fully-funded, four-year PhD studentship UCL

Maximizing the Efficiency of Solar Energy Harvesting in Luminescent Solar Concentrators

University College London - Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Project: Maximizing the Efficiency of Solar Energy Harvesting in Luminescent Solar Concentrators

Applications are invited for a fully-funded, four-year PhD studentship, at the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University College London (UCL) in nanophotonics for solar cell applications. The studentship is available for immediate start and is supported by an EU Marie-Curie fellowship and a UCL Grand Challenges Impact Award. The main objective of the present PhD project is to reduce the cost of harvesting solar energy in Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) by exploiting advanced nanophotonic concepts and by doing so, to contribute to the global efforts for economically viable - carbon free energy generation from sustainable and renewable resources. The work to be undertaken is multidisciplinary, crossing the boundaries between electrodynamics modelling, material science and nanotechnology fabrication.

Candidates should send a detailed CV, a letter of intent and the names of two referees to be potentially contacted, to Dr. Ioannis Papakonstantinou (i.papakonstantinou@ee.ucl.ac.uk), who will also be happy to answer any questions about the research project and studentship. Selected applicants will be instructed to apply formally through UCL's Admissions.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Institute of Education
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

* Institutions in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should first make an initial application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Electronic System to obtain a HKPFS reference number by 1 December 2011 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 (GMT +8 hours) before submitting applications for PhD admission to their chosen institutions.

Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2012/13. They should therefore comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes.

As the deadlines for applications to some of the institutions immediately follow that of the initial application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to institutions.

Join Nanyang Technological University Singapore as a faculty member

Join the SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg) as a faculty member and embark on a challenging and exciting career in research innovations and discoveries and teaching excellence, so as to prepare engineering leaders of the future. Apart from the attractive remuneration package, the successful candidate will also receive a start-up package of up to S$300,000, comprising $100,000 (for equipment, manpower, travel, etc.) and a S$200,000 scholarship to fund a graduate student (Ph.D.), for 4 years. The Division of Power Engineering invites outstanding applicants for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in one or more areas of Clean and Renewable Energy Systems and Power Systems/Power Electronics. Clean and Renewable Energy Systems: Candidates in renewable energy research will be considered, although preference may be given to those with proven expertise in wind, tidal energy, solar PV, grid-integration and energy storage systems. Experience in electrical machine design or computational electromagnetics would be an added advantage. Power Systems/Power Electronics: Candidates with expertise in electrical transmission and distribution network technology and/or power converters for utility applications shall be considered. Experience in condition monitoring and protection would be an added advantage. Fresh Ph.D. graduates will be considered, although preference will be given to those with postdoctoral and/or relevant working experience in research institutions/universities/industry. Application Procedures: The "Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment" is available at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Faculty.aspx Please ensure that all requested information is enclosed in your application. Electronic submission of applications is encouraged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research at leading universities and research institutions in Japan. Fellowship terms are for single continuous stays from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 12 to 24 months (long-term).
Short-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, and long-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012. JSPS currently provides round-trip international airfare for fellows originating in the U.S., insurance coverage for accidents and illness, a monthly stipend of ¥362,000 for PhDs (¥200,000 for ABDs), a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000, and eligibility for an additional ¥1,500,000 annually for research expenses for stays of 12 to 24 months.
The application deadline for both short-term and long-term fellowships is December 1, 2011.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2012

The Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the President of the International Campus are pleased to announce their first round of scholarships to foreign students who are interested to pursue their studies at TUMS-IC. The details of these generous scholarships are:

Name of the Scholarship

Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2012

Scholarship Description

TUMS Scholarship Program is a scholarship program set up by TUMS-IC to encourage international students and scholars to pursue their studies and research at TUMS-IC. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and scientific exchange of scholars and students of Iran, and scholars and students from other parts of the world. TUMS is the best university in the field of medical sciences in Iran and it has been ranked the second-best medical university in the Middle East. The value of the scholarship varies from 3,000 to 15,000 US$. The scholarship covers students’ first transport from the airport, housing, partial food plans, computer labs, sports and student union membership, library, and Internet access.

Scholarship Taken at

International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Levels of Studies

Undergraduate Levels

- M.D. or Doctor of Medicine
- D.D.S. or Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Pharm.D. or Doctor in Pharmacy
- B.Sc.

