their PhD from abroad through scholarship offered by HEC / Government of Pakistan and are willing to apply or selected for Post Doctorate Fellowship Program are required to submit the following documents / deed of agreement: Experience. At least three years full time Post PhD relevant experience at an appropriate rank as a regular faculty member in a Public / Private Sector University / DAI or a regular employee of R&D organization. NOC. NOC from the parent department / university by the authorized officer, to the effect that applicant if successful will be given one year leave. Deed of Agreement. Scholar would be required to complete the remaining duration of initial bond of overseas scholarship after returning from Post Doctorate Fellowship. This duration would be determined form the date of joining the parent department. In addition, he would also be required to serve for another two years in its parent department after completion of Post Doctorate Fellowship. The total period of bond to serve in Pakistan will not exceed six to seven years. (2 years for Post Doc and 5 years for PhD). How to Apply Apply Online Application Forms completely filled in all respects along with required attested testimonials should reach on or before Tuesday 15th, September 2009. Applications incomplete in any respect or received after due dates will not be entertained. Selection Procedure:- Applications are invited through open advertisement in the National Press from regular faculty of Public & Private sector universities/institutions and researchers of public sector R&D organization. The candidates are required to apply “through proper channel”. Forwarding of an application by the employer would bind the employer to release the candidate to avail post-doctoral fellowship for the maximum one year period, on selection for the award. The cases of eligible candidates shall be submitted to the National Scholarship Management Committee (NSMC). Other Related Information Subject Fields: The fellowships are offered under the following subjects classifications: Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences All subjects including Agriculture Plant culture Forestry, horticulture Animal culture Aquaculture. Fisheries; Biological & Medical Sciences Biology including:- Evolution & genetics Microbiology Botanical sciences Botany Paleo-botany Zoological sciences Zoology Paleo-zoolog Marine Sciences (Biological Aspects) Biological Anthropology Biotechnology Medicine all subjects including:- Medicine Human anatomy, cytology, histology Human physiology Pathology Internal medicine Pharmacy, Pharmacology & therapeutics Medicine (Clinical) including:- Surgery & related medical specialties Gynecology related medical specialties Experimental medicine Ophthalmology Dermatology Pediatrics Public health including:- Promotion of health Incidence & prevention of disease Epidemiology Dentistry Pharmacology, Pharmacy Nursing Physical Sciences:- Physics all specialties including Mechanics Electricity & Electronics Modern physics Nuclear Physics Chemistry all subjects including:- Biochemistry Analytical chemistry Crystallography Astronomy:- Astronomy & allied sciences Earth (Astronomical geography) Mathematical geography Astro-geology Astro-physics Earth, Atmosphere and Marine Sciences:- Earth sciences & Allied Sciences Geology, hydrology, meteorology Petrology, Mineralogy Economic geology Paleontology- Paleozoology, Paleobotany Oceanography Mathematics:- Applied Mathematics Statistics:- Computer Sciences & related disciplines:- Information Technology, Software Engineering Engineering & Technology:- Technology includes:- Management engineering Management information systems Ergonomics Technical & Vocational education Industrial research Engineering including:- Industrial engineering Computer Engineering Civil engineering Bioengineering Systems engineering Environmental engineering Engineering economy Engineering meteorology Applied mechanics Acoustical engineering Structural engineering Engineering geology Transportation engineering Applied optics Photonics Plasma engineering Hydraulic engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics Nuclear engineering Aeronautics Astronautics Mining engineering Metallurgy Business Education:- Accounting:- Finance all subjects including:- Public Finance Banking Finance Management Commerce Business Administration & Management:- Social Sciences:- Anthropology including:- Physical anthropology. Archeology Economics Statistics Political Science International Relations Psychology Philosophy Sociology Criminology Administrative sciences including Public Administration Library and Archival Sciences History Geography Religious Studies Education Law and Legislature Arts & Humanities:- Fine Arts Photography Recreational & performing arts, Music Physical Education and sports Languages and Literature Museology (Museum science) Journalism, Advertisement, mass communication Deed of Agreement Terms & Conditions Deed of Agreement The following are the terms and conditions of the award of scholarship and the fellowship of the award is an acknowledgement of these obligations: A scholar will not change the course of research study as specified in the letter of award without obtaining prior approval of the Executive Director, Higher Education Commission. A scholar will not to hold any other scholarship/stipend during this fellowship period. Placement Letter/Acceptance Letter should be from world top 500 universitites. A change of university/institute during the study will only be admissible with the prior approval of the Executive Director, Higher Education Commission and with a letter of Acceptance from the Professor and the relevant authority of the new University where the Fellow intends to transfer. A scholar would obtain leave from his employer to join the foreign institution of his study on full-time basis. A scholar is required to execute a bond with the university/institution of his employment to serve his/her parent department for 5 years subsequent to the completion of this fellowship. A scholar shall sign an agreement with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on behalf of the HEC on non-judicial (stamp) paper to the effect that in case the scholar fails to complete his/her research study, he/she will refund to the HEC the total amount spent on his/her studies by the HEC. The format of the agreement is enclosed as a specimen. In addition, a personal guarantee of a person of means on non-judicial (stamp) paper to the effect of ensuring the recovery in case of default would need to be furnished. Specimen is attached. Every document i.e. Deed of Agreement and other documents must be properly notarized, i.e. the document must be registered by the Notary Public maintained by him as Notary register and the signatures of the executants must be obtained on the register and the number of the registration must be mentioned along with the notaries stamp. Maintenance Allowance : US $ 1500/- per Month Bench Fees Basic & Applied Sciences : US $ 10,000 Maximum for entire duration of Fellowship Social Sciences : US $ 5,000 Maximum for entire duration of Fellowship Proposed Facilities: This scheme will provide opportunities to at least 700 researcher with the ratio of 70 % public sector universities, 20 % private sector universities and 10 % R&D (S&T) organizations, Ph.D. qualified teachers of Universities, Centers Of Excellence, Area Study Centers, Pakistan Study Centers and Degree Awarding Colleges/institutes for post-doctoral research fields important to socio-economic, industrial & agricultural development and poverty alleviation. It will help in upgrading the quality of education and research in the Universities, Centers, Degree Awarding Colleges, Institutes and R&D public sector organizations while bringing it at par with the international level where the benefits of the scheme will accrue to the universities and other institutions of higher education. The institutions would be better equipped to impart education and conduct research in fields important to socio-economic development of the country. Source : www.hec.gov.pk

