PhD positions at University of Rome 3, Italy

Call for Applications

PhD Level Courses (”Corsi di dottorato di ricerca”)
Roma Tre University (Doctorates, Doctoral Schools)

Expiration date August 26th,2010 - 14.00 CET time

CALL FOR APPLICATION (PDF)
http://europa.uniroma3.it/bando2010s
http://europa.uniroma3.it/bando2010s/CALL_FOR_APPLICATION_2010.PDF

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PhD scholarship in radiochemistry at Technical University of Denmark

Overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and talented individuals for a PhD scholarship in radiochemistry at the Hevesy Laboratory at Risø DTU.

The Hevesy Laboratory is a radiochemical and radiopharmaceutical facility at Risø DTU. The laboratory has a 16.5 MeV cyclotron equipped with a beam line for in-house production of isotopes, including 18F for PET scanning. The research laboratories and clean rooms feature state of the art equipment for radioactive and stable isotope chemistry.

At present, we are 20 people in a multidisciplinary team, working with both research and production. Among the research activities currently conducted are 18F chemistry, tritium chemistry and Auger emitting nuclides for therapy.

Research
Drawing on recent advances in organic-, organometallic- and radiochemistry the successful candidate will explore new methods of 18F-C bond formation using 18F fluoride. The research will also include the development of new methodologies for extraction of 18F-fluoride from target water and converting it into an efficient fluorination source.

Qualifications
Candidates should have (or be about to obtain) a master`s degree in engineering, radiochemistry, organic- or organometallic chemistry or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master`s degree in engineering. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong commitment to research.

Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
You are welcome to contact Senior Researcher Fedor Zhuravlev, +45 4677 5337 or Head of Hevesy Laboratory Palle Rasmussen, +45 7677 5332 .

Application
The application deadline is 1 September 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach the following documents: 1) a Cover Letter, 2) a CV, including list of publications, 3) a copy of your academic transcripts.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Source: http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=5df74c2e-1cf3-4ac7-a996-c04b017e51ccP

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Fully funded PhD Studentship in Organic Chemistry - Monash University

Fully funded PhD studentship
Dendrimer Synthesis
Monash University, Australia

We seek an outstanding PhD candidate with a background in synthetic organic chemistry to develop a new class of dendritic molecules, and to study their applications. The position is fully funded, both fees and stipend, for four years.

Project description

The successful candidate will investigate a new method for the synthesis of a library of dendrimers with variations in the sizes and shapes of the monomers, and of the strength and character of the forces between them. One aim of the project is to make dendrimers carrying a variety of functionality, and with the flexibility of the synthetic strategy, engineer the molecules for solubility, surface activity, and assembly into larger structures.

Measurement of the conformations of the dendrimers using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is part of the project, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience with this method at the Australian Synchrotron, collocated with Monash University. Computer models for the dendrimer conformations will be tested by the SAXS methods.

Monash University

Monash University has Australia’s leading chemistry school, ranking 64th in Shanghai’s Jiao Tong Index. Monash is one of only three Australian universities ranked in the global top 100 for Chemistry, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The ARWU annually grades over 1000 institutes on six objective indicators including the number of highly cited researchers, the number of articles published in the journals Nature and Science and the per capita performance with respect to the size of the institution.

Applications

Interested candidates should send a CV, a short description of research interests, and the names of two or more referees to the email addresses below.

Enquiries should be directed to:

Dr. David Lupton,

david.lupton@monash.edu,

http://users.monash.edu.au/~dwlupton/index.html.

or

Dr. Angus Gray-Weale,

angus.gray-weale@monash.edu,

http://www.gusgw.info.