Graduate Levels

- M.Sc.
- Ph.D.
- Subspecialty
- Fellowship
- Specialty

Hosting Schools

1- School of Medicine
2- School of Dentistry
3- School of Pharmacy
4- School of Advanced Technology in Medicine
5- School of Allied Health Sciences
6- School of Public Health
7- School of Nursing and Midwifery
8- School of Rehabilitation

Fields of Study

The prospect recipients of the Scholarship are welcome to study in one of these areas:

1. School of Medicine: Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Genetics, Geriatrics, Histology, Immunology and Biology, Internal Medicine, Legal Medicine and Occupational Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Ethics, Medical Physics, Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Neurology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Reproductive Biology, Social Medicine, Sport Medicine, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Urology, Virology

2. School of Dentistry: Community Oral Health, Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental Materials, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics

3. School of Pharmacy: Biotechnology, Drug and Food Control, Medical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacotherapy, Radiopharmacy, Toxicology and Pharmacology

4. School of Advanced Technology in Medicine: Medical Biotechnology, Medical Informatics, Medical Nanotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Neurosciences, Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy

5. School of Allied Health Sciences: Anesthesia Technology, Health Care Management, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Library and Information Sciences, Medical Records, Operation Room Technology, Practical Hematology, Radiology and Radiotherapy Technology

6. School of Public Health: Environmental Health Engineering, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Education and Promotion, Health Services, Management Sciences and Health Economics, Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Nutrition and Biochemistry, Occupational Health Engineering, Pathobiology

7. School of Nursing and Midwifery: Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mother and Child Health, Nursing Management, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Reproductive Health

8. School of Rehabilitation: Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Qualifications:

- For undergraduate level of studies: the applicant must have finished high school.

- For graduate level of studies: the applicant must have obtained an undergraduate degree in the field related to her/his desired field of study.

Language Proficiency: The teaching language will be in English. The applicant need to have proof of English language ability to write, read, and understand. Our official language is Persian/Farsi and we will assist those who wish to pursue their education in Persian/Farsi.

Eligibility: The scholarship is only for non-Iranian citizens.

How to Apply

- Applicants must complete our online Application Form. http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en/page-4293.htm

- Once the application has been submitted successfully, our Scholarship Coordinator will contact the prospective student and give instructions for submitting further documents.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2011

Contact

Office of International Affairs, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

One Poursina Avenue, Tehran 14176-53861, Iran
Tel.: (+ 98 21) 81 63 42 04
oia-ic@sina.tums.ac.ir

http://ic.tums.ac.ir

Faculty Position for Chemistry

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
TENURE TRACK
START DATE: JULY 1, 2012

Application review will begin on October 24, 2011. The position will remain open and applications reviewed until filled.

Founded in 1890, Whitworth has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In its strong liberal arts undergraduate education and graduate programs, Whitworth combines the Christian heritage of the University, its commitment to academic rigor and its long-standing orientation toward human service. A community of Christian scholars carries out the college's mission "to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart."

The Chemistry department at Whitworth University provides a stimulating environment in which students can use the latest technology in course and lab work, and also have opportunities for advanced research. The department provides faculty and students access to modern instrumentation including a multinuclear 400 MHz NMR spectrometer, GC/MS, DSC, a high through-put HPLC system with autosampler, a fluorimeter, several UV-Vis and IR spectrometers, and various other instruments supporting individual research projects. The chemistry department is located in the newly opened Robinson Science Hall, a 63,000 ft. facility with state-of-the-art laboratories, instrumentation and research facilities for students and faculty. Classrooms are equipped with computerized teaching stations and demonstration podiums. The small class sizes typical in the department encourage students to become active learners in their own education, and helps foster close relationships between students and faculty members.

The Chemistry department is thriving and growing as supported by student demand and the University's strategic plan. In the last few years, the number of chemistry students has increased 60% and typically 15-20 students graduate with a chemistry major each year. In addition, several new faculty have joined the department, bringing a fresh perspective and energy to the program.

PRIMARY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary teaching responsibilities include Organic Chemistry courses and laboratories in the fall and spring semesters; other teaching assignments may include the Biochemistry course or labs, a non-majors level or advanced chemistry topics course in applicant's area of expertise during the January Term; additional teaching assignments may include bioorganic (for health science students), CORE 350, seminar, or other laboratories. The typical teaching load is one course and four laboratories or two courses and two laboratories each fall and spring semester and a three-credit course in January.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in departmental and university-wide governance, faculty development activities, and advising. Establish and maintain a viable research program that can incorporate undergraduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ph.D. in Chemistry (ABD with degree completion by August 15, 2012 may be considered)
2. The ability and desire to teach sophomore level organic chemistry and non-majors courses as well as upper division electives
3. Demonstrated potential as a university level teacher, possessing strong relational skills with students and colleagues
4. A commitment to science education in a liberal arts setting and working with a broad student population to explore the nature of the scientific enterprise and the interaction between science and society
5. Demonstrated potential to produce research and scholarship
6. A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
7. Must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the duration of a tenure-track appointment
8. Must be able to communicate effectively in English
9. The ability and desire to establish positive working relationships regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, or religious belief
10. A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons
11. A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA)
12. Background check required

