PhD position in Czech Republic for Master Students

STARS is a program supporting talented PhD students at the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague. The aim of this program is to provide excellent education and an adequate income to PhD students of the Faculty. The STARS program wants to attract the best students from the Czech Republic as well as from abroad.

Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, is a top-quality centre of research in natural sciences. We are proud of our rich history and the number of famous scientists who have worked here (including the Nobel prize laureates Einstein and Heyrovsky). The Faculty takes care about its future as well, however, and that’s why the STARS program was born. Come to Prague and become the future of our Faculty!

Can I apply?
The STARS program is open to all applicants who hold a master‘s degree or equivalent in sciences, medicine, pharmacology and a related field of study. It is also open to students who are in the last year of their studies and will be able to present their degree diploma at the beginning of their PhD.

The candidate should be proficient in English; however, no formal English exam (such as TOEFL) is required.

How can I apply?
This year, we offer 30 PhD projects. You can choose up to three projects for which you can then apply through an online application form.

How are candidates selected?
The program is competitive. The supervisors of the individual PhD projects will shortlist eligible applicants, who will then be invited for an interview to be held during the month of March. The exact interview dates will be agreed upon between the supervisors and the candidates. Based on the interviews, the applicants to whom the scholarship will be offered will be selected in the beginning of April.

What do we offer?
All PhD students receive a state-guaranteed scholarship of 6050 Czech crowns per month in their first year of study; the scholarship increases slightly over the course of 4 years for which it is granted.
In addition to the state scholarship, the STARS program students will also be granted the STARS-scholarship of at least 10 000 CZK per month. Their net income will therofore be at least 16 050 CZK per month (~650 Euro). The remuneration may be further augmented by the project supervisor.

The PhD students accepted for the STARS program will work on the selected scientific project under the guidance of the supervisor. Besides, they will be offered cutting-edge methodological courses and soft skills training (e.g. academic writing, presentation skills). The STARS students may also participate in teaching bachelor and master students of the Faculty.

What else?
All Charles University students (including STARS students) are eligible for subsidized accommodation in university dormitories and meals in university cafeterias.
More information about living in the Czech Republic and Prague in particular can be found at: http://www.cuni.cz/UK-928.html

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Research Technician in Experimental Engine Combustion
Job Type: Research
The Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST is looking for an experienced Research Technician to join the Center's world-class team and assist research in Experimental Engine Combustion. The Research Technician will support research activities within the Center. The position will remain open until filled. The advertised position is full-time and characterized by highly competitive salary and benefits.
This position is very technical and requires a candidate with extensive knowledge of advanced engine test cells operation and maintenance. The candidate will be responsible for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced engine test cell and advanced emission analyzers typical of engine test cell. Performs tasks/projects within a large-scope project, assuring quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Work with engine experimentalists and provide technical advice and assistance. Monitors junior staff to ensure the correct and safe procedures are followed. Perform other miscellaneous related duties as needed.
Major Responsibilities:
* Install test engine and its relevant equipments into test cells and preparing them for a variety of tests.
* Operating, maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced engine test cell which includes advanced single cylinder research engines (gasoline, diesel, metal and optical) and advanced emission analyzers typical of engine test cell.
* Preparation of test engines, which includes mounting, instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc), changing/swapping parts and performing necessary fabrication.
Organization:
Research Center
Division / Center:
Center for Clean Combustion
Technical Skills:
Applications will be considered in the light of a candidate's ability to meet the following criteria:
* Experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced single cylinder research engines (gasoline, diesel, metal and optical) and advanced emission systems.
* Experience with engine emission bench operation, maintenance and measurement techniques (AVL, Horiba, ...etc).
* Experience with testing equipment operation, maintenance and measurement techniques (e.g., soot meter, micro-soot sensor, SMPS, ...etc).
* Experience in specifying, integrating and troubleshooting typical engine test cell such as dynamometer, conditioning units (air, fuel, oil), fueling system, ...etc.
* Experience in specifying, integrating and troubleshooting sensors and actuators commonly used in engine test cell.
* Should be able to utilize INCA ETAS software and combustion measurement technique such as CAS and INDICOM.
* Personnel who have good experience in optical engine and optical/laser-based experimental methods or gas analyzing techniques such as GC and FTIR will be favored. Knowledge of electrical grounding and shielding techniques, programming experience in NI LABVIEW are preferred.
* Ten (10) or more years experience in engine combustion in industrial or applied research laboratories.
Competencies:
* Strong work ethic and close attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
* Excellent English writing, communication and inter-personal skills
Required Education:
The position requires a Bachelor or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
To apply, visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa/employment/employm ent.html

EOE

CEET Top-Up Scholarships

CEET Top-Up Scholarships are available for graduate research students who receive or will receive an eligible primary scholarship* for study in 2012 and who undertake a research project within CEET. Graduate students who enrolled prior to 2012 are eligible to apply, however the Top-Up Scholarships will not apply retrospectively and will only be funded for the remainder of the duration of the eligible primary scholarship.

CEET Top-Up Scholarships are at a level of $5,000 p.a. renewable for the duration of the primary scholarship, and subject to an annual review of research progress.

Successful applicants will focus on research into energy-efficient telecommunications that are part of the CEET research program

Successful applicants will be associated with CEET for the duration of their candidature funding. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in CEET activities and will be required to provide regular progress reports. There may be some restrictions on IP subject to the nature of the research and how this relates to the IP ownership arrangements in CEET.

Applications for CEET Top-Up Scholarships should include:

1. CEET PhD Top-Up Scholarship Application Form
2. Full CV of the candidate
3. Research plan of up to one page (max. 200 words)
4. Letter of support from the student’s supervisor or supervisors
5. Current enrolment record
6. Academic transcript

Please provide submissions in pdf format and include the applicants name in the filename, for example, john.smith.pdf.

* Eligible primary scholarships include:
* Australian Postgraduate Award
* Melbourne Research Scholarship
* Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
* Melbourne International Research Scholarships; and
* Other prestigious and major stipend scholarships including Equity and Indigenous scholarships.

Applications should be emailed to: kfranks@unimelb.edu.au

CEET Top-Up Scholarship Application Form (664kb pdf)
CEET Top-Up Scholarship Application Form (787 doc)

Applications for this round close 31 January 2012