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Scholarship for Doctoral Studies in Germany (DAAD)

DAAD Long-term Research Grants for Doctoral Studies
NO AGE LIMIT APPLIED

Closing Date : 15 October (annually)

1. Objective
Research grants are given to :
a. excellently-qualified teaching staff from state or private universities
b. researchers from research institutions in any field of study/research
c. applicants from private sectors with at least two years of working experience
Research grants can be used to carry out :
- research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a
doctorate in Germany
- research projects at a German higher education institution for the purpose of
gaining a doctorate in Indonesia (according to the “DAAD Sandwich Model” – see
page 5)
2. Scholarship duration
The length of the grant is set by the grant committee during the selection
depending on the project in question and on the applicant?s work schedule. In
the case of full doctoral programs in Germany the scholarship will be granted
for up to three years. For sandwich scholarships, the research stay in Germany
will be supported for a maximum of two years. Even when support has been awarded
for a full doctoral program, that award will be limited to one year at time.
Extensions of the scholarship depend on the evaluation of the work done thus
far.
3. Value
Depending on the award holder?s academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly
award of 1000 Euros plus travel and health insurance allowances. In addition to
these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance.
When award holders take doctoral programs run under the “DAAD Sandwich Model”
and obtain the degree at the home university the award may include the travel
expenses of both academic supervisors.
4. Requirements
a) holder of Master Degree (S2 Degree) with minimum GPA of 3,00
b) Master?s degree should have been completed not longer than six years at the
time of application
c) a convincing and well-planned research project that has been agreed by a
German academic supervisor at the German host university.
Please see page 7 for information on „How to find an academic supervisor in
Germany?
d) written confirmation of the supervision by a professor in Germany commenting
on your research program.
e) It is required that doctoral candidates wishing to take a doctorate/PhD in
their home country (Sandwich Program) must register for the doctorate at their
home university.
f) Proficient in English - TOEFL IBT 80 or ITP 550 or IELTS 6 (obtained in 2009
or 2010) -or good German language skills. TOEFL Prediction is not accepted
g) Applicants from the medical field must fulfil specific requirements (see page
6).
h) Applicants, who have been residing in Germany for more than one year at the
time of application, cannot be considered

General Information on Long-term Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates

1. Application (Online application is possible!)
It is strongly recommended to apply online at our website
http://www.daadjkt.org/index.php?scholarships
You must however print, sign and send the filled out
application form together with the required documents by post to the DAAD
Jakarta Office prior to the deadline. The instruction on how to apply online is
available at our website.
2. Selection:
A Joint Selection Committee consisting of German and Indonesian university
lecturers/researchers will interview the applicants in Indonesia and recommend
candidates for final approval to DAAD.
The interviews are conducted in English, and will be held in November 2010.
DIKTI and/or the DAAD Jakarta Office will inform the candidates in question in
due time about the exact dates and venue for the interviews.
Travel costs for attending the interviews cannot be borne by DAAD but should be
covered by the sending institutions in their own interest.
3. Two months-German language pre-departure training in Jakarta:
The DAAD scholarship holders will attend a German course at Goethe-Institut
Jakarta. This course will be financed by the Directorate General of Higher
Education (DIKTI) for all candidates from universities. Costs for other
candidates have to be borne by the sending research institutions or by the
candidates themselves. For the full course period, all participants have to be
released from any teaching, research or other duties at their home institutions.
The major part of the course is devoted to basic German language training at
Goethe-Institut Jakarta.
Language courses preceding the university studies will be financed by the DAAD
and will take place at a specialised language institute in Germany. If a final
test “DSH” (=German Language Proficiency Test) is required by German
universities for admission to a degree course, a six months intensive course is
necessary.
4. Commencement of studies in Germany:
When meeting all requirements, scholarship holders may commence academic studies
in Germany in winter semester (October) of the following year.
Candidates who have previously applied for a DAAD scholarship without success,
may re-apply to the DAAD Jakarta Office only once.

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PhD Openings at University of Pisa / Italian Institute of Technology

*Open Research Positions in Robotics at UniPISA / IIT*

The University of Pisa and the Department of Advanced Robotics of Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genova are jointly opening two positions for international Ph.D. students.

