Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors in KSA

King Faisal University, established in 1975 and one of the largest and fastest growing universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for full-time positions, at the ranks of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, in our various faculties, for Academic Year 2012 - 2013, in the following academic departments. 

Positions: Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors 

Applicants should hold Doctorate degrees in relevant fields and have strong records of published research, experience in supervising research and relevant teaching experience, at the university level. Responsibilities include teaching, course development and engaging in scholarship activities. 

Positions: Lecturers/Lab Administrators (English Language) -- Applicants should possess Master's degrees (as applicable) and have teaching and/or industrial experience in their respective areas. 

College of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors/Lecturers) -- Computer Science/Information Systems/Computer Networks/Computer Engineering. Medium of Instruction is English. 

Benefits: Yearly renewable contracts. Competitive, tax-free salaries, based on qualifications and experience and Annual Housing Allowances. Appointments include the following benefits. according to the University's policy: Air tickets to Dammam, upon appointment; annual repatriation air tickets for up to four persons (Employees, Spouses and Two Children -- under 18); one-time furniture allowances, equal to one-half of the staff members' assigned housing allowances; assistance with local tuition fees for school-age dependent children; local transportation allowances; free health care; two months' paid summer leave; and, end-of-service gratuities. The university also offers an engaging research environment and provides opportunities for financial support for research. 

Apply via KFU (http://www3.kfu.edu.sa/FacultyDeanship/FacultyAppForm.asp), by attaching a detailed C.V./Résumé and a completed KFU application form. 

For additional information about the university, please visit: 

http://www.kfu.edu.sa/en/pages/home.aspx

Sunday, February 19, 2012

PhD Positions in Chech Republic at Charles Uniersity

STARS – Supporting Talented PhD Research Students
From the beginning of the academic year 2011/2012, Faculty of Science launches a new PhD support program for talented students from all over the world. Prospective students can apply to PhD research topics selected by the Research Council of the Faculty and announced on the web pages on February 1, 2012. In addition to standard PhD scholarship obtained from the Ministry of Education (in the first year 6,050 CZK per month), applicants selected for the STARS program will be awarded additional 10,000 CZK or more per month.
Timetable:
February 1, 2012
PhD research topics and application form will be available on this website
March 1, 2012
Deadline for application
March 1 – April 1, 2012
Interviews with candidates organized by research teams and faculty PhD coordinators, more information will be available on this website
October, 2012
Beginning of the PhD Study
Contacts – PhD coordinators for the STARS program:
Dr. Vladimír Hampl – biology and environment studies (vlada@natur.cuni.cz)
Dr. Marian Novotný – biology and life sciences (marian@natur.cuni.cz)
Assoc. Prof. Jan Kotek – chemistry (modrej@natur.cuni.cz)
Dr. Václav Treml – geography (treml@natur.cuni.cz)
Assoc. Prof. David Mašín – geology (masin@natur.cuni.cz)