K.U. Leuven Doctoral Degree (PhD) Deadline: 9 Nov 2015 (annual) Study in: Belgium Course starts October 2016 Brief description: As one of its contributions to development co-operation, K.U. Leuven offers IRO (Interfaculty Council for Development Co-operation) scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium.

The Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce their new initiative: The Science@Leuven Scholarship! Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship. Amount of Scholarship The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary. Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. A scholarship for the second master year is only awarded to students having had outstanding results the first master year. Admission requirements Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements: the applicants have not...

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.600 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy. Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology The Evolutionary Ecology Group has the following position available: Ph.D.-student in the field of Ecology of Infections (m/f) Position Description and Information Applications for a Ph.D.-student fellowship at the University of Antwerp are welcomed from persons with a master’s degree in Biology or other Life Sciences. The Ph.D.-student will join a group of researchers working on rodent-borne diseases and population dynamics, in the framework of a project entitled...

VACANT PhD Positions in Supramolecular Organic Chemistry University of Namur (FUNDP), Academie Universitaire Louvain , Department of Chemistry, Namur Several PhD positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Davide Bonifazi at the University of Namur (FUNDP), Department of Chemistry, Belgium. The Bonifazi’s group is specialized in the creation of functional molecular architectures characterized by ambitious targeted organic synthesis (e.g., porphyrin chemistry and functionalization of carbon nanostructures), self-assembly of hybrid architectures on surfaces, physical-organic studies, and material-based design. Two main research areas are pursued: Carbon-based Advanced Materials and Organic-based Nanochemistry. In the program about carbon-rich advanced materials the activities are focused on the development of novel molecular scaffolding with the aim of (i) developing novel synthetic methodologies for covalent chemistry of porphyrins, carbon nanostructures, polyaromatic architect...

Master grants for candidates from developing countries !NEW CALL! This Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master's degree at Ghent University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme. The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee. For more information, you can contact Liesbeth Vandepitte . All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010. This is the right way to start your procedure: * Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure 'International Masters); * take care of your admission, this can take 3 months (consult the admission pdf!); * start comple...

The Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University has a vacancy for a (m/f): PhD student Neuroimmunology (2×2 years)(mandate MBW/2008/025) Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the development of new therapeutics for this neuro-inflammatory disease. The group uses various modern technologies in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology and imaging to study immune system alterations and immune mediated damage of oligodendrocytes during MS. Recent data show that immune responses in the CNS are not merely detrimental but also have protective effects e.g. by producing neurotrophic factors such as neurokines. The successful applicant will further investigate immune mediated neuroprotective mechanisms in MS. This project is part of a recently approved Methusalem Program called NEURONET. NEURONET brings together researchers from Hasselt University and Antwerp University (VIB) headed by pr...

The department of Maths and Computer Science at the University of Antwerp, Belgium has an open position for a PhD student (full-time) in the PATS research group of Prof C. Blondia and B. Van Houdt. In principle, it concerns a four year position (with an initial one year contract). The topic of the open position is located within the area of scheduling algorithms and more specifically mainly concerns designing fast scheduling solutions for loading container vessels in the port of Antwerp. The project is in cooperation with PSA-HNN, the second largest port operating group worldwide, and COSMOS. Interested individuals should send an email with their (detailed) CV before September 1st, 2008 to benny.vanhoudt[ at ]ua.ac.be Prof. B. Van Houdt PATS research group Dept. Maths and Computer Science University of Antwerp Belgium

PhD position in Applied Mathematics - Project: Design of new models and techniques for high performance financial applications The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.400 employees involved in ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The University is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is seeking to fill in the following full time vacancy (m/f): PhD position in Applied Mathematics Assignment: * you prepare a PhD thesis in the domain of Numerical Analysis * you take up a limited teaching duty. Research: The research lies within the FWO group project Design of new models and techniques for high performance financia...

Ladybugz Consulting and Management, in cooperation with The Natural Step Italy, is pleased to announce the launch of the: Intensive Course in Applying Sustainable Development to European Project Management Brussels , May 5th – 31st, 2008 A new wave of funds from the 2007-2013 EU brings a unique opportunity to finance innovative European Projects. This training programme will be mainly oriented towards practical applications of writing successful proposals for European Commission calls. A deeper view will be dedicated to sustainable development, both from a theoretical and practical perspective, with sound examples of European funds related to sustainability development topics such as energy, environment and transport. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE * Mr. Eric Ezechieli, Founder and President, The Natural Step Italy * Professor Grigoris Papagiannis, Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Thessaloniki * Mr. Jaime Garcia Nieto, Associate Lawyer White & Case, Brux...

The Research Group Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics of the Department of Plant Systems Biology at VIB/Ghent University is currently looking for a: PhD student in Bioinformatics To work on an Research Project focusing on the integration of sequence and expression data in plants. Job description * Scientific research towards a PhD degree from 2008 onwards (4 year period) in the framework of a FWO funded research project * provide bioinformatics support for the development and maintenance of an integrated plant comparative genomics platform (data warehousing facilities, web-design with integrated toolbox) * tackle together with other PhD student specific questions about gene and genome evolution in plants * requirement of attending and presenting your work at international scientific meetings * publish in peer-reviewed international journals Your profile * you have a master in Computer Science, a degree of Bioscience engineering or a master in Biotechnology...

