PhD Scholarship in Machine Vision for Agricultural Applications, University of Southern Queensland, Australia APAI Scholarship supported by the ARC in association with a linkage project held in collaboration with the University of Queensland on “Condition Scoring and Weight Estimating using Technology A scholarship is offered for PhD study in the area of Machine Vision and related measurement. This relates to the assessment and monitoring of the condition of cattle. Data will automatically be gathered of weight, shape and ID tag number. From these, methods will be derived for assessing weight from shape and parentage of calves from their association with the cow they habitually follow, among other significant parameters. The researcher will devise and integrate many of the techniques to be used in the process. The task will call for skills in software writing, analysis of vision data and electronic signal processing and interfacing. Purpose The successful candidate will have a degr...

PhD Scholarships in the Area of IDM Co-Space, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. A few scholarships in the area of mathematics, geometry and computer graphics are available. They are a part of the NRF funded project entitled “Visual and Haptic Rendering in Co-Space”. The work will be carried out at the Centre for Advance Media Technologies (CAMTech) of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The goal of the project is to propose an efficient interoperable mathematical model defining geometry, visual appearance and tangible physical properties of objects in Co-Space. The object definitions must be small in size and invariant to the rendering platform used in Co-Space. The particular goals of the project include development of the fast interactive definitions by implicit and explicit functions, description of complex geometry using parametric partial differential equations, introduction of function-defined physical properties to objects in Co-Space, and development of seve...

Postdoctoral Position in Genetic / Genomic Research in Apple, Cornell University, USA A full-time postdoctoralassociate is sought for genetic/genomic studies in apple (Malus x domestica). The project will focus on studying genes influencing plant architecture, fruit quality and disease resistance. Genetic maps will be developed and new molecular markers will be identified. The successful candidate will develop and use genomics tools for the genetic enhancement of apple, and is expected to contribute to a variety of studies within the apple genetic improvement program. Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world. Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular Biology or related disciplines. Hands-on experience in diverse PCR-based markers systems and link...

A four-year funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Valladolid to investigate the relationship between sociality and cognition in carrion crows. Recent investigation on different corvid species has revealed surprisingly advanced cognitive abilities that sometimes rival those of non-human primates. In some species the individuals proved to possess the “theory of mind”, that is the ability of attribute mental states and intentions to other individuals, and to modify their own behaviour according to the intentions attributed to others. Sociality is though to be a key factor promoting the evolution of intelligence, which appears to be more advanced in species that live in stable groups. However, the adaptive function of intelligence in these species is not yet clear, as it is not fully known how these cognitive abilities are used in nature, what kind of problems they contribute to solve, and how they influence individual decisions in a changing social environment. We inten...

The Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) invites brilliant, young researchers who are ready for their first independent research appointments to apply for the prestigious NRF Research Fellowship Awards. Are you among the best in your research field? Are you ready to lead your first independent research team? Join the ranks of the elite NRF Research Fellows! Apply now if you have a PhD degree from a reputable university and work at the forefront of research in your field. A prior post-doctoral stint at a renowned university or research organisation would be a great advantage. The NRF Research Fellowship provides: * Complete freedom and independence to pursue your research direction in Singapore * A 3-year research grant of up to US$1.5 million, with a possible extension for another 3 years * A competitive salary * The opportunity for joint appointment at the host university or research institution * Freedom to select the host institution in Singapore The NRF ...

Japan International Scholarships 2009 for International Students: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Requirements for foreign students applying for scholarships in 2009 Eligibility This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2009. Number of Scholarships Available 10 to 14 students. Requirements (To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy ALL of the requirement criteria below.) 1. The student is registered to attend a graduate school in Japan and does not possess Japanese citizenship. His or her academic achievement as well as moral character is exemplary. He or she must be considered to be in need of financial aid due to extenuating financial circumstances. 2. The student must be registered to attend or have been accepted to attend a graduate school after April 1, 2009. He or she must be able to provide any of the following documentation: a certificate of enrollment, letter of admissi...

The Swire Hong Kong PhD Scholarship in Marine Biology: Applications are invited for The Swire Hong Kong PhD Scholarship in Marine Biology. This scholarship is open to outstanding higher degree candidates wishing to conduct research for a Ph.D. degree at The Swire Institute of Marine Science, The University of Hong Kong. Potential candidates should have a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree and have a proven interest in marine biology. The candidate will undertake research on any aspect of marine biology in Hong Kong and South East Asia under the supervision of a member of staff at The Swire Institute of Marine Science (see http://www.hku.hk/swims/ ). The successful candidate will also take up occupancy in the SWIMS Residence. The Scholarship shall be tenable for either 3 or 4 years, depending on the candidates’ qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a monthly stipend of HK$13,100, plus an associated research grant of HK$25,000 per annum. Candidates wishing t...

NRF-MOH HEALTHCARE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (PhD) Singapore Local PhD Programme The NUS PhD scholarship is open to trainees who are Singapore citizens or foreigners who are committed to take up Singapore citizenship. Award includes: * Salary and tuition fees for the full-time academic study of up to 4 years, up to a cap of S$500,000 * Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000 * 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical training years Overseas PhD Programme The overseas PhD scholarship is open to Singapore citizens only. Award includes: * Salary, tuition fees, maintenance allowance, return air tickets and health insurance for the full-time academic study of up to 4 years, with a cap of S$800,000 (the allowance and insurance will be funded according to prevailing civil service rates and policies) * Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000 * 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical ...

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