Fully Funded HEC Scholarships for Masters and Phd

10% Overseas Scholarships (Phase2, Batch5)

Deadline 15 September, 2009

Introduction

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani/AJK nationals for the award of scholarships for higher studies leading to PhD. The scholarships will be awarded for Spring 2010 session in HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore etc.

Objectives

• To create a critical mass of highly qualified Engineer, Technologists, and Scientists Manpower in high-tech fields
• To build up the capacity of Universities, Research & Development Organizations and Industries in Pakistan through addition of PhD’s in priority fields.
• Considerable intellectual activity is expected to be generated through this scheme as groups of scientists, technologists and social scientist would be engaged in publishing their research work. It is expected that good number of papers/studies could be produced annually. The scheme would provide our system an impetus for an out-put and productivity. Major organizations & universities would be increasing their R&D by absorbing specialized trained manpower. A number of new R&D Projects having economic returns can thus be launched.
• The current scheme would supplement HEC efforts for provision of adequate number of trained PhD manpower, to support technology upgrading, develop high standards of Science & Technology, Humanities and Business education/training in Pakistan and to meet the challenging needs of Pakistan’s economy.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of MSc., MA, MBA, B.E/B.Sc. Engg or equivalent (a total of 16 years education).

A maximum of two second-division passes throughout the academic career. Not less than 50% marks throughout the academic career.

Maximum age on Tuesday September 15, 2009:

40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations.

35 years for all others.
Applicants must have already secured admission into a PhD program or Master’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website.

Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education must submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score should be sent directly through ETS to HEC using the institution code GI 9054. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies.

Applicants who are applying for Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website.

The students already registered/enrolled for programs leading to PhD or PhD in HEC identified institutions abroad may also apply.

