The Institute for Integrated Signal Processing Systems of RWTH Aachen University has an immediate opening in the Architecture Design Group: Research Assistant – PhD Candidate. Our interest is in the analysis and synthesis of algorithms and architectures for future complex wireless communication systems. The focus of the architecture group is on new design methodologies for energy efficient, flexible circuits. Main research topics of this group are architectures for Application Specific Instruction-set Processors (ASIPs), in particular, with reconfigurable extensions, and their synthesis onto modern deep sub-micron technologies. Of special interest is the trade-off between flexibility in software (programmability) and hardware (FPGA-type structures). These investigations are performed in collaboration with the institute’s algorithm and tool groups as well as with the interdisciplinary research teams of the research cluster “Ultra high-speed Mobile Information and Communication (UMIC)”.

The PhD programme in Statistics has an expected length of 3 years. About 8 students enter the programme every year. Admission is by competition which is open to people of all ages and citizienship who already have a Diploma di Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) or Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale (nuovo ordinamento), issued in Italy, or an academic qualification of equivalent level issued by a foreign university and recognized by the academic authorities, or by interuniversity agreement of cooperation and mobility. Competitions are held anually, with details being published by September of each year. Courses start the following January. For full information see the Univerisity of Padua competition announcement . Applications are to be made within 30 days of the publication of the competition announcement. The competition is based on qualifications, written and oral examinations (see the section on the admission exam in this page). Most available positions are supported by scholarships from th

IMPRS-ESM PhD Program: call for 2008 now open. The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in Earth system research. Doctoral students of the IMPRS-ESM contribute to the development, application, and evaluation of a spectrum of Earth system models at different temporal and spatial scales, including the interactions between the natural and the human systems. The IMPRS-ESM comprises institutions and scientists from the broad field of Earth sciences, as well as from economics and social sciences. We accept students from all over the world. Our PhD program is open to applicants holding a German Diplom degree (or the equivalent, e.g., a Masters degree involving a written thesis) in geophysical sciences (including meteorology and oceanography), physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, economics, or political science. For an application please register

A PhD position is available starting this fall at the Astronomical Institute “Anton Pannekoek” in Amsterdam. Ideally the student would begin in September but anytime in the fall is possible. In any system where we see magnetized plasma accreting onto a central source, we also see astrophysical jets at least some of the time. The jets produced by accreting black holes and neutron stars are highly collimated, relativistic, and can dominate the entire output of the system. Yet despite decades of study we still do not understand the physics of jet formation or their basic internal characteristics. Besides being direct windows into the physics of strong gravity and extreme magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), jets also have an enormous impact on their environment which in the case of AGN can even effect the growth of the host galaxy. Luckily, since black holes come in stellar and supermassive versions spanning 8 orders of magnitude in mass, we can study different phenomena at either end of this larg

Technical University Munich (Germany): 2 PhD Positions in Theoretical Computer Science / Algorithms Engineering Modern computers have faster and faster CPUs, such that it is getting more and more difficult to supply them with the data bandwidth to leverage this speed. This works reasonably well if data is accessed linearly, and basically impossible if memory accesses are random. Hence, to help the design of fast algorithms, it is useful to consider the so called I/O-model, that captures the data transfer between different types of memory like cache and main memory. In this setting the project is concerned with the multiplication of a dense vector with a sparse matrix. This is not only an important building block of many applications, but also an abstract formulation of a data-flow problem. The focus is to understand the influence of the structure in the non-zero entries of the matrix on the I/O-complexity of the problem. The research group at the Computer Science Department at Technisc

International PhD Studentship Structural Engineering Department of Civil and Building Engineering Applications are invited for an international doctoral studentship in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Structures Group, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The studentship is open to UK/EU students as well as to international students. Fees could be paid at the international student rate for exceptional candidates. In addition, a £12,300 per annum tax free stipend for living expenses will be paid to the successful candidate. Applicants should have a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or related disciplines. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Mohammed Raoof (01509 222610) or email:M.Raoof[ at ]lboro.ac.uk . Research topic available: Shear strength of FRP plated reinforced concrete beams. More information may be found at at this page. Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from this link and submit

