Call for Papers Conferences Postdoctoral Position on Model-Driven Quality Engineering

Call for Papers Conferences This position is an opportunity to work in one of the strongest teams in the MDE research and become part of a group that has created a highly visible MDE technologies such as ATL model transformation language or framework MoDisco Reverse Engineering among many others.

Open Scholarship for International Students: None

Call for Papers Conferences Scholarship Description: AtlanMod INRIA research team at the Ecole des Mines de Nantes has a position (1 +1) 2-year postdoctoral open in the field of Model-Driven Engineering. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com We are especially interested in candidates willing to work in the field of quality models (in the broad sense: verification, validation, testing, modeling, model transformation, mapping). However, outstanding candidates interested in other areas MDE will be considered as well. Call for Papers Conferences Working language is English team.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Call for Papers Conferences Applications are welcome until the position is filled but the first set of applicants will be considered starting June 30, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Finnish Meteorological Institute Postgraduate Phd

Postgraduate Phd Candidates should be familiar with environmental and economic use of land. Affinity with urban planning, GIS, and handling large data sets would be an advantage. Willingness and skills to operate in a multi-disciplinary projects and extensive networks are important. Work in this project is expected to produce a dissertation.

Postgraduate Phd Salary will be based on levels 1-4 of the need to chart the level of teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the designated will be paid salary component based on personal performance.

Postgraduate Phd Candidates are requested to send an application letter plus a CV by e-mail, while using the e-mail heading: PHD-FMI-HENVI, to kirjaamo@fmi.fi, and c.c. to adriaan.perrels@fmi.fi andkaisa.korhonen@helsinki.fi. The deadline for applications is 23-5-2011 at 15:45 UTC.

Further inquiries:

HENVI: Dr. Kaisa Korhonen, research co-ordinator,kaisa.korhonen@helsinki.fi + 358 400 624 289

FMI: Dr. Adriaan Perrels, research professor,adriaan.perrels@fmi.fi, +358 50 5838575

ENSURE: Dr. Susanna Lehvävirta, university researcher,susanna.lehvavirta@helsinki.fi, + 358 50 5762952

Tun Suffian Postgraduate Phd Scholarship

All Postgraduate Phd applications for scholarships (except for the Tun Suffian Cambridge Scholarship, for which see below) are to be submitted to the DEANS of the respective universities, who shall thereafter forward to the Honorary Secretary at the following address:

Tun Suffian Foundation Secretariat
Bangunan Sultan Azlan Shah, University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Application Details:

• Postgraduate Phd Applicants must submit completed forms- this includes a 500-word essay (in English) as to why they would like to pursue the course.

• Applicants must submit a reference letter from a referee (academic).

Postgraduate Phd Candidates must submit a copy of the letter of admission to the university as proof of admission. If there are second or third year students, they should submit previous years’ results.

• Applicants must submit completed forms- this includes a 500-word essay (in English) as to why they would like to pursue the course.

Postgraduate Phd Applications are to be submitted directly to the University of Cambridge Board of Graduate Studies in the appropriate Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form (GRADSAF), attaching therewith all relevant particulars required from the applicant.

Application Deadline:
LLM- local universities: Deadline for applications: 31 July 2011
LLB-local universities: Deadline for applications: 31 August 2011
PhD-local universities: Deadline: within two months of receipt of formal letter of admission to pursue the PhD degree from university.

Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.

http://tunsuffianfoundation.org/application.html

Postgraduate Phd Association Awards

The University of Liverpool Postgraduate Phd Association (Hong Kong) Awards were established in 1997 after a generous donation from an anonymous benefactor.

Goal Details:

The Postgraduate Phd objectives of these grants promote educational exchanges and research university in each case between Liverpool University and residents of Hong Kong and the PRC.

Information on eligibility:

A number of Postgraduate Phd scholarships annually to outstanding scientific approved first degree or postgraduate study, to study full time. Each scholarship is for a period of three years, valid in the case of academic progress.
The value of the scholarship covers the full or partial payment of the annual tuition fees. A living allowance will be granted if deemed necessary.

Deadline:
Registration deadline is 31 May 2011

Other details:
For more information visit this scholarship link below.

http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/international/money-and-scholarships/hong-kong-awards.htm

Lecturer in Metabolomics Division Postgraduate Phd

We Postgraduate Phd make a large investment in our teachers and research capacity to improve our students an extraordinary experience.
In order to bring a member of our team, please ask for an overview of metabolomics, shows both the ability to attract research funding and publish in peer-reviewed research on the impact.
Postgraduate Phd Once here, you will be asked to make a positive contribution to our rese arch profile and strong graduate programs and appropriate for undergraduate education. They Postgraduate Phd will complement our strengths in the biochemical sciences and have the potential to collaborate with colleagues, especially in the areas listed below:
Sleep and Chronobiology cardiovascular drug toxicology

For details on how to apply and more information about this exciting opportunity and the benefits of working with us, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 5 May 2011

Interviews are scheduled to take place between 31 May and 10 June 2011

2011 Global Rice Science Scholarships Postgraduate Phd

The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) is a single strategic goal and work plan for global rice research.GRiSP streamlines current research for development activities of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). GRISP aligns these initiatives with numerous partners and adds new research activities to which science can make significant contributions.

