Denmark : Ph.D. Scholarship-Grid integration of offshore wind farms

At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Department of Energy Technology a position as Ph.D. fellow (position no. 562/06-14-10014) is open for appointment from 15.6.2010.

The stipend is available within the general study programme "Electrical and Electronic Engineering".

The Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (NORCOWE), mainly funded by Norwegian Research Council, is an interdisciplinary resource centre for the exploitation of offshore wind energy as a natural sustainable energy source. Key players in the development of Norwegian offshore technology join forces with leading Danish and international communities on onshore and shallow water wind energy to define the future state of the art in the field of offshore wind energy technology. NORCOWE will take the lead in the development of new innovative and cost efficient solutions for the exploitation of offshore wind energy at large water depths and in harsh offshore environments.

The PhD project, being funded by the NORCOWE and Aalborg University is related to two Working Tasks specified by the NORCOWE.

In the PhD project 'Grid integration of offshore wind farms' focus is on the grid security and stability with large scale wind power penetration. The PhD project will study the characteristic of large-scale wind farms interaction with power systems, analyze steady-state and transient impacts. The methods and strategies will be developed to meet the technical challenges under normal operation as well as abnormal situations, such as storms and power system faults and to ensure good quality of frequency and voltage, and reduce the risk of system collapse and blackout.

Qualification requirements:
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation. 

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

Appointment and salary acc. to the Ministry of Finance Circular of January 11, 2006 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Heidi Cramer, The Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, email: hcr@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.

The PhD application form can be downloaded from the following address: 
http://www.phd.ins.aau.dk/get-a-phd/3591832 

The faculty has a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: http://www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: http://pau.aau.dk

You may obtain further information from Professor Zhe Chen, Department of Energy Technology, phone: +45 99409255, email: zch@iet.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

Application marked with the PhD stipend No. 562/06-14-10014, should include in four copies: the PhD application form, the Masters diploma including grades, publications, Curriculum Vitae, proposal for a PhD study plan and any other material, as well as a list of submitted material. Due to legal constraints electronic applications will not be accepted. The application must arrive at Aalborg University with the morning post by the 17.5.2010.

 

Application is to be forwarded to :

Aalborg Universitet
De Ingeniør-, Natur- og Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakulteter
Niels Jernes Vej 10
DK-9220 Aalborg Øst 

 

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Luxembourg : PhD positions in in European Law

The University of Luxembourg has an opening in its Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance for

2 PhD students in European Law (M/F) in the context of a EU FP7 financed project:

Dynamics of Institutional cooperation in the European Union (INCOOP)

• Ref: F2R-DRO-PEU-09INCO (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
• 2-year fixed term contract, renewable one year (M/F)
• Student AND employee status

Background

The PhD positions are financed from the Initial Training Network (ITN) on Inter-institutional Cooperation in the EU (INCOOP), financed by the European Union within the framework of the People Programme: Initial Training Networks (FP7-PEOPLE-ITN-2008). For more information, please visit www.in-coop.eu

Profile

• Master's degree in law or equivalent;
• Excellent command of the English language and language skills in at least one of the additional working languages of the University of Luxembourg (French or German) are a requirement (all non-native English candidates have to pass the Academic IELTS – minimum score: 7,5 – or TOEFL Internet-based test – minimum score: 113).

Under EU financing rules for the programme, applicants are eligible if they are not a national of the State in which the host institution is located (G. D. of Luxembourg). At the time of appointment, the researcher may not have lived or carried out his/her main activity in the country of the host institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her appointment. For more information see: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/fp7-mga-annex3intramulti-v2_en.pdf

Offer

• Each of the generously funded PhD studentship is available for a duration of 36 months (maximum)
• Personal work space at the University
• Integrated into an international inter-disciplinary training network.
• Integrated into probably the most diverse and dynamic legal faculty in Europe and its PhD training programme.

Applications should be submitted in English and must include the following:

• A cover letter including a statement of research interests and motivation, including how this relates to the work of the host institution.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• If possible, a transcript of results of prior university studies.
• Certified copies of university diplomas.
• A list of publications and copies thereof, if applicable. If not, a sample of written work of the candidate.
• The name, current position, and relationship to the applicant, of two referees and their letters of recommendation (can be directly mailed by post or email to the address below).
• Proof of nationality and compliance with the eligibility criteria (above).