The Chair (Unit) of Engineering Mechanics (IfM) is an internationally recognized research institution, whose scientific staff holds a prominent role in the development of methods for structural reliability analysis and computational stochastic mechanics. Project Description – Applicants Profile: * The project in which the applicant will be involved in is entitled „Quality Assurance of Mechanical Systems and Structures” and is sponsored by the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF). It is concerned with the development of procedures to assess the robustness of largescale structural models (e.g. the Ariane Launcher, shown on the right). * The ideal applicant has a degree in either civil, mechanical, aeronautical engineering (or a related discipline), a solid background in computational mechanics (FE) and programming (MATLAB, C++) and a good command of the English language. Proficiency in one of the major general purpose finite element codes (e.g. NASTRAN) and familiarity with probabil

The Algorithms Group in the Department of Computer Science at Braunschweig University of Technology offers a wide range of interdisciplinary research activities. Until recently part of the Department of Mathematical Optimization, the group (headed by Professor Dr. Sándor P. Fekete), has three new vacancies for computer scientists or mathematicians, starting in october (exact date negotiable). We are looking for: * a scientific employee / PhD student (TV-L 13, up to four years, DFG project AutoNomos), * a scientific employee / PhD student (TV-L 13, three years, BMBF project ADVEST), and * a PostDoc (TV-L 13, two years, DFG project ReCoNodes). There will be no teaching obligations, but researchers will have the opportunity to interact with students in the context of their projects. Pay is according to the German bracket “TV-L 13″ (About 2800 Euros gross per month). Current funding for AutoNomos is for two years, but the expected duration is four. AutoNomos d

Research Studentship Sport, Exercise & Performance School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure - Walsall Campus The Research Centre in Sport, Exercise & Performance (RCSEP) at the University of Wolverhampton invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a three-year full-time research studentship in Sport, Exercise and/or Performance. Individuals interested in joining the University’s internationally-renowned academic team should review the profile of RCSEP’s current research activities (located at here and prepare a 500 word expression of interest document that must be submitted to Adam Brown ( A.Brown2[ at ]wlv.ac.uk) together with the names of at least 2 academic referees. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2007 . For an informal discussions, please contact Dr Peter Dewhurst (Associate Dean), on 01902 323283 or P.Dewhurst2[ at ]wlv.ac.uk

The University of Luxembourg is looking within the Laboratory of Algorithmics, Cryptology and Security (LACS) of its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication for a PhD Student. Under the direction of a professor, the assistant will be in charge of teaching and research activities. He/She will complete his/her scientific and pedagogical education with the aim to obtain a PhD in Computer Science. Description The successful candidate will work on latency, secure routing and privacy issues in peer-to-peer overlay networks. We are looking for a highly engaged researcher with an MSc degree in computer science or related areas. A good knowledge of security aspects of computer science is expected. A good mathematical background is a plus. Proficiency in French or English is required. Requirements MS degree in Computer Science or related areas; Proficiency is French or English Application For further questions or to apply, contact: Dr. Franck Leprevost (franck.leprevost[ at ]uni.lu) Uni

Nine PhD Studentships Innovative Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities Department of Civil and Building Engineering Applications are invited for a doctoral studentship in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Fees could be paid at international student rates for exceptional candidates, in addition to a £12,300 per annum tax free stipend for living expenses. Eligibility: Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent We are looking for a range of backgrounds and disciplines. For informal enquiries contact Prof Andrew Price (a.d.f.price[ at ]lboro.ac.uk). Available Research Topics: 1. Modernising existing healthcare facilities and co-ordination on live projects. 2. Resource optimisation during refurbishment/space-relocation. 3. Designing sustainable healthcare facilities. 4. Modelling and simulation of innovative healthcare design and construction solutions. 5. V