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit the following required application documents:
1. A letter of interest
2. Your curriculum vita
3. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references who are able to evaluate your teaching (recommendations will be requested after the applicant pool has been narrowed)
4. Your graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
5. A two page description of research interests and how you will involve undergraduates in research
6. Qualified applicants selected for a phone interview will also be asked to provide a one page reflection on teaching philosophy
7. Three recent student course evaluations or a note confirming they are unavailable
8. Faculty faith essay (information on writing the essay is available at www.whitworth.edu/facultyfaithessay)

Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships

Department of Science & Technology
National Council for Science and Technology Communication
Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowship
     

  Applications are invited for twenty “Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships”  instituted by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology.  The fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and supports innovative work in selected scientific institutions/universities/S&T based voluntary organizations under the guidance of a senior science communicator.  These are full time fellowships and cannot be taken up with any other assignment. The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2011 (relaxable by 5 years for Women candidates) must possess a graduation or higher degree in science, engineering, medical science, agriculture, information technology, mass communication, etc. from a recognized university. The duration of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise a Stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month (Rs.16,000/- in case of a Ph.D. holders), an annual contingency of Rs.30,000/- and travel grant of Rs.15,000/-. Mentors will receive an Honorarium of Rs.20,000/- in a year. Applicants are requested to carefully  study Annexure I to V at website www.dst.gov.in before submitting the proposal.  The selection will be made by a Committee of experts and decision of DST will be final.  Applications to be submitted in the format by September 30, 2011 to Head (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi  –

110016.

PhD Position in Image Processing in UK

PhD Studentship –  Real-time 3D Computer Vision and Image Processing for
Automotive and Autonomous Robotics Applications

Applied Mathematics and Computing Group
School of Engineering, Cranfield University, MK43 0AL, UK.
Supervisor: Dr Toby Breckon Award type: PhD
Duration of award: 3.5 Years (excluding 6 month initial placement with
industrial sponsor)

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD student to work in the
School of Engineering on the   topic of developing real-time 3D computer
vision techniques within the area of autonomous robotic guidance and
automotive driver assistance systems in collaboration with TRW Conekt
(http://www.conekt.co.uk/).

Intelligent vehicle sensing has seen increasing interest and application
over the past decades with a wide range of applications in both driver
assistance systems and autonomous guidance systems alike. This PhD
project builds upon the ongoing theme of work within the Cranfield
research team on intelligent vehicle sensing such autonomous route
proving, road sign detection, headlight tracking, GPS navigation
augmentation and automotive stereo vision. This project specifically
looks to leverage recent advances in real-time video mosaicking and
automotive stereo vision for application to real-time on-vehicle 3D
vision for autonomous navigation and scene understanding. The project
will take the form of an industrial CASE studentship with the student
primarily based at Cranfield University whilst working at TRW Conekt
premises for placement periods throughout the PhD – including an initial
6-month placement at their industrial research base in Solihull.  This
represents a very good opportunity for a candidate interested in an
applied research career, comprising both academic and industrial
placement elements within the 3.5 year study programme with an initial
pre-project 6-month industrial placement.

TRW Conekt is an operating business within TRW Automotive, a Tier 1
global supplier of braking and steering systems, airbags and driver
assistance systems in the automotive market. Conekt specialises in
embedded vehicle sensing and control systems, playing a leading role in
the research and development of radar, vision sensing and data fusion
solutions for future autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems.
Active in UK and European collaborative research programmes since the
early 1990s, Conekt is currently engaged in at least six programmes with
a vision systems theme for defence, automotive and intelligent
transportation systems applications (http://www.conekt.co.uk/).
An overview of related research work within the Cranfield team is
available from  http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/~toby.breckon/demos/ which
illustrates both work within the automotive vision domain and other
computer vision / image processing projects in the group.

The Applied Mathematics and Computing Group (AMAC) is part of the School
of Engineering at Cranfield University. It specialises in the
application of mathematical and computational techniques to engineering
problems – including the domain of applied image and signal processing.
AMAC has been involved in image processing activities for ~20 years.
Prior projects include real-time night-vision systems for major
automotive manufacturers, pan-European driver monitoring/awareness
projects together with a range of medical vision and security
surveillance work. Recent work includes 3D computer vision for object
recognition and inspection, automated ground robot and aerial target
detection (MOD Grand Challenge Winners 2008, Stellar Team â URL:
http://www.science.mod.uk/engagement/grand_challenge/grand_challenge.aspx),
airport baggage security screening and on-going automotive computer
vision using low-cost on-board sensors. In general we are concerned with
the novel application of image processing and computer vision approaches
for the effective extraction of visual information from images.