*Position/Theme 1: Analysis, Design and Control of Robots with Variable Compliance*

*Position/Theme 2: Design and Control of Sensorized Robot Hands for Manipulation and Haptic Exploration*

The Ph.D. students will be involved in the research groups of two very active European projects, where Pisa and IIT closely collaborate: VIACTORS
(http://www.viactors.eu/) and HANDS.DVI / THE (http://www.thehandembodied.eu/), respectively. Their work will be mainly based at IIT’s premises in Genova, under the direct supervision of senior research personnel of both institutions.

Candidates are sought who possess a Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, with a strong background in Robotics Manipulation, and an interest in undertaking innovative, ambitious, high-risk/high-payoff research enterprises. The cosmopolitan research environment requires mastering the English language in both speaking and writing. Gradually acquiring the basics of the Italian language will make the experience of living in Italy more enjoyable, but is not required.

For more informations on the scientific environment and to discuss the research program (which will have to be tailored to the successful candidate’s own experience and interests) please contact

Antonio Bicchi (bicchi@centropiaggio.unipi.it
)
Director, Centro “E. Piaggio” University of Pisa
Senior Researcher, Advanced Robotics Dept., IIT

and

Darwin Caldwell (darwin.caldwell@iit.it)
Director, Advanced Robotics Dept., IIT

International applications are encouraged and will receive logistic support with visa issues. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Please email your application, including cover letter, CV, scanned transcripts, diplomas, publications, theses, other supporting material, and the contact information for at least two references as a single PDF file with “Application Ph.D. Position” in the subject line.
For adminstrative issues, please contact

Laura Maley (laura.maley@centropiaggio.unipi.it)
or
Floriana Sardi (floriana.sardi@iit.it)

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European Master in Sustainable Regional Health System 2011

For applicants who seek and are eligible for Erasmus Mundus “Category A” scholarships, and self-financing students application is open since 1st of July and will be closed in 2011 January. Registration for applying is http://erasmusmundus.tprs.vu.lt/erasmusmundus/?q=user/register .

Please follow tine instruction below carefully, only correct applications will be considered.

* Step 1 Fill in on-line application form and after submitting, please, print it and sign.

* Step 2 Your application should consist of the following documents:

1. A complete and signed standard application form
2. A copy of the passport or other official identification proof
3. Sertified copies of diplomas and translation in English. (If legalized copies of diplomas are not available at the time of application, an original statement from your current university about the studies done and studies currently being done must be provided)
4. Copies of diploma supplements stating courses followed and scores obtained per course and translation in English
5. Copies of language tests scores and language certificates (TOEFL/IELTS, etc.)
6. Letter of motivation
7. 2 reference letters
8. Academic and professional CV

Please note, that application becomes property of the Secretariat of Programme. Therefore no original official documents should be sent. Upon admission to the programme, legalized copies of diplomas, language tests and certificates will be required.
Application should be posted to:

European Master in Sustainable
Regional Health Systems
Institute of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
Vilnius university
Ciurlionio str.21
LT-03101 Vilnius
Lithuania

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Erasmus Mundus Food of Life 2011/2012

EM Food of Life is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The two-year Masters Course builts on the expertise of four European universities:

* University of Copenhagen, UC
* Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
* Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB
* University of Helsinki, UH

Integration of Animal Science and Food Science and Technology

EM Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Masters Course in the science of animal-derived foods. In a unique way, the course combines animal science and food science and technology focusing on social as well as cultural and, of course, scientific aspects of the food production chain.

What will I study?

Through the EM Food of Life Masters Course, you will acquire basic theoretical knowledge, practical techonologies, and research and development methodologies preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as:
* How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products
* How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer
* How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact

Two Universities - Double Degree

As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.

You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy.

The course is taught in English and leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions.

EU funding

Every year 17-20 scholarships are available for Non-EU students (24.000 EUR/year) and EU students (10.000 EUR/year).

the application deadlines are 1 December 2010 for Category A applicants and 2 May 2011 for Category B applicants and scholars (established researchers and teachers) who wish to collaborate with EM Food of Life teaching.

http://www.emfoodoflife.eu/

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