The candidates who are already availing any other HEC / Government scholarship offer are NOT eligible to apply.
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Application Procedure

Prescribed application form will be submitted along with the following documents within the closing date of application i.e. Tuesday September 15, 2009.
1. Photocopies of all educational testimonials.
2. Photocopy of CNIC
3. CV/Resume
4. Attested photocopy of GRE/GMAT score, if available. GRE score report in original must also reach HEC by Tuesday September 15, 2009 directly through ETS, USA to Institution code GI 9054. This is applicable only for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education disciplines
5. Photocopy of confirmed admission for PhD or Master’s leading to PhD Program at one of the HEC identified universities (list is available at HEC web site).
6. Statement of Purpose (One page)
7. Research Proposal
8. NOC from the employer (only for Government employees)
Note: - All above documents should be in proper order and stapled

Important Note:

1. All scholarships will be awarded on open merit.
2. Confirmed and unconditional admission letters should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD.
3. Candidates having direct admission into PhD will be preferred.
4. Those who have already applied for the Overseas Scholarship in previous phases and have not been awarded scholarship are required to re-apply.
5. In-Service candidates should apply through proper channel. Advance copies will not be entertained.
6. Funding for a maximum period of 4 years will be provided for higher studies leading to a PhD.
7. Limited numbers of scholarships in selected disciplines only are available. Detail is available on HEC website.
8. Awardees have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Pakistan for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an institution of Higher Education.
9. Incomplete and applications received after due date will not be entertained.

Last date of receipt of applications:

Application form, complete in all respect should reach the undersigned latest by Tuesday September 15, 2009 through registered mail or courier service. By hand applications will not be entertained.

Other Related Information

• HEC Academic Evaluation Formula
• Conversion of CGPA into % Marks
• Discipline / Subject List
• List of Identified Universities-2009
• Merit Criteria
• Tentative number of Scholarships available

FAQs

Question No. 1: Is GAT-General score conducted by NTS applicable for these scholarships?
Answer: GAT-General Score conducted by NTS is NOT applicable for these scholarships. GAT-General score is applicable only for the “90% overseas scholarships for MS/MPhil leading to PhD in selected fields”.

Question No. 2: Am I eligible to apply?
Answer: Please read the following statements carefully and answer in Yes or No only. If your reply is “YES” for serial number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and “NO” for 7, 8 & 9 then you are eligible to apply

1	Are you a Pakistani / AJK National?	YES NO
2	Are you less than or exact 35 years of age on closing date i.e. Sep 15, 2009?Or	YES NO
	(Only for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations)Are you less than or exact 40 years of age on closing date i.e. Sep 15, 2009?	YES NO
3	Have completed minimum of 16 years of academic education?	YES NO
4	On selection would you be able to get leave sanctioned for the whole study period (Only for Government employees) (Please tick “Yes” in case non government employee / unemployed / student)	YES NO
5	Have secured admission in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities?	YES NO
6	Have GRE / GMAT score, in case applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business EducationOr	YES NO
	Have more than 50% marks in HEC-AEF, in case applying for Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities	YES NO
7	Have more than two second divisions throughout the academic career?	YES NO
8	Have less than 50% marks in academic career	YES NO
9	Availing any other (HEC/Government.) scholarship.	YES NO

Question No. 3: Is this fully funded scholarship or only covers 10% of the total cost of the expenses because title of the scheme is “10 % Overseas Scholarships (Phase2-Batch4)”

Answer: This is fully funded scholarship which will cover tuition fee, stipend, health insurance and air fare. Maximum tuition fee provision for 4 years program is Euro 82800.

Question No. 4: I don not have admission letter from HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university, Can I apply”
Answer: A candidates has to have admission letter from HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university before applying otherwise He/She is not eligible to apply.

Question No. 5: Can I apply if I have admission letter from foreign university other than HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university?
Answer: A candidate has to have admission letter from only HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university.

Question No. 6: I have admission in HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university and university doesn’t require GRE/GMAT score, do I have to provide GRE/GMAT score to HEC?
Answer: Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education have to submit GRE/GMAT score because HEC needs GRE/GMAT score to draw the merit list due to limited number of scholarships. GMAT will only be applicable for business studies.