Two PhD positions are available in the Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Research Group of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain). The research group has an extensive experience in the development of novel biomaterials and computer simulations to better understand the interaction between surfaces, cell biology and mechanical stimuli. The selected candidates will integrate the research line on Biomechanics and Mechanobiology to work on the development of new numerical tools for the design of biomaterials for bone tissue engineering. The advertised positions will start mid-September 2007 and be funded for 4 years. Requirements The candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. Previous knowledge on finite element analysis and programming skills are highly advantageous. Good skills in both spoken and written English are expected; knowledge of Spanish is beneficial. Candidates should be able to work both i

2 PhD Candidate Positions Division of Machine Elements Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering. Closing date: 12-August-2007 1. JOB DESCRIPTION: One of the positions is within the project Dynamic behaviour of low viscosity fluid film bearings with compliant linings The second position is within the project Determination of dynamic characteristics of hydrodynamic journal bearings Journal bearings are used to transmit loads from rotating shafts to surrounding structures in most medium to large rotating machinery such as electric motors, generators, turbines, pumps etc and thus in many aspects define the dynamics of the machinery. The high demand for journal bearings is due to their long term performance, quietness of operation, exceptional damping properties, smaller outside diameter compared to rolling element bearings and low cost. Nowadays, many power plants operate in harsh conditions with regular stops and start-ups, a factor brought about by the deregulation of the

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. Studentship, beginning in October 2007, to conduct research on T cell inducing vaccines to influenza virus. A highly efficacious cross-subtype influenza virus vaccine that induces T cell immunity to conserved influenza antigens could be used throughout the world to protect against current and newly arising strains including the avian H5N1 subtype that differs little from human influenza in its internal antigens. This project will develop and examine methods to induce long lasting T cell memory responses by immunization with vaccines based on virus vector platforms. The immunity and efficacy against infection induced by immunisation with these vaccines will be tested and correlates of immune protection will be elucidated. The research will be conducted in the Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Laboratory lead by Dr. Anne Moore in the Dept. of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and based in the School of Pharmacy, UCC. The studentship is open to candidates

The department of Political Science, in collaboration with the faculty of Law, is looking for (m/f). a pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student for an interdisciplinary project on Good Governance in the European Union. Job description: The candidate will prepare a Ph.D. dissertation on the topic of good governance in the European Union and more in particular on the development of a good governance model as a contribution to the political and legal legitimacy of the EU multi-level political system. Starting point is the White Paper on European Governance, once presented as an answer to the legitimacy crisis of the EU, but heavily criticized by both legal and political science scholars who consider good governance as a remedy for the legitimacy problems of the EU. The project aims explicitly at developing an interdisciplinary theoretical model of European good governance and at testing the existing European model against the theoretical ideal type. Profile: * Master in Political Scien

Due to a resignation, the Department of Anthropology at Cornell has reopened a search for a postdoctoral fellow. Funding from the Mellon Foundation will provide a two-year post-doctoral fellowship for a candidate with an outstanding record in areas that broadly relate to the topics of "public intellectuals" and "the place of narrative in the humanities." The fellow is expected to teach one course per semester, according to the needs of the department, and attend the Faculty Seminar in the Humanities which will meet for two hours per week. In 2007-08, the Seminar will focus on the public intellectual; (including, for instance, political "performance" [or another formulation appropriate to your field]). In 2008-09, the Seminar will focus on the place of narrative in the humanities. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 2001. Applicants who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including filing the dissertation) by Jun

The strength of the program is its strong interdisciplinary character, its focus on the molecular bases of disease and the search for new cures. The training platform is based on the development of technical skills in molecular medicine through intensive laboratory work as well as the acquisition of new theoretical tools through specifically designed courses. The final aim of the program is to train a scientific class that will find its natural position at management levels in academic research centres, in clinical centres of excellence, in biotechnological industries and in other structures of the biomedical sector. Curricula: Molecular Oncology, Human Genetics Research topics: Animal Models, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Epigenetics, Genomics, Human genetics, Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Proteomics, Structural Biology Training activities: Courses: Courses are provisioned during the first three years and include basic, specialized and science management courses. Semin