NASA Accepting Applications for Aeronautics Scholarship Awards : NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate will begin accepting scholarship applications on Sept. 1, 2009, for the 2010 academic year. “These scholarships are a fantastic way to support our brightest students and encourage them to finish their education, expose them to NASA’s research programs and inspire them to pursue a career in aeronautics,” said Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships to students in aeronautics or related fields. Undergraduate students entering their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and the opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend by interning at a NASA research center during the summer. Graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per annually for up to three years, with an opportunity to receive a $10,...

Research Assistant in project on development cooperation Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, Heidelberg / Germany (Germany) The Max Planck Institute for Public International Law (Heidelberg) offers 2 research positions in the interdisciplinary research group on “Law and Governance of Development Cooperation”, starting from October 2009. Type of Position: Economist / Analyst / Researcher Type of Institution: Government Institution: Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, Heidelberg / Germany Application Deadline: July 15, 2009 Contact: Dann, Philipp Max Planck Institute for Public International Law, pdann[ at ]mpil.de The research group under the guidance of Dr. Philipp Dann will be composed of lawyers, economists and other social scientists. It will study the normative framework of development cooperation and the process of institution building therein. The economist on the team should develop her own project in the field of institutional economics of forei...

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a three-year doctorate scholarship in petroleum engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The title of the project is “Frontier petroleum geology exploration”. Accretionary prisms are large wedges of sedimentary rocks that have been scrapped off the top of the descending oceanic plate along convergent plate margins. These sedimentary wedges have complex tectonic and infill history and are not well understood because they are located mostly under water with little subaerial exposure. Most geological data is limited to marine seismic. Few commercial hydrocarbons are produced from these tectonic settings, even though they are located in the proximity of large giant oil and gas fields. Therefore these regions are underexplored for hydrocarbons and may hold large quantities of reserves. The aim of the PhD research project is, by compiling and analyzing surface and subsurface data al...

Postdoctoral Research Positions in Robotics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months. Position 1 The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non-traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering ...

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS / ICT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AGDER, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Ref. 38/09 The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term appointment as Research Fellow in Mobile Radio Communications/ICT for a period of three years, at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable. The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers PhD and Master’s programmes in Information and Communication Technology. With more than 30 academic staff and an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities, the Faculty, with its regional industrial partners, constitutes one of the largest R&D environments within the field of mobile communications in Norway. The position belongs to the research project “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Systems” funded by the Competence D...

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS / ICT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AGDER, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Ref. 38/09 The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term appointment as Research Fellow in Mobile Radio Communications/ICT for a period of three years, at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable. The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers PhD and Master’s programmes in Information and Communication Technology. With more than 30 academic staff and an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities, the Faculty, with its regional industrial partners, constitutes one of the largest R&D environments within the field of mobile communications in Norway. The position belongs to the research project “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Systems” funded by the Competence Develo...

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Postgraduate Research- for UK Students We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2012 MEXT Postgraduate Scholarships for Research. Please download the documents below and submit by post by no later than Tuesday 9th June 2009. Application notes Application Form Attachment Additional Application Form Field of Study and Study Programme Recommendation This award is offered on an annual basis to those with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, under the age of 35, who wish to continue their study as research students in Japan. Although the Scholarship is primarily a research award, enrolment onto a taught degree course may be possible in some cases. No knowledge of Japan or the Japanese language is necessary. Grantees can pursue research in any field as long as it is related to their field of expertise or previous study. It can be difficult, however, to place students who wish to study visual and performing arts. Candidates are encouraged to ...

Opportunity for African Environmental Leaders to Examine Land-Use History, Science, and Policy 2009 Watson International Scholars of the Environment 1 September - 18 December 2009 The Watson International Scholars of the Environment program brings mid-career environmental leaders from universities, governments, and nongovernmental organizations throughout Africa to Brown University for advanced training in land-change history, sciences, and policies, providing them with the context to enhance the sustainable development capacity in their countries. The opportunity offers an intensive program in sustainable land-use studies to provide mastery of critical concepts, relevant tools, and transferable processes necessary for managing land and ecosystems. Supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation and endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the program offers scholars time away from their daily responsibilities to learn new skills with a community of scholars app...