Question No. 7: I am not sure that either I need to submit the GRE / GMAT score or HEC-AEF is applicable for me.
Answer:

• Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education need to submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score will be sent directly through ETS to HEC on institution code GI 9054 and as well attested copy will be attached with the application form. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies

• Applicants who are applying for Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch5).

Question No. 8: How should I know that my subject is falling under which discipline?
Answer: Please visit HEC web site (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch5) for the list of subjects and disciplines.

Question No.9: I am already availing HEC / Government Scholarship for MS/PhD studies. Am I eligible to apply in this Scholarship scheme?
Answer: NO.

Question No.10: If I am selected, will I be required to submit the undertaking form, bond agreement and other related documents, to serve in Pakistan?
Answer: YES.

Question No.11: Is international GRE-Subject sore acceptable?
Answer: No.

Question No.12: I have admission in MS/MPhil Program in HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university, University web site clearly state that after the completion of MS /MPhil candidate can apply for PhD program. Can I apply with MS/MPhil admission letter?
Answer: Admission letter should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD, otherwise application will not be entertained.

Question No.13: I have applied for the international GRE test and score will be given by ETS after June 30, 2009. Can I apply?
Answer: Deadline will be strictly followed i.e. Sep 15, 2009.

Source : www.hec.gov.pk

PhD Position with Terralac project , Germany

Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Research Network Berlin e.V.

PhD Position

Dept. Biology and Ecology of Fishes
Müggelseedamm 310, 12587 Berlin

The Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is a research facility funded by the German government and the county of Berlin and belongs to the research organization „Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz“ (WGL). The IGB is situated in Berlin (Friedrichshagen) at Lake Mueggel and in Stechlin (Neuglobsow) at Lake Stechlin. The institute is a major German Centre for freshwater ecosystem research and links hydrologists, chemists, microbiologists, limnologists, fish ecologists and fish biologists. The research at the institute consists in a combination of basic and applied science for foresight research which provides the basis for sustainable management strategies of freshwater ecosystems.

In the frame of the “TERRALAC“ project (Aquatic-terrestrial coupling stabilizes lake ecosystems) the Dept. Biology and Ecology of Fishes offers a PhD position starting from 01. January 2010. The position is limited to 3 years and the salary is equivalent to half of
a TvöD position.

The research focuses on the effects of allochthonous organic matter on consumer interactions and matter flow between habitats of shallow lakes and the water-land connectivity. It is hypothesized that allochthonous organic matter input plays a crucial role for bistability (macrophyte vs. microplankton dominated state).

Duties and responsibilities
• Estimates of abundances and biomasses of zooplankton, macroinvertebrates and fishes
• Preparation of samples and stable isotope analyses
• Calculations of production and matter flows between consumer groups
• Estimates of land-water coupling via Aeolian insects Requirements
• Completed studies in the field of (aquatic) ecology, limnology or fisheries biology
• Methodological skills in aquatic ecology (sampling techniques, taxa knowledge)
• Interest in theoretical and food web ecology
• Good command in English
• Good abilities for cooperation with all other groups of the TERRALAC project

The application of women is explicitly welcome. Disabled people with the same qualification will be preferentially employed. The application with all common documents should be submitted until 30th September 2009 to: PD Dr. Thomas Mehner,
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Dept. Biology and Ecology of Fishes, Müggelseedamm 310, D-12587 Berlin, Germany, e-mail: mehner@igb-berlin.de.

PhD Position in Freshwater Ecosystem, Germany

Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Research Network Berlin e.V.

PhD Position

Dept. Limnology of Stratified lakes
Alte Fischerhuette 2, 16775 Neuglobsow

The Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is a research facility funded by the German government and the county of Berlin and belongs to the research organization „Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz“ (WGL). The IGB is situated in Berlin (Friedrichshagen) at Lake Mueggel and in Stechlin (Neuglobsow) at Lake Stechlin. The institute is a major German Centre for freshwater ecosystem research and links hydrologists, chemists, microbiologists, limnologists, fish ecologists and fish biologists. The research at the institute consists in a combination of basic and applied science for foresight research which provides the basis for sustainable management strategies of freshwater ecosystems.