Applications must be sent by post as well as electronically to the following address before May 31st, 2010: herwig.hofmann 
Professor Herwig Hofmann 
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance 
University of Luxembourg
162a Avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Italy : European Master in Informatics

This Call is directed at applicants who are residents of countries within the European Union, the European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).

Degree certificates

The EuMI School can accept only students who already have a first level degree.
Students who have not yet completed their first degree, but who predict to graduate before August 31, 2010, can apply to EuMI. If selected, their admission will be conditional on the receipt of the degree certificate by EuMI not later than August 31, 2010.

English (IELTS/TOEFL/CAE) certificates

Fluent written and spoken English, certified (certificate not older than 2008) by either an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) / 217 (computer-based) / 81 (internet-based) or CAE score of at least C; students with higher English scores (IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 580 / 237 / 88; CAE B or A) will be preferred. Please, check comparative table.

Only applicants who are Nationals and/or first-degree-holders of Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom do not have to submit language certificates.
Students will be selected according to the following criteria:

• Profile: academic records, work experience, other related qualifications
• Level of English knowledge
• Research & Development experience
• Motivation
• Reference letters

 

Tuition fees   

The tuition fees are € 4.000 for each academic year. The tuition fee may be waived in part or in total depending on the financial sources available at the moment of the selection. Students will be provided access to the facilities of the participating universities (library, computers, laboratories, Internet).

Scholarships for EU applicants   

For the academic years 2010/12 up to 6 scholarships will be offered to EU students and will cover:

Tuition waiver and a financial contribution to the student's costs of € 3.500 per each year These scholarships are funded directly by the EuMI School.

Additional scholarships and tuition waivers may become available depending on the financial sources at the time of the selection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BY SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP (there is no need to fill a separate scholarship application form).

How to apply    
http://www.eumi-school.org/edu/eumi/admissions.xml?lang=en

Important dates 

 May 16, 2010 - Deadline for on-line application 
 May 21, 2010 - Deadline for surface mail application 
 May 31, 2010 - Notification of admission and of scholarship and beginning of visa procedures 
 September 2010 - Start of Master courses 

 

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Denmark : Scholarships for MSc in Energy Technology

MSc students starting their two year programme of Power Electronics and Drives (PED), Wind Power Systems (WPS) or Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering (EPSH), under the Energy Study Board in September 2010 may apply for:

• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40.000 p.a. for two years to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period (Vestas-2010-01)
• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40.000 p.a. for two years to support living expenses in Denmark during the actice study period (Vestas-2010-02)
• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40.000 p.a. for two years to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period (Vestas-2010-03)
• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40.000 p.a. for two years to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period (Vestas-2010-04)
• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40.000 p.a. for two years to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period (Vestas-2010-05)

M.Sc. students starting their 9th semester of Power Electronics and Drives (PED), Wind Power Systems (WPS) or Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering (EPSH), under the Energy Study Board in September 2010 may apply for:

• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40,000 for one year to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period. The scholarship is granted from September-June. (Vestas-2010-06)
  
• Vestas scholarship worth dkk 40,000 for one year to support living expenses in Denmark during the active study period. The scholarship is granted from September-June. (Vestas-2010-07)

It is a condition for payment of the scholarship that the student is registered and active on either Power Electronics and Drive (PED), Wind Power Systems (WPS) or Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage (EPSH), under the Energy Study Board, as a minimum carries out his final project in collaboration with Vestas.

The award of scholarships will be determined by representatives of Vestas and the Department of Energy Technology. Complaints or questions about the decision will not be adressed.

Applications 
Before you send your application, please read the guide for application of scholarships. 

Applications, with the single word 'scholarship' in the subject, should be sent by e-mail to Susanne K. Hansen, skh@iet.aau.dk. Applications schould contain a justification for the award of a sholarship, your Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts of your examination results and certificates from your home university, and if possible a copy of the letter of acceptance from Aalborg University.

The deadline for applications is 1st June 2010.

 

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Netherlands: Marie Curie PhD position in physics applied to medicine and biology

Overview 

The sector Furore (Physics of the Urinary tract) of the department of Urology, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is a partner in the European Marie Curie International Training Network TRUST. Furore has a vacancy for a four year PhD student applied physics or comparable. This position is open for students who are not a national of the Netherlands, and who are in the first four years of their research career.