This partnership also builds the capacity of the next generation of rice scientists. Partners are advanced research institutions and universities; national research, education, and extension systems; international and regional fora and development organizations; CGIAR centers; emerging national research systems; the private sector; and civil society organizations.

Research areas: rice science and related systems research
Agronomy
Crop physiology
Entomology
Plant pathology
Soil and water science
Plant breeding
Social sciences

Types of scholarship
1. 3–4 years for a full Ph.D. program
2. Up to 3 years for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program

Scholarship benefits
* Round-trip airfare and related travel expenses
* Monthly stipend with local medical and accident insurance
* Research support
* Leadership and professional development funds
* University fees (with an upper limit)

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Pakistan Scholarship HEC Postdoctoral phd Fellowship Program | Find …

Fellowship program for Postdoctoral Applicants by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Study Subject:Any
Employer: HEC
Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:Applications Are invited for HEC postdoctoral fellowship program.

The Candidate must:

1.Hold a PhD Degree from an HEC recognized university.
2.Maximum 50 years of age on closing date (i.e. 12th May, 2011).
3.Be a regular employee of HEC recognized Public/Private Sector Universities/DAIs or Public Sector R&D organization as identified by PCST.
4.Submit a clearly written research proposal, relevant to the current job that is recommended / endorsed by the authorized officer of respective organization.
5.Provide documentary evidence of Placement in a reputed university / institute of any technologically advanced country of the world.
6.Not have availed Post Doctoral Fellowship by HEC in the last five (05) years.

Selection Criteria:

All those applicants who fulfill the basic eligibility criteria would be considered for Post Doctoral Fellowship on the basis of following criteria:

1.Research proposal and its reference with the current research interest of the applicant and future needs of the country would be reviewed by the subject specialist, whose recommendation would be considered.
2.Ranking of the host university.
3.Impact factor of the publications.
4.Profile of the host supervisor.
5.Preference would be given to the applicants who have done their PhD from Pakistan.
6.Less preference would be given to the applicants who have completed their PhD recently.
7.Less preference would be given to the applicants who are going for Post Doctorate Research to the same university /Institute from where they have completed their PhD.
8.Applicants whose age would be closer to 50 years and may not have any additional chance for availing Post Doctoral fellowship would be given preference provided they fulfill the above mentioned criteria.

Scholarship Application Deadline:2 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

POSITION AS PHD RESEARCH FELLOW, Akershus University College postgraduate phd

Akershus University College is a leading university college within its academic specialities both nationally and internationally. The University College offers 13 Bachelor degree programmes and 5 Master degree programmes, as well as a wide range of adult education and further education courses. The University College has approximately 3900 students and almost 300 employees. It is located in modern buildings at Lillestrøm, closely linked to the research environment at Kjeller.

At the Faculty of Product Design two positions as PhD Research Fellow are available. At present the staff consists of 21 employees, 10 of whom are Professors and Associate Professors. The Faculty’s skills area is marked by concerns relating to materials, processes and aesthetics seen in a global, cultural and consumer and markets-related perspective.
Description

The Faculty of Product Design has recently revised its research programme, and intends to strengthen its research and development activity. The programme, Product Design: Materiality, Processes and the Future Environment aims at developing knowledge, insight and skills in product design within its specialist areas. Research programme: http://www.hiak.no/index.php?ID=2795

The focus areas are:
• materials, concepts and environment
• methodology
• user, designer and client perspectives
• aesthetic practice and cultural diversity

Within these topics, social, commercial and emotional factors could be subject to investigation. Topics could touch on or interact with each other. Projects will produce results on the practical and methodological but also on the theoretical and pedagogical level, and artefacts, products and methods as well as pure analyses.

Specific projects should relate to:
• systems and product development promoting sustainable products
• the relation between sensory experience and concept development in the design process
• aesthetic practice as a factor in creating communication and meaning
• design as a focus area in a health professions context

The PhD Fellowship
The fellowship is financed on a 50/50% basis by Campus Kjeller (www.campuskjeller.no) and Akershus University College for a period of four years. Campus Kjeller AS is the Technology Transfer Office of Akerhus University College.

Area of responsibility and work tasks
The position comprises 25% teaching at the faculty.

The purpose of the fellowship is to complete a PhD degree. The task consists of working out a final project description in cooperation with the academic staff, attending a doctoral course and finally executing the PhD project. The contents of the project should comply with the Research Programme of the faculty, and should aim at creating a design method to facilitate the utilization of technology as a component in improving quality of life through commercial products. The research project should be coordinated with projects carried out at Campus Kjeller. These are research projects carried out in close collaboration with the research institutes at Kjeller, as well as entrepreneurial and innovation projects.
Conditions
Admission to a relevant PhD programme within 6 months is a condition for the engagement
Benefits

We offer
• a creative R&D environment
• good workshops and other working facilities

For additional information about conditions and how to apply, please visit this page:

http://www.hiak.no/index.php?ID=1723?=nor

For futher information about the Faculty:
• General information (in Norwegian): http://www.hiak.no/index.php?ID=1132
• Bachelor: http://www.hiak.no/productdesignbachelor
• Master: http://www.hiak.no/productdesign
Akershus University College

The Faculty of Product Design
Kunnskapsveien 55
2001 – Oslo / Lillestrøm
Akershus – NORWAY
phone +47 928 83563
mobile +47 995 07023
email nina.leira@hiak.no
http://www.hiak.no/index.php?ID=1723?=nor