In the frame of the “TERRALAC“ project (Aquatic-terrestrial coupling stabilizes lake
ecosystems) the Dept. Limnology of Stratified Lakes offers a PhD position starting from 01. January 2010. The position is limited to 3 years and the salary is equivalent to half of
a TvöD position.

The research focuses on the effects of allochthonous organic matter on microbial activities in the
water column, benthic biofilms and in the sediment of 2 shallow lakes. It is hypothesized that
allochthonous organic matter input plays a crucial role for bistability (macrophyte vs. microplankton dominated state).

Duties and responsibilities
• Determination of bacterial activities in the water column, benthic biofilms and sediments
• Preparation of samples (DOM, POM and bacteria) for stabile isotope analysis
• Design and realization of field sampling as well as testing methods for measuring bacterial
matter cycling in the lakes
• Quantification of gas fluxes (methane, CO2) from the lake into the atmosphere
• Determination of the aquatic P turn over
Requirements
• Completed studies in the field of microbiology and/or limnology
• Knowledge in chemical-analytical as well as microbiological methods
• Good command in English
• Good abilities for cooperation with all other groups of the TERRALAC project
The application of women is explicitly welcome. Disabled people with the same qualification will be preferentially employed. The application with all common documents should be submitted until 30th September 2009 to:
Dr. Hans-Peter Grossart,
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Dept. Limnology of Stratified Lakes, Alte Fischerhuette 2, D-16775 Stechlin, Germany, e-mail: hgrossart@igb-berlin.de.

PhD Position in Department if Limnology of Shallow Lakes, Germany

Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Research Network Berlin e.V.

PhD Position

Dept. Limnology of Shallow Lakes Müggelseedamm 301, 12587 Berlin

The Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is a research facility funded by the German government and the county of Berlin and belongs to the research organization „Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz“ (WGL). The IGB is situated in Berlin (Friedrichshagen) at Lake Mueggel and in Stechlin (Neuglobsow) at Lake Stechlin. The institute is a major German Centre for freshwater ecosystem research and links hydrologists, chemists, microbiologists, limnologists, fish ecologists and fish biologists. The research at the institute consists in a combination of basic and applied science for foresight research which provides the basis for sustainable management strategies of freshwater ecosystems.

In the frame of the “TERRALAC“ project (Aquatic-terrestrial coupling stabilizes lake
ecosystems) the Dept. Limnology of Shallow Lakes offers a PhD position starting from 01. January 2010. The position is limited to 3 years and the salary is equivalent to half of
a TvöD position.

The research focuses on the comparison of primary productivity in small shallow lakes with different dominating primary producers (phytoplankton versus submerged macrophytes) and the consequences for carbon transfer in the aquatic food web.

Duties and responsibilities
• In situ measurements of primary production of phytoplankton, benthic algae and submersed
macrophytes in two small lakes
• Analyses of the annual dynamics of the biomass of primary producers
• Estimation of carbon fluxes in the aquatic food web Requirements
• Completed studies in the field of (aquatic) ecology and/or limnology
• Experience with photosynthesis measurements and pigment analyses (HPLC)
• Good command in English
• Good abilities for cooperation with all other groups of the TERRALAC project
The application of women is explicitly welcome. Disabled people with the same qualification will be preferentially employed. The application with all common documents should be submitted until 30th September 2009 to: PD Dr. Sabine Hilt or Dr. Jan Köhler,
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Dept. Limnology of Shallow Lakes,
Müggelseedamm 310, D-12587 Berlin, Germany, e-mail: hilt@igb-berlin.de, koehler@igb-berlin.de.

Phd and Master positions in Life Sciences, Germany

International Graduate School at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

The International Graduate School ’Molecular Interactions of Pathogens with Biotic and Abiotic Surfaces’ (funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) offers 13 PhD and 8 MD fellowships in the Life Sciences.

The second class will start on January 1st, 2010.
Funding will be for 36 months.

Deadline for applications is September 1st, 2009.

The Graduate School combines research interests of groups from the Departments of Medicine, Biology, and Chemistry to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions of pathogens with cellular barriers and abiotic surfaces. The three year PhD program will provide excellent training and research opportunities in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, infectiology, microbiology, and molecular biomedicine accompanied by additional soft skills programs.