The research program of the sector Furore concentrates on modeling of the urinary tract and clinical applications. Based on measurements of nerve signals in anesthetised rats, the PhD will develop a model of the nervous control system of the urinary bladder and urethra. The aims of the project are to use nerve stimulators to suppress involuntary contractions of the bladder (which may cause incontinence) and to evoke a natural bladder emptying in paraplegic patients.

Program Description

The sector Furore (Physics of the Urinary tract) of the department of Urology, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is a partner in the European Marie Curie International Training Network (http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/mariecurieactions/itn_en.html) TRUST (Training for urology scientists to develop new treatments). TRUST is an interdisciplinary research network of 8 European university institutes and 3 enterprises, with a wide variety of expertise in urology and physics.


Furore has a vacancy for a PhD student applied physics or comparable

The research program of the sector Furore concentrates on modeling of the urinary tract and clinical applications. Models are developed on the basis of physical and (electro)physiological measurements in single smooth muscle cells, muscle bundles and complete organ systems in vitro and in vivo. The models are clinically applied in new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. (Dys)function of the urinary tract is diagnosed quantitatively and new treatment modalities are evaluated. Automated analysis of clinical data and non invasive diagnostic methods are important issues.

Based on measurements of nerve signals in anesthetised rats, a model is developed of the nervous control system of the urinary bladder and urethra. The aims of the project are to use nerve stimulators to suppress involuntary contractions of the bladder (which may cause incontinence) and to evoke a natural bladder emptying in paraplegic patients. Previous results are presented in :
http://vlin1.ubib.eur.nl/search/?query=feber%

The PhD student will record the nerve signals in the animals (Labview®), analyze these signals and develop a model of the control system (Matlab®). Results will be published in international journals and presented at international meetings.

Research Field

Physics - Other

Benefits

TRUST provides financial support for three years. Your place of work is at the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, but you will also take part in courses and training events at the other universities. You will initially be appointed for one year, which will be extended with two more years if results of the first year are satisfactory. If after three years a PhD seems possible, Erasmus MC will finance a fourth year. Approximate salary after taxes will be €1484/month in the first year and €1676, €1739, €1807 in the subsequent years

Additional information can be found at the website of the sector Furore :
http://www.erasmusmc.nl/urologie/research/Furore/

Additional Requirements

You have a Masters Degree in Applied Physics or comparable, a good knowledge of signal processing and computer programming and a keen interest in applying physics in medicine and biology. You are pragmatic and do not object to working with experimental animals.

You are in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of your research career. This is measured from the date when you obtained the degree which would formally entitle you to embark on a doctorate.

You are not a national of the Netherlands and you have not resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.

Application Deadline
01/09/2010

Contact

Erasmus MC
Department Urology sector Furore
Academic
's Gravendijkwal 230
3015CE - Rotterdam
NETHERLANDS
phone +31 10 7044058
phone +31 10 7044057
fax +31 10 7044726
email r.vanmastrigt@erasmusmc.nl
email e.vanasselt@erasmusmc.nl
http://www.erasmusmc.nl/urologie/research/Furore/

 

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Ireland : PhD position in Computer Science

Applications are invited for a funded Ph.D. position in the Centre for Health Informatics (CHI), Knowledge and Data Engineering Research Group (KDEG), School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. CHI has a history of world-class research in electronic healthcare records, and is now principally interested in clinical decision support, especially in general practice. KDEG enjoys a world-class reputation in the areas of knowledge driven information systems and intelligent systems. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record (first class primary degree or a postgraduate qualification, e.g. M.Sc.) in Computer Science, or related discipline. They will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. All candidates must be fluent in English, and have good writing skills.

In addition the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Probabilistic reasoning (Bayesian networks, causal probabilistic networks, etc.)
• Rule-based systems (e.g. Drools, Jess, etc.)
• Agent-based technologies
• Web-services technologies
• Excellent Java programming skills

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

• Clinical decision support systems
• Clinical knowledge representation, clinical coding
• Electronic health care records, OpenEHR
• Industrial/Academic Research

This full-time Ph.D. position is for three years duration, starting in September 2010 and is supported under the EU FP7 TRANSFORM project www.transformproject.eu. The successful candidate will have their academic fees paid in full, and will be awarded a tax-free annual stipend of 18,000 euro.