The research group Plant Systems Modeling of the Department Plant Systems Biology at the VIB in Ghent, Belgium, has an opening for a: Research Assistant / Ph. D student (f/m) Computational modeling of auxin dynamics during lateral root initiation The department plant systems biology of the VIB has an opening for an ambitious and energetic research assistant in the new research group Plant Systems Modeling, that focuses on computational modeling of plant development biology. Systems biology is a relatively new approach in biology, that shifts focus from individual molecules, genes and cells to their dynamic interplay: how do molecules, genes and cells form a working mechanism, behaving in a predictable way? A crucial pilar in this approach at the interface of biology, physics and computer science, is computational modeling. Modeling the biological system in a computer simulation gives us insights into developmental mechanisms, and helps us identify the gaps in our understanding of the b...

The Research Group Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics of the Department of Plant Systems Biology at VIB/Ghent University is currently looking for a: PhD student in Bioinformatics To work on an Interuniversity Attraction Pole (IAP) Research Project entitled BioMaGNet (Bioinformatics and Modelling: from Genomes to Networks) Job description * scientific research towards a PhD degree (4 year period, starting asap) in the framework of an IAP research project * assist/perform scientific research on simulation and modeling of birth-death dynamics of small- and large-scale gene duplications in plants and other organisms * perform theoretical and simulation studies of saturation effects in KS (age) distributions of duplicated genes * regular interaction with an established network of top-level researchers * requirement of attending and presenting your work at international scientific meetings * publish in peer-reviewed international journals Your profile * you ...

The international study opportunities include the VLIR funded International Courses (ICPs) and the International Training Programmes (ITPs). Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC), VLIR awards scholarships to students from developing countries to study one of the 15 ICPs or one of the 6 ITPs. Each year there are a maximum of 180 scholarships available for first-year ICP students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for ITP participants. Although these programmes primarily address students and professionals from developing countries, they are also open to other people. For more information, please refer to the more comprehensive VLIR publication ‘International Study Opportunities in Flanders, Belgium’, available at the Belgian Embassies, at selected universities in Africa, Asia and Latin America and downloadable from the VLIR website (www.vliruos.be). It contains details on course contents and application requirements, and explains...

CORE FELLOWSHIPS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH, MICROECONOMICS, AND ECONOMETRICS The Center for Operations Research and Econometrics of the Université catholique de Louvain is offering fellowships in operations research (including mathematical programming and optimization), microeconomics and econometrics, starting September 1st 2008. We are interested both by promising young candidates who will complete their Ph. D. degree before September 1st, and by more mature candidates who have demonstrated their research experience through publications. Fellows are expected to publish their research results in the discussion paper series of CORE, to present seminars at CORE and to interact with faculty and students in residence at CORE. A light contribution to doctoral level teaching can be required. Positions are for one or preferably two years at the assistant professor level and are open to candidates with a PhD degree. It is critical that candidates in the PhD stage have successfully defended their...

The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research (IMO): PhD Student (2×2 years) (mandate MBW/2006/004-HO-4) The duration of the position is 2×2 years, with an assessment after 2 years. Job description The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo- and biosensors. The focus of the position is on fluorescence characterization of MIPs embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The PhD student will employ an array of (micro)fluometric techniques. Diploma and profile Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, bio-engineer, engineer in ph...

The Department of Accounting and Finance of the University of Antwerp will recruit a full-time pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student for a research project on ‘Business groups, political connections and institutions: a long-term analysis’, funded by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research. The project takes a long-term perspective on the role of business groups. The promoters are Prof. Marc Deloof and Prof. Ludo Cuyvers. Using a unique database of Belgium listed companies over the 19th and 20th century and taking into account the evolution of institutions, we study how business groups affected company performance and how they used political connections to pursue the interests of their owners. Candidates should have: an MA in (Applied) Economics, Business Administration or equivalent; an interest in financial history and a strong motivation to write a Ph.D. dissertation; a strong academic record; an excellent knowledge of English and French; a good knowledge of Dutch is a plus. We of...

The Applied Mathematics group at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Antwerp is seeking a PhD student in Numerical Analysis. The group has recently been established by Karel in ‘t Hout and Wim Vanroose and deals with the numerical solution of large-scale problems in financial mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. The current opening lies within the project: Design of new models and techniques for high performance financial applications. The aim of this project is to analyze and develop efficient and robust numerical schemes for time-dependent partial differential equations modeling the prices of contemporary financial products such as exotic options. Candidates with a strong numerical analysis background and a clear interest in financial mathematics are encouraged to apply. The position starts on January 1, 2008 and is initially for two years, with the possibility of an extension for another two years. To apply, please send your CV and a cover l...

Call for PhD projects in the field of Migration, Diversity and Development The Institute for European Studies (IES) invites applications for the position of a PhD researcher for a maximum duration of four years (beginning in November 2007). The IES is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Its research focuses on the role of the EU as a global actor and on the interaction between the internal and external dimensions of EU policies and between EU policies and other international institutions and organisations. More information on the institute and its research strategy can be found here. The IES seeks proposals for PhD projects in a legal discipline or political science (or a related social science) that help us advance our knowledge about the driving forces and most promising policy responses to migration and diversity both in Europe and in the context of development. Comparative studies between Europe and the traditionally immigrant societies of th...

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.400 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy. The university recruit a full time vacancie (m/f) at the Department of Accounting and Finance of Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student for a research project on Business groups, political connections and institutions: a long-term analysis funded by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research. Job description: The project takes a long-term perspective on the role of business groups. Using a unique database of Belgium listed companies over the 19th and 20th century and taking i...

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.400 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy. The Applied Mathematics group at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Antwerp is seeking a PhD student in Numerical Analysis . The group has recently been established by prof. Karel in 't Hout and prof. Wim Vanroose and deals with the numerical solution of large-scale problems in financial mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. Job description: The current opening lies within the project Design of new models and techniques for high performance financial applications Th...