The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MUSLIM CIVILISATIONS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2009-10 • Social and Cultural Change in Muslim Contexts • Knowledge Construction in Fields Related to Understanding Cultures The research fellowship programme at AKU-ISMC commences in September and offers a unique opportunity to pursue research within an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. Fellows play an active role in the intellectual life of the Institute, participating in a wide range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. They also enjoy the opportunity of interacting with distinguished faculty at the Institute and from other academic institutions in the United Kingdom. The duration of each fellowship is one year. During this time, candidates explore and shed new light on a specific dimension of one of the Institute’s two major research themes: social and cultural change in Muslim contexts or knowledge construction in the field...

PhD Studentship and Research Opportunities in the Biology of Ageing, University of Liverpool, UK We are accepting applications for a PhD studentship available for start in the autumn of 2009. The project focuses on the construction of mouse embryonic stem cell lines (mESC) exhibiting longevity biomarkers, in particular cellular resistance to oxidative stress and to sources of DNA damage thought to play a role in ageing and cancer. This project aims to: 1) employ cutting edge genomic techniques to identify new genes regulating susceptibility to stress in mESC; 2) construct stress resistant mESC lines to serve as models for studying stress response mechanisms that may modulate ageing and offer protection against age-related diseases. The exact directions of the project, however, will be adapted to fit the research interests of the student. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr de Magalhaes (aging[at]liv.ac.uk). Review of applications begins from mid-January 2009. T...

University of Sheffield Studentships: Up to 60 University Studentships available for entry in 2009-10 The University of Sheffield, one of the top-ranked research-led universities in the UK is pleased to announce a major investment in the development of our postgraduate community. 60 University Studentships are available to students wishing to undertake postgraduate study in any Faculty of the University. The Studentships will provide tuition fees at the UK/EU rate, a maintenance grant of either £6,645 or £13,290 per annum, and a Research Training Support Grant. Deadline for studentship applications to academic departments: 27 February 2009 except applicants wishing to be considered for an AHRC studentship: 31 March 2009 Studentships are available as follows: Faculty of Arts & Humanities: one-year Masters and three-year research degrees > Faculty of Engineering: three-year research degrees Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health: three-year research degrees Faculty of Scien...

2009 Scholarships for International Students, Smart Structures Lab, Chonbuk National University, South Korea Looking for Prospective Graduate Students We are building a research team of graduate students or post-doctorate for our laboratory. Our projects are related to the application of laser ultrasound technologies and fiber-optics sensors technologies to the non-destructive test and evaluation (NDT&E), and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of important engineering structures, such as wind turbine, space launch vehicle, nuclear power plant, and aircraft. All the projects are application based with supports from the industries or government and have great potential to be commercialized. If you are highly motivated, we want to invite you to join our research team. Basic Requirements: Mechanical / Aeronautics / Aerospace / E&E / Mechatronics engineering background Good English language proficiency. Financial Supports: Research assistantship will be provided. Starting pay is...

Graduate Research Studies in Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Forest Bioproducts, University of Maine, USA Location: University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA There are three possible ways to support your Graduate Studies in Industrial Ecology, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability of Biofuels and Bioproducts at the University of Maine, USA. 1. Annual Scholarships from the following foundations but you need to apply for scholarships and admission as soon as possible. Applying for admission is different from applying for scholarships. For scholarship purposes, if your research interests fit with my interests, I am willing to support your application and write a letter of support for your graduate studies or research at the University of Maine. Scholarships details are available in the following websites. Take note of their own deadlines. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships . Fulbright Scholarships . World Bank Scholarships . 2. Research Assist...