The Graduate School offers a continuous educational program including training courses in methods and techniques. Seminars given by leading scientists will foster a broad view on current topics in molecular life sciences. The program encourages close cooperation across scientific disciplines in a stimulating scientific environment.

For application forms and further information please visit
http://zmbe.uni-muenster.de/GRK1409

Phd Position in Integrin regulation in endothelial Cells, Germany

PhD Student Position, Study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells, Germany

A PhD-student position is available to study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells and their role for angiogenesis.

We offer an international competitive, inspiring and open academic environment with excellent technical equipment. Applications of students from all countries are welcome.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Diploma (PhD–student) in biology or biochemistry and strong experience in standard molecular and cell biology techniques, in biochemistry and in state-of-the-art imaging technologies. Candidates should have an excellent command of English, good team working skills and enthusiasm.

Salary/Funding:
Funding is available for 3 years and is provided by the Collaborative Research Center “Vascular differentiation and remodelling” (SFB/TR23, www.transregio23.info).

Application Details:
Candidates should send their application (including a CV, a letter of motivation and references) preferably via e-mail to Dr. Emmanouil Chavakis, Principal Investigator, Institute of Cardiovascular Regeneration and III. Department of Internal Medicine, Theodor-Stern-Kai Str. 7, HS25, 60590 Frankfurt a. Main, Germany, email: chavakis-at-em.uni-frankfurt.de

DAAD Scholarships for Indian Student, Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service offers the following scholarships and fellowships for qualified Indian nationals for studies and research at universities and research institutes in the Federal Republic of Germany for the academic year 2010/2011:

Deadline: 01.10.2009

1. Fellowships for Doctoral Studies in Germany
2. Sandwich Model Fellowships for PhD Registered Scholars
3. Fellowships for PhD registered Scholars (2-6 months)
4. Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars
5. Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
6. Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
7. Master’s Scholarship for Public Policy and Good Governance
8. Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Special Relevance to Developing Countries
9. WISE-Working Internships in Science and Engineering (under ”A New Passage to India”)
10. Study Visits/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany by Foreign Students
11. IAESTE

http://newdelhi.daad.de/mainFrame/home/scholarship.php

Apart from these Programms, from time to time other programmes are announced. The details of all these programmes can be found on: newdelhi.daad.de.

PhD position in nanomaterials (energy applications), Spain

PhD position in nanomaterials for energy applications

Description : A PhD position is available for highly motivated candidates at the Nano-Energy Laboratory of the Catalan Energy Research Institut (IREC). The selected candidate will develop a project involving the synthesis, characterization and manipulation of colloidal nanostructures and their assembly into superlattices for applications in the fields of photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy. The specific candidate project will depend on his/her background, abilities and research interests. Interested candidates send an email to Dr. Andreu Cabot (acabot@ub.edu) including C.V. and student record.

Contact address : Departament Electronica Facultat de Fisica Universitat de Barcelona c. Marti i Franques 1 08028, Barcelona Spain

AFAS ACT Science Fellowships - Australian-French Association for Science and Technology

AFAS ACT and the Embassy of France in Australia are offering tertiary science students residing or studying in the ACT a unique opportunity to undertake training or a collaborative study with a French University or research body. The grant will provide a contribution to return airfares to France of up to $2500 and up to $2500 allowance towards the living costs for the duration of the stay (1 to 3 months).

Application Deadline: Monday 31^st August 2009
Organisation: Australian-French Association for Science and Technology

Further Scholarship Information and Application
www.afas.org.au/act

Post- Doctoral Position with EMBL, France for Computational Biology

Member States of EMBL (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the associate member state Australia) are advised that applications are being sought for the following position
at the EMBL Outstation in Grenoble, France:

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Computational Biology of Small RNAs

Duty Station:
Grenoble, France

Commencing Date:
As soon as possible after closing date

Job Description:
The laboratory of Ramesh Pillai is seeking to recruit a Bioinformatician to participate in ongoing projects on small RNA-mediated gene silencing. Our group uses mouse genetics, biochemical and cell biology tools in these studies. Our data collection methods increasingly involve large-scale approaches, such as next-generation sequencing, microarrays and genomic data integration. We seek to strengthen this aspect of our studies by recruiting a postdoctoral fellow who will have the opportunity to actively interface with wet-lab members in our group. The candidate will also have access to bioinformatics facilities and expertise at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), Hinxton and Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna.