Applications that do not satisfy the requirements listed below will not be considered. Applications must include:

• A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for the position
• A complete CV
• Full academic transcripts
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate if appropriate
• Translated to English if necessary
• English language certification if English is not your first language
• Required: IELTS: 7.0+, TOEFL iBT: 100+, TOEFL pBT: 600+, CEF: C1+, or equivalent

Closing date for applications is 11th June 2010. Please send applications via email with Subject Line "CHI Research Ph.D. Position" to: Jean.Maypother at cs.tcd.ie

For further information about the research project see www.transformproject.eu

For further information about CHI see www.cs.tcd.ie/chi

For further information about KDEG see http://kdeg.cs.tcd.ie

Lucy Hederman
ORI G.13
School of Computer Science and Statistics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
+353-1-8962245
Lucy.Hederman@ cs.tcd.ie
 

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Netherlands: PhD Position on Light-weight crypto primitives

CTIT, University of Twente, the Netherlands  PhD Research Position on Light-weight crypto primitives
  
  The Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) is a   multidisciplinary research institute of the University of Twente,    Enschede, The Netherlands. CTIT coordinates the research activities in    all the areas relevant to the development, the introduction and the    usage of information technology systems. http://www.ctit.utwente.nl/
  
  The research topic of the PhD student will be to design secure symmetric    cryptographic primitives and/or secure protocols (suitable for such   primitives) which use limited resources. Design of crypto algorithms for 
  such constrained environments adds additional not security related but   equally important requirements to the design process.Examples are gate   equivalence of the hardware implementation and its power consumption or   agility, throughput, etc. In order to achieve them often difficult   tradeoffs have to be made as well as the appropriate security level has   to be chosen for the particular application. Because the security level   is usually optimized up to the edge the design of such symmetric crypto   algorithms and protocols is a very challenging task.
  
  Information and application:
  More information may be obtained from Dr. Svetla Nikova 
  (s.i.nikova@utwente. nl) or Prof. Pieter Hartel 
  (pieter.hartel@ utwente.nl) or using the link: 
  http://wwwhome. cs.utwente. nl/~nikovasi/ Adverts/lightwei ghtcrypto_ 062009.pdf
  You are invited to send your application together with curriculum vitae, 
  marks transcripts and the names and addresses of two referees by email 
  to jobs@ctit.utwente. nl.
 

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Netherlands: PhD position in Molecular Life Sciences

Are you looking for a PhD position in Molecular Life Sciences?

· Are you curious about the molecular mechanisms of the cell?

· Enthusiastic, motivated and talented?

The Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS) is organising an international PhD recruitment event to attract top students to study in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Selected candidates will be invited to NCMLS for a 2½ day program allowing participants to visit departments of their choice, to engage in one-to-one discussions with group leaders and group members, as well as participate in organised lab tours. Travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

Find out more and apply now to begin your PhD research at the NCMLS Graduate School www.ncmls.eu/talentevent. The Talent Event will take place 15th - 17th September 2010. *The deadline for application is 1st July 2010*.

*What we offer*

* *

As a PhD student at the NCMLS Graduate School, you will follow a tailor-made program governed by your own training and supervision plan. You will be regarded as a junior member of the NCMLS and will be challenged to participate fully in this stimulating research environment. Projects offered are structured along the three research themes

· Infection, Immunity and Regenerative medicine

· Metabolism, transport and motion

· Cell growth and differentiation

*Studying in Nijmegen, The Netherlands*

Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Renowned for its green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and enrols over 17.500 students. The strength of the University lies in its personal approach. The campus is a close-knit community in which academics from different faculties often work together in cross-disciplinary teams.

On behalf of NCMLS,
H. Hu
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Germany: Media Studies MA Scholarship University of Bonn

Media Studies MA Scholarship
University of Bonn, Germany

Announcement follows

Journalists across the globe can apply for an International Media Studies Master's Program in Bonn, Germany. Full scholarships will be awarded to ten applicants from
Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The program is sponsored by German media group Deutsche Welle, the University of Bonn and other organizations.

The four-semester, full-time program combines theory with training in practical journalism skills, and covers such topics as media and development, media economics, and communication science. The program ends with a master's thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).

Application process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
* completed application form
* curriculum vitae
* statement of purpose
* one passport-size photograph
* copy of your passport

Please note that the following documents (both the copies of the certificates and the translations into German or English) need to be certified. The stamp of authority that certifies the documents must be in English or German. Please refrain from sending originals. Certified copies suffice.