Research team at the Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica seeks applicants for graduate research assistantship. Research opportunities are in different areas of brain science — EEG/MEG data processing and source localization, structure images, functional MRI and PET image analyses. Ideal candidates will need a strong background in computer sciences, statistics or numerical methods, and be really interested in doing research in brain science or related areas. Applicants must have a MS degree in computer sciences, applied mathematics or related areas. Research assistantship includes a monthly stipend, health benefits, scientific supervisor and tuition remission. Please email your vitae and plan of study to michelleliou[ at ]gmail.com Michelle Liou Research Fellow Tel: (886)2-27835611 X206 Fax: (886)2-27831523

Young Research Fellow Positions in Political Sciences, IMT Institute for Advanced Studies, Lucca, Italy MT Institute for Advanced Studies invites strong candidates active in areas such as American and European Politics, Political and Economic History, Voting and Coalition Theory to apply for Faculty Positions at the Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Fellow level. Preference will be given to candidates oriented towards empirical research and with a high degree of proficiency in social science methodology, particularly in the use of mathematical and statistical methods. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. degrees. IMT is an Institute for Advanced Studies that aims to push the frontiers of knowledge and to contribute to the formation of international professional elites for business and institutions. Research and PhD programs focus on institutional and technological change, the role of organizations and markets in economic sy...

Young Research Fellows in Economics, IMT Institute for Advanced Studies, Lucca, Italy IMT Institute for Advanced Studies invites candidates active in research areas such as Applied Economics, Applied Public Economics, International Economics, International Trade, Industrial Organization, and Political Economy to apply for Faculty Positions at the Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Fellow level. Preference will be given to candidates oriented towards applied research and with a high degree of proficiency in the use of mathematical and statistical methods. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. degrees. IMT Institute for Advanced Studies is an Institute for Advanced Studies that aims to push the frontiers of knowledge and to contribute to the formation of international professional elites for business and institutions. Research and PhD programs focus on institutional and technological change, the role of organizations and market...

Young Research Fellows in Computer Science, IMT Institute for Advanced Studies, Lucca, Italy IMT Institute for Advanced Studies invites strong candidates active on networking and software systems for global computing, including web data mining and mobile systems, with applications e.g. to service oriented computing, economics and embedded systems to apply for Faculty Positions at the Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Fellow level. Preference will be given to candidates combining in their research fundamental and application oriented aspects. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. degrees. IMT Institute for Advanced Studies is an Institute for Advanced Studies that aims to push the frontiers of knowledge and to contribute to the formation of international professional elites for business and institutions. Research and PhD programs focus on institutional and technological change, the role of organizations and markets in economi...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hybrid Solar Cell Characterization, Aix Marseille University, France Reference: SPI-05-AMII-MA-2008-4 Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Centre interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille (CINaM) at the Campus of Luminy to lead research efforts in the optimization of electronic interfaces in hybrid solar cells. The post-doc position is available from November 2008. Description: The CINaM is looking for a creative and experienced individual to perform experimental investigations in the research field of hybrid solar cell characterization. The applicant will contribute to a regional founded solar cell project, which is focusing on the development of new hybrid solar cells based on coaxial p-n heterojunction nanorods. The applicant is expected to study the photovoltaics properties of the nanomaterials in detail and to optimize the electronic interfaces of the solar cells. The project involves a strong interdisciplinary collabo...

PhD Research Position on Foundations of XML Databases at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand The PhD is part of a project supported by the Marsden fund council from Government funding, administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand. We invite applications from excellent domestic or international candidates who have a Master’s degree in mathematics or computer science (or equivalent), and an interest in applying methods from logic, discrete math and complexity theory to database research. Stipend: 25,000 NZD per year (tax-free) plus fees Additional income: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to supplement the stipend by contributing to undergraduate teaching. Duration: available for 3 years, commencing 01 March 2009 (or earlier) How to apply An application that includes an explanation of the candidates interest in the position and background, a full CV, an academic transcript and a confirmation of the prerequisite qualification, a two-page summary of the ...

Graduate Research Assistantship in Biogeochemical and Hydrological Cycling in Terrestrial Ecosystems, Lehigh University, USA Lehigh University seeks applications for an MS or PhD student in climate change and terrestrial ecosystem dynamics starting in Spring 2009 or Fall 2009. Student should be interested in studying how changes in climate, atmospheric chemistry, and land use affect terrestrial ecosystems. We will explore the effect of both historical changes and future scenarios of climate, CO_2 fertilization and plant physiology, ozone pollution, and land use and management on ecosystem productivity and the hydrological response. There is also the possibility to explore paleoclimatic issues of interest. The approach will involve computer modeling with climate and biogeochemical models. Candidate should have background in geologic or atmospheric sciences and skills in quantitative modeling and computer programming. Student will take a wide-range of courses in the Earth and Environment...