The Graduate School in Lifelong Learning is advertising a PhD-scholarship within a variety of subjects related to the theme of lifelong learning. The themes embrace topics of formal education as well as informal learning arenas, like workplace learning, learning in relation to professional practice and to biographical experiences of health and disease. The themes also include the institutional forms of education and the policies shaping them. The scholarship is financed by the Danish Department of Research. The purpose of the funding programme is to support international collaboration. The PhD-project is therefore to be undertaken at the Roskilde Graduate School and a partner university within the theme of their collaboration. Applicants must be able to divide their study period between the two Universities and keep close and ongoing contact as well. The following themes and partnerships are open for applications: The work place as learning environment (partner; Ontario Institute for

A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available for a highly motivated individual who wants to develop or advance his/her academic career in the field of medical imaging sciences/engineering.Our laboratory in the Department of Radiology in the Biological Sciences Division at The University of Chicago focuses on research on computer-aided diagnosis of lesions in medical images and the development of techniques of pattern recognition, image analysis, and machine learning for computer-aided diagnosis.Our department is one of the leaders in computer-aided diagnosis research, which is at the forefront of research areas in medical imaging. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, or a similar discipline.The successful candidate should have substantial experience in 2D and 3D pattern recognition, computer vision, image analysis, and/or machine learning.The successful candidate should also have excellent programming skills in the computer languages (

Christian-Albrechts-University, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kiel (Germany) At the Department of Agricultural Economics of the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel the following positions have to be filled as soon as possible: 4 research positions salary according to BAT IIa (75% for junior researchers) the positions are limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension. Moreover, researchers have the possibility to obtain a PhD degree in agricultural economics or economics. Work description: All positions are linked to the interdisciplinary EU-research project "Advanced-Eval", which develops and applies advanced methods for the ex ante und ex post evaluation of EU-rural development policy programs. At the methodological and theoretical level the following research topics are of interest within the project: 1. Agent-based Modeling of rural economy as a complex social and economic system incorporating social network relations among agents. In particular, the fol

The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is seeking outstanding college graduates from all over the world to apply for the Master degree program. Applicant should hold a Bachelor degree in chemical or materials engineering with an outstanding grade (4.5/5 or 3.5/4 or higher). Applicants holding degrees in other related discipline (e.g Chemistry, physics … etc.) can be also considered subject to certain conditions. A TOEFL grade of 500 or higher is also required. Accepted students are supported through the Graduate Assistantship Program. The program provides awarded students with the following: 1. Tuition waiver. 2. A monthly stipend of 2000 Saudi Riyals (US$ 533) 3. Housing in the university dorms. Graduate assistants will be required to actively participate in research activities and other related duties as assigned by the department. Continued support for graduate students depends on their ability to maintain exceptional gradate academic st

Applications are invited for PhD scholarships in Economics at the University of Otago. Applications from students interested in doing research in either trade theory or the empirical aspects of monetary policy are particularly encouraged. An Otago PhD is by research only. The scholarships are tenable for three years. Find more information on these scholarships , and to download an application form. Find more information on PhD study in the Department of Economics at Otago . For any additional queries regarding PhD study in the Department of Economics email Dr Stephen Knowles (sknowles[ at ]business.otago.ac.nz). Note that the application form should be returned by post or courier to the University’s Scholarships Office at the address given on the application form, not to the Department of Economics. Deadline: 1 November 2007

The Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its 2008-2009 Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship for research in mathematical and computer sciences. Areas of active research in the department include: algorithms, data mining, dynamical systems and differential equations, high-performance computing, numerical analysis, optimization, probability theory, statistics, and supply-chain and operations management. Fellows interact closely with department members but are free pursue their own research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. after September 2003 or should receive one before the second half of 2008. One fellowship will be awarded with a stipend between $95,000 and $115,000 (depending on area and experience). Applications must be received between October 15, 2007 and January 5, 2008. Complete details and the application procedure are available at: http://www.research.ibm.com/math/goldstine.html . IBM is proud to be an

Research Studentship (Master and Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical sciences using applied mathematics. Modeling drug intake behaviour The drug-intake behaviour has been shown to be a major determinant in therapeutic variability. Because of its random features, the adherence can be described using stochastic and statistical methods to quantity its effect for optimization of drug administration strategy and other impacts. We are looking for students to undergo Master or Ph.D studies, having a good academic file. Requirements: * You have a good mathematical background and computational skills. * You are able to translate your ideas into practical applications. * You are willing to learn biology and work in multidisciplinary teams Contact: Fahima Nekka Professeur agrégé Faculté de Pharmacie and CRM Université de Montréal C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville, Montréal H3C 3J7 Tel. (514) 343 6973 email: fahima.nekka[ at ]umontreal.ca

Topic “Development of a cotranslational protein structure prediction algorithm and associated software” We are looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong quantitative skills to undertake research in the area of protein structure prediction. The position will be based at Macquarie University in Sydney, in the group of Professor Graham Wood. The appointment is for a period of three years. Essential criteria 1. Experience in bioinformatics research. 2. Ability to programme in a low level language, such as C or C++. 3. Ability to work in a team. Desirable criteria 1. Experience in mathematical optimisation. 2. A background in protein structure. The project is jointly supervised with Dr. Charlotte Deane of the Centre for Bioinformatics at the University of Oxford. International travel (to Oxford) and domestic travel is likely to be involved. The salary, in 2008, will start at A$61,155, increment yearly and include superannuation. A removal allowance is available where app