* academic degree(s) including transcripts
* proof of at least one year's work experience in the field of media after your degree

If you are an applicant from China, Vietnam and Mongolia you need to submit original Certificate of APS.

Language certificates

If your first language is not English, you need to provide evidence of your English language skills by submitting one of the following:
*TOEFL: paper-based: score 557 or computer- based: score 220 or internet- based: score 83.
*IELTS: an overall band score of at least 6.0 or
* confirming letter from your previous university, if your first degree course was taught in English.

If your first language is not German and you have not completed a German language degree course, we require one of the following German language proficiency tests for Higher Education:
* DSH level 1
* TestDaF level 3, 3, 3, 3 (www.testdaf.de) or
* Goethe Zertifikat level B2.

Please send your application by post to the following address:
Deutsche Welle
DW-AKADEMIE
International Media Studies
Dr. Christoph Schmidt
53110 Bonn
GERMANY

You may send us a scanned copy of your documents per e-mail for verification in advance to the following address: ims@dw-world.de

Scholarships will be granted after the application deadline by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the University of Bonn, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, DAAD and Deutsche Welle.

http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3764300,00.html
 

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UK: Phd position in Novel therapeutic vectors

Uveal melanoma has been chosen as a model to engineer a highly innovative immunological vaccine, which can be readily adapted to other cancers. In order to trigger immunity via antigen presenting cells, the team has identified HLA-DR1 and HLA-DR4 restricted peptides derived from Tyrosinase and p53 as novel immunogenic antigens. Unfortunately, peptides on their own show low immunogenicity. This project will look to assess and optimise immunisation strategies using a novel peptide vaccine delivery system constructed from nanoengineered scaffolds. The results from this study will provide a highly innovative approach to the formulation and delivery of immunotherapeutic cancer vaccines. 

Entry requirement 
A first class or upper second class UK BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in a Chemistry/Biomolecular Science, preferably with a Masters or MRES degree or equivalent scientific laboratory experience. 

Eligibility 
Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and also International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560/iBT 94-95. 

Applying 
For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr Gareth Cave. 

For an application form, please email sat.research@ntu.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3269, or alternatively download a copy herewww.ntu.ac.uk/research/research_degrees/studentships/96287.html 

Please return the completed application form, with copies of academic and English proficiency (if applicable) certificates, to: 

The Research Graduate Studies Office (Science) 
Erasmus Darwin Building 
Nottingham Trent University 
Clifton Lane 
Nottingham 
NG11 8NS 

Funding Notes
Fees (2009/2010) 

Full-time PhD registration is for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.

Home/EU tuition fees: £3,390 (likely to rise in each subsequent year) 
International tuition fees: £10,200 (likely to rise in each subsequent year) 
Bench fee (annual): £3,000 

If a student has not submitted his/her thesis by the end of Year Three, he/she is required to enrol for a fourth year and pay the Continuation Fee to enable him/her to complete and submit the thesis. The Continuation Fee is currently £300 (increases every year). No Bench fee is payable in Year Four.
 

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Netherlands : PhD/postdoc in History

Application Deadline: June 3, 2010*

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) is the world's largest documentation and research centre in the field of social history. Since its foundation in 1935, the institute has dedicated itself to the collection, preservation and availability of the heritage of social movements worldwide. The institute is independent and reliable, which makes it a natural depository of the frequently threatened cultural heritage of the labour movement and other emancipatory groups and currents. The research department of the institute focuses on the history of labour relations and organizes international projects in this field. The collection (archives, library and audio-visual materials) takes up well over 30 miles of shelf room. The IISH is an institute that comes under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).

The International Institute of Social History is looking for a

PhD Student (f/m)
(38 hours per week)

A four years PhD grant has been offered by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) to a junior researcher affiliated to the International Institute of Social History (IISH) to write a doctoral dissertation on the social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry and participate in the IISH's activities.

And a Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m) (38 hours per week)

A two years postdoctoral fellowship grant has been offered by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) to a recently PhD defended researcher affiliated to the International Institute of Social History to write a manuscript on the social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry and participate in the IISH's activities.

Project information
The International Institute of Social History has launched a grand project on the centurial social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry, studied by a team of five PhD and Post-Doctoral researchers. The purpose of this project is to develop a social history of labour in the Iranian oil industry during hundred years since its discovery in the southern region of Iran.

