Eiffel excellence scholarships are awarded to high-achieving overseas students to whom French centres of higher education would like to offer a place on a Master’s or PhD course. The courses taken by these students in France ultimately target positions of responsibility in the public or private sector, rather than careers in teaching or research. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs gives priority to candidates from emerging countries (starting with Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and new members of the European Union), though the PhD scholarships also address students from industrialized countries. Applications from students currently studying outside France will be given priority over those from students already studying in France. Areas of study covered by the Eiffel programme Eiffel grants cover the following subject areas: * Engineering sciences for the Master’s course, and sciences in a broader sense for the PhD course (engineering sciences

Postdoctoral Position in Cellular and Systems Neuroscience, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA A post-doctoral position is available immediately to study neurons and circuits of the olfactory and limbic system. We are looking for an independent and energetic scientist to join our fast growing laboratory to perform electrophysiological (patch-clamp) and imaging studies in olfactory bulb and amygdala slices from rats and mice. Experiments will examine mechanisms of neuronal interactions and signaling. Experience with electrophysiology is required. Initial appointment is for 1 year with possible renewal contingent on performance. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 references to: Dr. Thomas Heinbockel Howard University College of Medicine Dept. of Anatomy 520 W St., N.W. Washington, DC 20059, USA Phone: 202-806-9873 Fax: 202-265-7055 E-mail: theinbockel[ at ]howard.edu website: www.gs.how

We are looking for an excellent PhD candidate with a background in programming and algorithms. We have an open position for 3 years in the ParComb project. The project is aimed at designing parallel algorithms for combinatorial problems in scientific computing. The type of problems studied includes, among others, different kinds of coloring and matching problems motivated from applications in scientific computing. The successful candidate will cooperate in developing and implementing working codes that can be used in applied research. For specific information about the project see: http://www.ii.uib.no/parcomb . Applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree or similar and is expected to work within this project and enter a PhD study. The PhD thesis should be submitted for defense within the 3-year period of the position. A plan for the PhD study will be developed in cooperation with the scientists within the project. As part of the PhD study the candidate should spend 6 month at the Old Domini

EURANDOM is the European Research Institute for the study of random phenomena. Research at EURANDOM covers stochastics and its applications, as well as its interfaces with other disciplines. Stochastics consists of statistics, probability and stochastic operations research. The core business of EURANDOM is fundamental research in an international environment, carried out by a non-tenured staff of junior researchers and senior advisors supplemented with an extensive programme of seminars, workshops and visitors. Research at EURANDOM is clustered into thematically organized research programmes: * Queueing and Performance Analysis - Performance Analysis of Production Systems; Performance Analysis of Communication Systems, Queueing Theory, Multivariate Risk Modelling; * Random Spatial Structures - Critical Phenomena; Disordered Systems; Combinatorial Probability; * Statistical Information and Modelling - Statistical Signal and Image Analysis; Statistics in Biology and Statistic

A position as Doctoral research fellow is available at the Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning, Norwegian University of Life Sciences. The research fellow will take part in the research project «How the Environment affords physical activity in adolescents, financed by the Research Council of Norway. The main aim of the project is to increase our knowledge on which physical factors, linked to schools and their neighbourhoods, enhance or restrict levels of physical activity in youths, and whether these are different for boys and girls. The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. The candidate will be expected to fullfil the research training programme within a period of 3 years. A project description including some conditions regarding the research fellow is available. The position is availabl

The doctoral Program aims to prepare researchers and professionals with broad training in the foundations of informatics as well as applications to a variety of cutting-edge systems and disciplines. The frontiers of informatics are influencing the paths of other disciplines as well as ordinary life, and are the target of active research on the international scene. Research doctors may work in universities and research centers. They may also take on professional roles and high-profile tasks and responsibilities in both the private and public sectors. Benefits 15 positions and scholarships 15 students - > no tuition fees + free access to IMT Canteen + A laptop computer assigned for all the PhD period 8 full grants (annual grant amounts +/- 10.560 € gross) 8 free accommodation Comment/web site for additional job details For additional details please consult the webpage Organisation/Institute Contact Data IMT Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies Computer Science and Applications P.za Sa