Postdoctoral Research Associate School of Mathematical Sciences University College Dublin Fixed-term 14-month post Aplications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the School of Mathematical Sciences at University College Dublin, to work on a project on the distribution, aggregation, chemotaxis and collective behavior of swimming organisms and cells in fluid flows. Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a PhD in a physical or mathematical science. Preference will be given to candidates with background and experience in one or more of the following areas: nonlinear dynamics, fluid dynamics/mixing/turbulence, computational modeling, mathematical modeling of biological systems. The post is for 14 months, with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding. Informal enquiries may be made to Zoltan Neufeld (Tel: +353 1 716 5340, Email: zoltan.neufeld@ucd.ie). Applications, with CV and the names and contact details of academic referees, should

Research Studentship (Master and Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical sciences using applied mathematics Modeling drug intake behaviour The drug-intake behaviour has been shown to be a major determinant in therapeutic variability. Because of its random features, the adherence can be described using stochastic and statistical methods to quantity its effect for optimization of drug administration strategy and other impacts. We are looking for students to undergo Master or Ph.D studies, having a good academic file. Requirements: * You have a good mathematical background and computational skills. * You are able to translate your ideas into practical applications. * You are willing to learn biology and work in multidisciplinary teams Contact: Fahima Nekka Professeur agrégé Faculté de Pharmacie and CRM Université de Montréal C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville, Montréal H3C 3J7 Tel. (514) 343 6973 email: fahima.nekka@umontreal.ca

The Norwegian government offers some scholarship programmes for international students interested in studying in Norway. Please note that these scholarships are only available for postgraduate students on the master and Ph.D. levels, and are very competitive. See below for more information about these programmes. There are no scholarships available for bachelor degree students. Also, grants and scholarships may be available through short-term mobility programmes. Usually, these are grants that are awarded automatically if you are admitted to the programme. For more information about this, please see our web page for exchange programmes and bilateral agreements. If you are not qualified for any of these scholarships, you may be eligible for other scholarships offered by public or private institutions in your home country. Unfortunately, the University of Oslo is unable to help you with information about this. The Quota Scheme Only students at institutions with a cooperation agreement wi

Doctoral Assistantships for Georgia Tech Research Initiative in Planning and Climate Change The Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning Program is pleased to announce a new Program-wide research initiative in planning and climate change. This initiative builds on current Program research in areas such as land use and greenhouse gas production, urban heat island mitigation, planning for natural disasters, megacities, planning and public health, and green industrial restructuring. Prospective planning Ph.D. students with an interest in climate change research are encouraged to apply for one or more three-year assistantships, which include full tuition and a monthly stipend. Georgia Tech is an international leader in the realm of climate change research, and the City and Regional Planning Program builds on this institutional strength through its faculty and its two associated research centers: the Center for Geographic Information Systems and the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Dev

A 4 year PhD student fellowship is available at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Norway. The position is part of ongoing projects in the late Palaeozoic and Mesozoic in the Arctic. For further information please contact Assistant Professor Jörn H. Hurum, tel +47 22851655, e-mail j.h.hurum[ at ]nhm.uio.no or Assistant Professor Hans Arne Nakrem, tel +47 22851732, e-mail h.a.nakrem[ at ]nhm.uio.no Pay Grade: 43-47 (NOK 325,800 NOK 349,100) REF. NO.: 07/9410 (PhD Student Fellowship) To apply please send three copies of the CV, certificates of education, names and addresses of two referees, and a covering letter outlining relevant work experience, to the following address: Natural History Museum University of Oslo P.O. Box 1172 Blindern N-0318 Oslo, Norway Further details: http://www.nhm.uio.no/ and http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger Application deadline: 16 October 2007 Via: official announcement

For an EU-funded project we are looking for a highly motivated post doctoral researcher in machine learning with an emphasis on on-line learning, active learning, and/or reinforcement learning. The application domain in this project is content based image/information retrieval (CBIR) and/or cognitive vision. Learn more about the above project and the research at the Chair of Information Technology, University of Leoben, Austria . This position can be filled immediately for up to four years. Depending on your qualification salary is in the range 30000-45000 EUR per year (after all social and insurance benefits and taxes this is net 1500-2000 EUR per month). Highly qualified PhD candidates will be considered as well. Application Applicants should submit 1) a CV, including a brief research statement, 2) 1-3 recent publications in electronic format, and 3) the names and contact information of three individuals who can serve as references. University of Leoben Attn: Prof. Dr. Peter Auer Cha

Post-doc subject: Prediction of rupture risk in abdominal aortic aneurysm from MR images without contrast agent. Surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysm is appropriate when the cumulative risk for rupture exceeds risk for repair. Currently, the recommendation for intervention is generally based on aortic diameter. However, large clinical trials have shown that this parameter is not always reliable. In an ongoing project at the Université de Bourgogne, associated with the University Hospital of Dijon, an evaluation of aortic wall stress (in the case of abdominal aortic aneurysm) is performed from morphological and functional parameters acquired via MRI. The use of cine-MR sequences without injection of contrast agent allows a deformable 3D representation of the aorta. Other sequences allow the evaluation of specific morphological or functional (such as blood velocity) parameters. The stress distribution along the aorta may be calculated from these parameters, in order to pre