The discovery of oil in Iran in 1908 created new social, political, economic and even cultural realities at local, national, regional and international levels. Now a century on, Iran's geopolitical role and significance continue to grow. In many fundamental ways, the commodity oil, and those producing it, has played a central role in shaping a model of development, of social mores and behaviours, of political and social relations in Iran, and beyond. 

The oil industry in Iran has been formed within the network of several intertwined formative relations that have undergone major changes over the course of the twentieth century. Labour relations in Iran, especially in this key industrial sector, have been crafted by a series of changing relations between the national state and a major colonial entity (1908-1954), between the national state and a consortium of multinationals (1954-79), between the national state and the local and national labour force employed in the industry, and between the oil company and its
employees. These relations have, therefore, affected both labour formation and labour relations in substantially diverse ways and levels, at different historical junctures. Evidently, workers' everyday life has immensely influenced their aspirations and activities, both collectively and individually.

The applicants are expected to focus their investigation and analysis on all aspects of labour analysis such as labour formation, relations, migration, composition, mobility, integrations, activism, and living conditions inside and outside of the industrial towns, housing, nutrition, hygiene, health and leisure within a specific period. This study also takes into account the relationship between organised and unorganised labour on the one hand and religion, culture and ethnicity on the other throughout the period under review.

Job requirements
The PhD Student applicant should:
- have a MA degree in history, sociology or other social sciences with a strong interest in social and cultural history;
- have the ability to teamwork while carry out research independently and enthusiastically;
- possess the language skills necessary to study the primary sources in the Persian language and to read the relevant secondary literature; 
- have good communication skills in English, both oral and written;
- provide three letters of references.

Conditions of employment
This position involves a temporary appointment with the Stichting IISG for a period of 4 years. The intended starting date is 1 October 2010. The estimated PhD starting salary is € 2.042,- gross per month gross the first year and increases to €2.612,- gross in the fourth year, scale P, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO–Nederlandse Universiteiten) , excluding 8% holiday pay and an 8,3% year-end bonus. We
offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Job requirements
The Postdoctoral fellow should:
- have a PhD in History or a related discipline;
- have the ability to teamwork while carry out research independently and
enthusiastically;
- possess the language skills necessary to study the primary sources in the Persian language and to read the relevant secondary literature;
- have good communication skills in English, both oral and written;
- provide three letters of references.

Conditions of employment
This position involves a temporary appointment with the Stichting IISG for a period of 2 years. The intended starting date is 1 October 2010. Depending on training and work experience, the gross salary for a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) will be between € 3.195,- and € 4.374,-, scale 11, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO–Nederlandse Universiteiten) , excluding 8% holiday pay and an 8,3% year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Applications
You can apply for this job before 3 June 2010 by sending a curriculum vitae and letter of motivation, detailing your ambitions and suitability for this position, three letters of references and a copy of MA or PhD thesis to phdoil@iisg. nl (for the PhD position) or postdocoil@iisg. nl (for the postdoc position), to the attention of Marjoleine Cornelissen (head General Services) or to the Stichting IISG, Ms. Marjoleine Cornelissen, Postbus 2169, 1000 CD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Additional information about the positions can be obtained from Prof. dr Touraj Atabaki, head of the Middle East and Central Asia Desk, e-mail tat@iisg.nl, tel. +31-(0)20-6685866.

Additional information on the institute can be obtained through the following link:www.iisg.nl.

The International Institute of Social History is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its departments. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of different ethnicity groups who would bring additional dimensions to the institute's research missions.
 

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Denmark : PhD summer school on Social Networking

Topic of 2010: Social Networking

Lecturers:
William Melody
Charles Steinfield
Ramjee Prasad
Knud Erik Skouby
Anders Henten
Reza Tadayoni

Dates: 22-27 August 2010
Place: Skagen, Denmark
Organizer: Center for Communication, Media and Information technologies (CMI), Aalborg University, Denmark

Information and registration: http://phdsummerschool.nordict.aau.dk/
Program of summer school: http://phdsummerschool.nordict.aau.dk/program.html
The topic of the 2010 PhD summer school is Social Networking

The PhD summer school on the political economy information and communication
technologies focuses on social networking in 2010. Internet-based communities have existed for more than 20 years, but during the past few years, social networking has become widespread. Worldwide, people connect via the web and extend their social communities beyond what could ever have been realized without the web.