Entry Requirements: Applicants should have good background in any of
computer science, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering or a
related discipline with a strong programming ability in a high level
language (preferably C/C++, Java or Matlab). Candidates should hold at
least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering or a related  discipline (Masters degree a plus). In
addition applicants would ideally have a good knowledge of mathematics
(especially algebra, statistics and geometry) and a strong motivation
towards PhD study. Prior experience in computer vision, image processing
and/or machine learning is a plus although not essential.

Funding: This studentship is only available to UK/EU nationals.
Studentship awards are available to cover both tuition fees and a
stipend in the form of a tax-free subsistence bursary for UK applicants
(in line with EPSRC
recommendations,http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/minimumpay.aspx).
UK applicants would be eligible for both tuition fees and stipend
maintenance support.

Scholarship awards are also available to cover tuition fees only for
EU-applicants.  EU-applicants are eligible for fees only support unless
they can demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK, in which case they
should qualify for full tuition fees and maintenance support.
Unfortunately non-EU applicants are not eligible for this award unless
they can demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK.

Further details regarding eligibility can be found on EPSRC’s web pages
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx

Whilst the above funded position is only open to UK/EU students the
department does additionally recruit international PhD students on a
self-funding basis for related projects (and maybe able to identify
funding sources to which you can apply).

How to apply: Applicants can make initial informal enquiries with Dr.
Toby Breckon http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/~toby.breckon/

If you meet the eligibility criteria please make an application via the
university applications page at:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications/index.html Please note
this is the only way we can accept applications and applications are not
accepted by email. (Please specify project title:  Real-time 3D Computer
Vision for Automotive Applications, supervisor: Dr. Toby Breckon,
Cranfield Campus)

URL:http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/postgraduatestudy/phd/page55062.html

PhD at Singapore on MIT Project

PhD scholarships for projects within the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART), Future Urban Mobility (FM) IRG, to be supervised by NTU and MIT faculty.

The Future Urban Mobility (FM) Interdisciplinary Research Group is the fourth and most recent IRG established within the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART). The FM IRG`s activities began officially on July 1, 2010.
The goal of the FM IRG is to develop, in and beyond Singapore, new paradigms for the planning, design and operation of future urban mobility systems. Innovative urban mobility systems, aimed at both passengers and freight, will materially enhance sustainability and societal well-being on a global scale.
This is a particularly opportune time to address this topic due to a confluence of relevant developments: major advances in computing, communications, and sensing technologies; the great progress that has been made in recent years in our ability to model, evaluate and optimize urban mobility systems; the growing importance of environmental sustainability issues; the aging of physical infrastructure in developed countries and the need for massive new infrastructure in less developed ones; and the vast economic stimulus that can be provided by the modernization and renewal of urban mobility systems worldwide.
The FM IRG will:
* harness and enhance promising networked computing and control (NCC) technology-enabled innovations that may contribute to improved future urban mobility;
* develop decision models that can be applied to support various novel mobility concepts, such as the pervasive use of real-time information, mobility-on-demand services and green logistics;
* investigate the potential and impacts of these innovations and decision models; and
* assess their implications for urban development and urban planning organizations and institutions.
The concrete project is the following:
Real-time Path Tracking/Predictions and On-Demand Route Guidance Under Uncertainty
Develop algorithms that use real-time data to (i) track and predict paths in dynamic transportation networks, and (ii) provide on-demand route guidance under uncertainty.

Please send detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, three references, GRE and TOEFL scores, and relevant publications (if applicable) electronically to:

Prof. Justin Dauwels
Nanyang Technological University
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Singapore
Email: recruitment@dauwels.com
Application deadline: October 15, 2011
For more details visit : www.ntu.edu.sg

Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science Requirement

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
Teaching, curriculum development and advising for information systems and technology.
     
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:     
A Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise and other qualifications, noted below, as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.
     
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:     
Bachelor's degree required, as well as teaching experience and at least 5 years of experience in the computer industry, preferred.
     
COMPENSATION:     
Commensurate with credentials.
     
BENEFITS:     
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents, based on Job Title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet weekly or semester work hour criteria, in order to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
     
HOW TO APPLY:     
Applicants must provide cover letters, curriculum vitae, writing samples, research and teaching statements and three letters of reference.

To apply, go to:

http://www.cuny.edu