These are opportunities for the East-West Center fellowships, beginning in Fall 2008. The upcoming competitions are listed in order of their deadlines: East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship In its 5th decade, the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship continues to draw outstanding applicants in the fellowship competition for graduate study. The fellowship provides funding for MA (up to 24-month fellowship) or Doctoral degree (up to 48- month fellowship) study. Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents of the United States and citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia and Iran. Application Deadline: November 1, 2007 Application forms and information: www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms Inquiries: scholarships[ at ]eastwestcenter.org Asian Development Bank-Government of Japan Scholarships Funding for graduate degree study (up to 24-month scholarship) to participate in educational programs and the Leadership Certificate at the EWC while pursuing graduate study

The University of Geneva Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Computer Science Department) invites applications for two PhD scholarships in the field of machine learning and data mining. The successful candidates will participate in EU-funded projects and investigate advanced knowledge discovery issues related to biomedical applications for their thesis. Candidates should have an M.Sc. and outstanding skills in at least two of the following areas: machine learning/data mining, mathematics/statistics, bioinformatics, medical informatics, knowledge management. For one of the positions, experience and/or training in biostatistics will be an additional asset. A strong academic record, excellent analytical skills and a clear aptitude for autonomous, creative research will be priority selection criteria. Good programming skills and fluency in English and/or French are required. The expected start date for both studentships is 1st January 2008. Initial gross salary will be around 4087 CHF (~ 2

Aegis, a small live consulting based business school, was started in 2002 with the support of Bharti Tele (Airtel) for developing the next generation of leaders. Aegis School of Business is the most international business school in India in term of student and faculty diversity. We have over 70 % overseas candidates for July 07 - June 08 session, which is the highest among Indian B. Schools. The diversity at Aegis prepare participants for a global work place. Aegis offers a one-year full time programs: MBA/ PGP, MBA IT, MS in Computer Engineering/ MPIS, Masters in Telecommunication Management program in association with Schiller International University. Aegis-Schiller association offers you an option to study 6 / 8 months in Mumbai and one semester of 6/4 months at any one of Schiller’s eight campuses, based in Florida (USA), London (UK), Heidelberg (GERMANY), Paris and Strasbourg (FRANCE), Madrid (SPAIN), Leysin and Engelberg (SWITZERLAND), leading to an MBA or MIM or MBA Internation

There are 3 PhD positions open at the JM Rendel laboratories, Rockhampton in the Division of Livestock Industries, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia. These 3 PhD positions relate to scientific research projects in the area of Quantitative genetics/genomics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology and are funded by the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) of CSIRO, CSIRO Livestock Industries (CLI) postgraduate studentship program and Beef CRC for Genetic Technologies’ studentship awards. Students will be trained in research projects under joint supervision with a University. The division of CLI has a well established PhD training programme and there are currently around 70 doctoral and masters students within CLI. OCE PROJECT 1: Genetic Improvement using SNP Genotyping Arrays in Livestock This project is based on prediction of molecular (SNP) breeding values and comparison of genetic improvement/economic responses from SNP panel versus traditional

The Ifo Institute (www.ifo.de) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany and member of the Leibniz Association. Its international reputation is based on its research, service and policy advice, and on its German and international economic surveys. As part of the CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich. In line with the expansion of our research in the economics of innovation and education and our co-operation with the LMU, we will be making a immediate appointment in our Department of Human Capital and Innovation: As doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to write your dissertation in the field of economics at the Chair of Prof. Wößmann at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University. A further task is work on projects of the department in the empirical economics of innovation. The successful candidate must have an excellent degree in economics. Proficiency in English and decent German are also necessary. Knowledge