Till now, users of web-based social networking and communities have mainly used traditional computers with large screens. For many users the concept of social networking means always-on, which sets focus on the trend of being able to do social networking also on smart phones and other smaller screens. The transition from the big screen to the small screen in relation to social networking and communities will be one of the issues examined at the PhD summer school. The summer school will concentrate on the interrelationships between the technological, economic, political, and cultural aspects of social networking.

Issues that will be dealt with at the summer school include:
· User generated content and applications
· Mobility and social networks
· Privacy and trust in social networks
· Standards and technical platforms
· New services and applications for mobile devices facilitating social networks
· Business models for social networks
· Regulatory aspects of social networks

The summer school is organized in cooperation with CTIF (Centre for TeleInFrastructure), the CAMMP project (Converged Advanced Mobile Media Platform), and is part of the activities of the Mobile and Wireless Cluster (KMT) located at CMI.

Aim and objectives of the summer school

The aim of the course is to refine the level of knowledge of the participating Ph.D. students on the economic and political structures and mechanisms affecting technology development in the information and communication technology (ICT) area. It also considers the impact of implementation and application of ICTs on the economy and broader social developments. It is a course in the political economy of technology
development with a disciplinary point of departure in economics and social science. This theme is explored at a company (micro), sectoral (meso) and/or societal (macro) level. This will depend on the specific topics chosen in the course. The course targets Ph.D. students with a technology background combined with an economics and/or social science approach and students with an economics and /or social science background focusing on technology development.

Best regards
Anders Henten, henten@cmi.aau. dk
Reza Tadayoni, reza@cmi.aau. dk
CMI, Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg University, Denmark
 

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USA: Master & Doctorate Degree, Miami, Florida

Master of Laws & Doctorate of the Science of Law

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida

Are you clear and committed to the next steps in your career?

Does the path you have selected has heart and purpose?

If you want to make a difference, then consider continuing your education and career development at St. Thomas School of Law in pursuit of an LL.M./ J.S.D. in Intercultural Human Rights www.stu.edu/humanrights.

The St. Thomas LL.M./ J.S.D. program is unique in providing a learning process instructed by leading experts and decision-makers from the most prominent international institutions around the world. It offers an exhilarating educational program with comprehensive instruction on the protection of human dignity across political, social, economic, and cultural lines. The program is further enriched by a diverse student body that adds an inspiring element of learning and growing in
intercultural dialogue. In the words of one of the LL.M. students, "How many times in one's life is a person afforded an opportunity to sit in a small room of people from all around the globe and participate in a discussion led by one of the leading global experts in that field?"

Want to learn more? Then just click www.stu.edu/humanrights which takes you to the LL.M. program's website and see if, perhaps, you are the one called to join the global struggle for human dignity. 

We are now accepting applications. Contact us at humanrights@stu.edu !
 

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UK: Phd position in Geography of Health and Community Well-being

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department. 

The Geography of Health and Community Well-being. 
Applied and exploratory research activities span a range of health and community agendas but the distinctive focus is positioned on the difference that place and geography make to health outcomes and behaviour, health care, health policy and community well-being. 

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being) 
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply. 

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study. 

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the 'Research Postgraduate Programme' heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550. 

Application Deadline: June 11th 2010 


Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.
 

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UK: Phd position in Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department. 

Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis 
The major areas of focus that link together individuals within this group and to outside collaborators include the use of historical cartography and historical GIS to investigate land use change, land use reconstruction, 19th and 20th century UK population change/mobility, 19th century US capitalism and industrial development. 

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being) 
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply. 

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study. 

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the 'Research Postgraduate Programme' heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550. 
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010 

Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.
 

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UK: Phd position in Environmental Processes and Change

The Department of Geography, University of Portsmouth have two competitive fees-only doctoral studentships available for three years (full-time) for suitably qualified students to start in September 2010 (UK or EU students only). Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal that aligns with the following (one of four available) research cluster within the Department. 

Environmental Processes and Change 
The members of the group undertake research into pure and applied aspects of physical geography, focusing on environmental reconstruction, coastal geomorphology, climate science, fluvial science, soil degradation, degradation of heritage materials and the monitoring and assessment of environmental hazards. The group have a strong research presence in the fields of environmental monitoring, analysis and management.

Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being) 
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply. 

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study. 

If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the 'Research Postgraduate Programme' heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550. 
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010 


Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.
 

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