Qualifications and Experience:
In addition to a PhD in a related field, experience in database mining and analysis of large datasets from high-throughput sequencing or microarrays is required. Candidates should be proficient in at least one major programming language and comfortable with working in a Linux (command-line) environment. Experience with statistical data analysis using R is a plus.

Strong motivation and excellent scientific skills are essential, as well as willingness to work in a multicultural & interdisciplinary environment.

Contract: An initial contract of 1 year will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on the circumstances at the time of review.

Closing Date: 30.09.2009

http://www.embl-grenoble.fr
Further Scholarship Information and Application (PDF)

Phd Position in Computer Science, University of Bourgogne, France

Ph.D. Position in Computer Science at the University of Bourgogne (France)

Description : The Institute for Spatial Information and Measurement (I3mainz) at the University of Applied Sciences (Mainz, Germany) and its partner the Laboratory of Computer Science, Electronics and Imaging (Le2i – UMR 5158 CNRS) at the University of Bourgogne (Auxerre, France) are seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill an available Ph.D. position in the field of Computer Science commencing September, 2009. The successful candidate will be expected to hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and will be enrolled in the doctoral program at the University of Bourgogne.

The candidate’s work will be carried out in part at I3mainz in Germany and in part at the Le2i in France. His research will be within I3mainz’s WiDOP project which benefits from a three-year funding support (~ 27 000 EUR per year for this position) granted by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany). WiDOP (Wissensbasierte Detektion von Objekten in Punktwolken für Anwendungen im Ingenieurbereich), which stands for “Knowledge-based detection of objects in 3D point clouds for engineering applications”, is an ambitious project aiming to devise and develop efficient intelligent methods capable of achieving an automated processing of terrestrial laser scanner data.

This project contrasts with existing ones in that it uses prior knowledge as basis for a selective, object-oriented detection, identification and modeling of objects present in the point cloud. This knowledge can be obtained from various sources such as databases, construction plans, as-built plans or Geographic Information Systems. Within WiDOP, the successful candidate will work on knowledge-based numerical processing of 3D point clouds. The goal is to develop and implement intelligent methods capable of achieving an automated processing, detection, identification and modeling of objects from terrestrial laser scanner data.

Applicants should send, by e-mail, their curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of 2 references and a cover letter to Adlane Habed Adlane.Habed@u-bourgogne.fr Tel.: +33 (0)3 86 49 28 57 Links: [i3mainz] http://www.i3mainz.fh-mainz.de/ [Le2i] http://vision.u-bourgogne.fr/le2i/

Contact address : Adlane Habed Assistant Professor UFR Sciences and Techniques, Université de Bourgogne BP 16, Route des Plaines de l’Yonne, 89010 AUXERRE Cedex FRANCE E-mail: Adlane.Habed@u-bourgogne.fr Phone. : + 33 3 86 49 28 57, Fax : +33 3 86 49 28 50

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Paris, France

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Paris, France

The Pasteur Foundation of New York is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Fellowship Applicants for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in Paris and carry out a postdoctoral fellowship at the world-recognized Institut Pasteur.

Annual fellowship package is $70,000 for three years!

Candidates are encouraged to apply to any laboratory within 10 departments including:

Cell Biology and Infection	Microbiology
Developmental Biology	Neuroscience
Genomes and Genetics	Parasitology and Mycology
Immunology	Structural Biology and Chemistry
Infection and Epidemiology	Virology

There are multiple application periods throughout the year; the next deadline is Friday September 11, 2009 so start your application today. The first step is to identify a host lab at Pasteur to sponsor your application.

Please note: U.S. citizenship required. This is intended to be a first or second fellowship; candidates should be in the process of completing a Ph.D. or have received it recently. Please see website for precise eligibility requirements.

For questions or more information contact us at PasteurUS@aol.com, or visit us on the web at http://www.pasteurfoundation.org.

For more information about us: