[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD positions in Theology

Ph Scholarship at the Department of Theology, Uppsala Unviersity, Sweden:
Starting date: 1 September 2011. Applications can be made for studies in the following subjects:

History of Religions
Sociology of Religion
Psychology of Religion
Old Testament Exegesis
New Testament Exegesis
Church History
Ecclesiology
World Christianity and Interreligious Studies
Systematic Theology and Studies in World Views
Ethics
Philosophy of Religion

Two PhD positions are reserved for applicants in New Testament Exegesis, provided that the applicants are qualified for studies at research level.

The holder of a PhD position shall, foremost, be devoted to his or her own postgraduate study and research. Other duties at the Department which relate to teaching and administrative work may be included within the scope of the employment (to a maximum of 20 %). A requirement for employment as doctoral student is that the applicant must be admitted to postgraduate studies. To this extent, the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the doctoral studies will be decisive. The successful applicant will be supported the first year with a doctoral grant and the remaining three years by a doctoral studentship. Regulations governing University admissions are found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen, chapter 7 §§ 34-36 and chapter 5 §§ 1-7. Information on admissions requirements, application forms etc. can be found on the website of the Department of Theology: www.teol.uu.se or by contacting study counselor Malin Ekström, (malin.ekstrom@teol.uu.se) ph. 018-4712169.

Applications should include:

• official transcripts of academic results from university studies, including any graduate studies which prove that the candidate meets both general and particular qualification requirements for studies at research level at the Faculty of Theology. In relevant cases a copy of the candidate’s degree certificate should also be included,
• a project description of 6 pages with the following headings: aim, questions, material, method, theoretical framework, the relation of the study to earlier research and material for the future thesis. All headings should be included,
• completed application form for admission to postgraduate studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning,
• suggestion for financial plan for studies at research level – see detailed information attached to the form “financial plan”,
• essays written at C- and D-level and in relevant cases, E-level,
• note about who you have approached and asked to become your supervisor.

To write the application, both the application form “Admission to Postgraduate Studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning” and general syllabus for the subject concerned are needed. By using the later you should check that you fulfil both general and particular entrance requirements for studies at research level in the subject. Make contact well in advance with a lecturer/professor at the faculty who is willing to function as a supervis-or if you should be accepted. Applications which make no mention of a contacted supervisor will not be considered. As you compile your application you may have use of the faculty’s guidelines for the application process for studies at research level, assessment criteria and requirements for the project description that is at the centre of your application. All above documents and instructions for application are found on the following web-site: http://www.teol.uu.se/Education/Postgraduate_studies/

Information:

study counselor Malin Ekström, e-mail malin.ekstrom@teol.uu.se phone 018-471 21 69 or director of studies Magnus Lundberg, e-mail magnus.lundberg@teol.uu.se phone 018-471 21 87.

Union representatives are Anders Grundström (Saco-rådet), phone 018-471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll (TCO/ST), phone 018-471 1996, Stefan Djurström (Seko), phone 018-471 3315.

The application should be sent by WEBBAPPLICATION no later than February 7, 2011. Use the link below to access the application form
PhD positions

Pdf-documents that can’t be attached should be sent to Uppsala University, Registrar's Office, Box 256, S-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden. Please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/3182.

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD student position in invasion ecology

Application Deadline: February 15, 2011


Announced by the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science (EMG) www.emg.umu.se

A PhD position (4 years) in the project “Biotic resistence in fish communities” is available.

Project description
There is large variation between natural communities in their susceptibility to invasions, and we have a poor understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this project we use information about >1200 introductions of fish species to Swedish lakes to examine what properties of ecological communities that make them resistant to invasive species. The project will generate knowledge that can be used in management, but there is also a strong focus on development of general theory within this field. More information is found at: www.emg.umu.se/english/research/research-projects/biotic-resistence/?

A PhD education is 4 years (48 months) and the PhD-student will get a formal position at the start of the project (Swe: doktorandanställning). Up to 10 % as teaching assistant may be included in the position (then the position will be extended accordingly).

Requirements
The recruitment procedure for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen Chapter 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTS credits (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.

The successful applicant should have good ability to write and speak in English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent.

Application
The application should include a short description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position, CV, certificates from higher education, copies of Bachelors/Masters thesis, and contact information for 3 reference persons. The application may be written in English or Swedish.

For more information, contact Professor Göran Englund, at goran.englund@emg.umu.se.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the
Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.

Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1120-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive February 15, 2011 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application!

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD position in medical biosciences: medical biochemistry

Application Deadline: January 10, 2011


Project description
DNA replication: We study how eukaryotic DNA replication is carried out and use S. cerevisiae as a model system. Focus has been on DNA polymerase epsilon and the studies have resulted in evidence that DNA polymerase epsilon participates in the synthesis of the leading strand at the replication fork. The research group is addressing several questions that involve how DNA polymerase epsilon builds new DNA, how DNA polymerase epsilon interacts with other proteins at the replication fork, and how DNA can be replicated with high fidelity. We study biochemical properties of proteins which participate in the processes and use yeast genetics to study the processes in vivo.

The duration of a PhD education is 4 years (48 months). Applicants should have a university education in molecular biology, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or equivalent. Previous experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and yeast genetics are valued. Good social skills, ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others, and good skills in English language are valued.

General requirements include:
(i) 240 ECTS credit points (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level),
(ii) equivalent educational merits gained in Sweden or abroad, or
(iii) 120 Swedish (old) credit points (Swe. poäng) (corresponding to 180 ECTS credit points) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007.

The requirements mentioned need to be met at the time of acceptance to doctoral studies, not at the time when your application is submitted.

For further information, please contact prof. Erik Johansson. E-mail erik.johansson@medchem.umu.se. Phone +46-(0)90-786 66 38 . Home-page: www.medchem.umu.se/english/research/principal-investigators/johansson/

Application procedure
The application should include:
(i) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and motives for applying,
(ii) a curriculum vitae,
(iii) transcripts of records, and
(iv) the names and contacts of 1 to 3 references.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the
Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.

Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1119-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive January 10, 2011 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application!

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD position in Astro Physics at Uppsala University

Application Deadline: February, 01, 2011

Uppsala University, Sweden hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

PhD position in Astrophysics: Stellar Activity and Magnetism

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, Sweden invites applications for a graduate student position in Astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Oleg Kochukhov on problems connected to the stellar magnetism and activity, in particular spectropolarimetric observations of active stars and investigations of stellar magnetic field topologies. Applicants with backgrounds and interests in stellar physics are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is financed through a research grant from the Swedish Research Council.

To be eligible for a PhD position you should have a basic university degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics (at least BSc) and fulfil the entry requirements for the PhD programme (see http://www.astro.uu.se/forskarutb). The final appointment will be made after interviews with a few top candidates. The university is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff and women are especially encouraged to apply for this position. Employment as a PhD student is for 4 years. The successful applicant should take up the position not later than September 2011.

Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, CV, copies of degree diplomas and grades, two reference letters, and copies of any previous research-related work.

Further information regarding the positions can be obtained from Oleg Kochukhov (Oleg.Kochukhov@fysast.uu.se, +46 18 471 5993). Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco Council, phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, OFR-S/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46 18 471 3315.

The application should be sent preferably by e-mail to registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46 18 471 2000, or by mail to Registrar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/2874. Application deadline is February 1, 2011.


Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/2874PhDEng.html

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD Position in Systematics Biology at Uppsala Unviersity

Application Deadline: 20th December, 2010

Uppsala University, Sweden hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

PhD student position in Biology with specialization in Systematics
At the Department of Organism Biology, UU, Sweden.
Starting date: As agreed upon, preferably as soon as possible.

This PhD project is an interdisciplinary project, which aims at investigating pollination mechanisms in gymnosperms, mainly Ephedra (Gnetales), from an evolutionary perspective. Pollen transfer, pollen-ovule interactions, ovule defence, and their impact on evolution and species richness will be studied for species with biotic and abiotic pollination. The project includes research and training in physiological, morphological and molecular laboratory techniques, data analyses and presentation of results (scientific publications and oral presentations). Longer periods of field work and laboratory work outside of Sweden will probably be included. The PhD project is a part of Catarina Rydin’s research program, which focuses on phylogenetic and evolutionary patterns in extant and extinct seed plants (see for example, Rydin et al., 2002, 2010; Rydin & Friis 2010).

The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science in Biology (or similar), preferably with emphasis on plant systematics. Priority will be given to students who, in addition have taken courses in ecology and/or plant physiology and statistics at advanced undergraduate level. The project will require an independent and dedicated person, proficient in both written and spoken English. He/she should work well as part of a team but also independently. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.

The PhD-student position is a 4-year appointment and the candidate will primarily devote her/his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative can be part of the position (max 20 %). The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies at Uppsala University. Local guidelines at Uppsala University determine the salary levels.

The application should be written in English and should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, addresses and phone numbers of two reference persons and copies of the diploma and the master thesis (“examensarbete”). The letter of intent (no more than one page) should describe yourself, your scientific/educational background, and your interest in and competence for the position.

More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Catarina Rydin, e-mail: catarina.rydin@ebc.uu.se, Phone. 018-471 27 70. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, Phone, 018-471 53 80 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, Phone, 018-471 19 96, Stefan Djurström, Seko, Phone, 018-471 33 15.

The application should be sent, preferably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46-18471 2000, or by mail to: Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/3164. Application deadline on 20 December, 2010.


Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3164PhD.html

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD Position in Computer Science & Information Technology at Uppsala University

Application Deadline: 20th December

PhD position in Computer Science
Verification of Parallel Programs at the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden

Short description: The work will concern development of techniques for automatic formal verification of and defect detection in parallel programs, by developing and combining techniques from areas including software model checking, static program analysis, and constraint solving.

The work will largely be carried out both in the context of the UPMARC research center, as well as be supported by a focus project support by VR (the Swedish Research Council). More information at project pages http://www.upmarc.se

http://www.it.uu.se/research/docs/fm/apv/

http://www.it.uu.se/research/group/testing

Requirements: The candidate should have a Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, in a field which is relevant for the work. It is helpful to have a good background in some of the fields program analysis, compiler techniques, formal techniques and logic, testing, software engineering, and similar, as well as to be proficient in implementing non-trivial algorithms. The position is for a maximum of five years and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching).

The application should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis (or a draft thereof), relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons, as well as earliest feasible starting date of employment.

The department is striving to achieve a more equal gender balance and female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/ (the department) or contact: Prof. Bengt Jonsson, bengt.jonsson@it.uu.se. Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, phone +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, OFR-S/ST, phone +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46 18-471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 20 December, 2010, UFV-PA 2010/3188.

Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3188PhD.html

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[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD Scholarships in Computer Science

Applicaiton Deadline: 24 January, 2011

PhD student in Computer Science with Specialisation in Computing Education Research
at the Department of Information Technology.

The position is located within the Uppsala Computing Education Research Group (UpCERG) at the Department of Information Technology. UpCERG conducts research in Computing and Engineering Education, with a focus on student understanding and support for innovative curriculum development. The research is driven by a desire to contribute to the body of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching that informs educational practice in computing. The aim is to explore and develop undergraduate and graduate education in computing, and related fields, through the use of rigorous research methods. Research foci are chosen with a view to their potential impact on computing and engineering education.

The group has an extensive international and national research network and directs the CeTUSS centre for development of student and socially relevant engineering education. Moreover, group members chair the IEEE Nordic Education Chapter and the IEEE Frontiers in Education Steering Committee. The group is also involved as major partner in two Nordic Council funded initiatives, the Nordic Network for Engineering Education Research and Nordic Engineering Education Research Master Programme.

UpCERG conducts research in computing education: current research areas include Globalisation and Culture, Student Conceptions and Ways of Understanding Computing, Learning Professional Skills, and Technology Supported Education. The thesis topic for the selected PhD candidate will be in one of these areas. The precise research issues to be investigated will be defined in a dialogue with the candidate.

A PhD position in Computer Science with specialisation in Computing Education Research requires a BSc (Hons), Master of Science, or equivalent degree, with at least one year of full-time studies in courses of relevance to Computing Education Research. This is a salaried position, for up to five years, and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20 % (typically teaching). The base salary is currently approximately 22,200 SEK per month.

Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of degrees and/or diplomas and transcript of results, a copy of Master/Honours thesis (or a draft thereof), relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide contact information to reference persons. A good grasp of written and spoken English is required. Applications may be submitted by candidates that have not fully completed the Master of Science degree (or equivalent), however all applicants should state their expected graduation date.

The department is striving to achieve gender balance. Female candidates are therefore particularly invited to apply.

For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/research/group/upcerg/ or contact: Prof. Michael Thuné, michael.thune@it.uu.se. Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, phn. +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phn. +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phn. +46 18-471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 24 January, 2011, UFV-PA 2010/3303. Use the link below to access the application form.

PhD Student in Computer Science with Specialisation in Computing Education Research

Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3303eng.html

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD scholarship in Biochemistry at Uppsala University

Application Deadline: 22 December, 2010

PhD student position in Biochemistry
at the Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. Starting date: Spring 2011

Project Description: Our efforts are focused on understanding structure/function relationships in enzymes and to apply these findings to the development of new and useful biocatalysts for specific and efficient catalysis of reactions generating chiral and pro-chiral product molecules.

We are presently working on hydrolases, oxidoreductases and aldolases. A goal is to construct multi-step syntheses pathways involving reactants and intermediates with chiral centers. Robust in vivo production of designed fine chemicals afforded by stepwise enzyme catalyzed synthesis is a long-term aim. (See http://www.biorg.uu.se/Forskning/directed-evolution/)

Thus, the announced PhD student position is part of a wider research project involving several researchers. The group consists, at present, of two additional PhD students, one research scientist and the principal investigator. Our lab is located at the Biomedical Center campus of Uppsala University. The location inside the BMC facilitates interactions with interfacing sciences in Chemistry, Biology, Medicine and Pharmacy.

Key words: directed enzyme evolution; synthetic biochemistry; biocatalysis; enzymology.

Obligatory requirements: Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Biochemistry or neighboring subject areas of Chemistry or Molecular Biology, and in addition, at least one year of full-time studies at Advanced level within the corresponding subject areas, including the exam project (or equivalent).

Additional Meritorious Qualifications: Proof of theoretical and/or practical knowledge/skills in:

■heterologous expression of proteins (gene/cDNA cloning, prokaryotic expression systems)
■directed mutagenesis (PCR, oligo-directed mutagenes etc.)
■protein purification (chromatography)
■analysis methods for studies of biomolecules and other low-molecular organic compounds (electrophoresis, HPLC, basic knowledge of NMR)
■use of relevant computer software (word processor, spreadsheet, molecular graphics, data analysis).
■teaching experience.

The position as PhD student may be held for four years, with extension to a maximum of five years if including 20 % department service duties. These duties in general include teaching undergraduate students. Since basic undergraduate courses are tought in Swedish, proficiency in the Swedish language is considered a merit. The rules governing this process can be found in Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen) 5 kap §§ 1-7. Local guideline at Uppsala University determine the salary.

The university is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff and women are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

For further information, contact: Professor Mikael Widersten, mikael.widersten@biorg.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, phn: +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phn: +46 18-471 1996 and Stefan Djurström, Seko, phn: +46 18-471 3315.

The applicant should add to the application: a letter describing him-/herself, merits and research interests, CV, copies of documents confirming academic degrees, exam projects (or equivalent), other relevant publications and letters of reccommendation.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 22 December, 2010, UFV-PA 2010/3276. Use the link below to access the application form.

PhD student position in Biochemistry


Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3276eng.html

[Sweden Scholarships]: PhD scholarship in Physics and Lund University

Last Day of Applying: 2010-12-31

Phd-student in Physics, MNFYSI01

Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Division of Mathematical Physics, Lund
First day of employment: As soon as possible
Official Records Number: NPA 2010/434

Job assignments
Simulation of quantum kinetics in nanostructures using different techniques such as Nonequilibrium Green functions or density marix approaches. The aim of the project is to elaborate existing modelling capabilities in the group which are currently applied to Quantum Cascade Lasers and nanowire structures. Teaching undergraduate students up to 10% time will be a part of the duties.

Further information about the group activities can be found at
http://www.teorfys.lu.se/personal/Andreas.Wacker/

Eligibility/Entry Requirements
Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level containing at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies.

For special eligibility in Physics an independent project, equivalent to 30 credits is required, together with courses at advanced level that provide the relevant background for the planned area of research. The special eligibility may also have been achieved through other equivalent education.

For detailed requirements and the selection criteria see the general study plan for physics:
www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/FU/Studieplan/E-Physics.pdf .

A good knowledge of English language is required.
Basis of Assessment
Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

Documented previous experience with concepts of quantum kinetics and nanostructure physics as well as competence in computational procedures is considered as a strong merit.


For further information please contact:
Andreas Wacker, Professor
+46 46 2223012
andreas.wacker@fysik.lu.se


Labour union
OFR/S: Rita Nilsson
+46 46 2229362
st@st.lu.se

SACO: Mats Cedervall
+46 46 2227516
mats.cedervall@eit.lth.se

[Sweden Scholarships]: Postgraduate scholarship in biomedicine with specialization in neurobiology at Lund University

Last Day of Applying:2010-12-13

Postgraduate scholarship in biomedicine with specialization in neurobiology

Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund
First day of employment: 2011-01-01
Official Records Number: MPA 2010/424

Project:
Experimental treatments for Parkinson's disease with a focus on glutamate mGluR4 receptor.
The project intends to lead to a PhD degree.

Job assignments
The project aims at evaluating novel, selective positive allosteric modulators (PAM) of the glutamate receptor, mGluR4, as a potential symptomatic and neuroprotective treatment for PD using rodents with 6–OHDA lesions as an experimental model. To assess symptomatic efficacy and antidyskinetic potential, PAM–mGluR4 will be administered together with L–DOPA To assess neuroprotective potential, the PAM–mGluR4 compounds will be administered alone starting on the same day as the 6–OHDA surgery.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies aquired in Sweden or elsewhere.
You will find admission requirements for research studies at: http://www.med.lu.se/english/education/postgraduate_studies/admission

Special requirements for this position: Master degree in Biomedicine.

Useful qualifications are:
1)Experience in rodent behavior testing with particular regard to ratings of dyskinesia.
2)Experience in histological work on the brain.
3)Excellent previous study performance.
4)Motivation and ambition to carry out scientific research of the highest international standards.
Basis of Assessment
Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

Additional Information
Please see http://www.med.lu.se/english/education/postgraduate_studies
The special education assistance (15 500 SEK/month before taxes) will last fulltime maximum 24 months. After the admission the research student should be employed as a doctoral student at the latest when it remains two years education until they reach the PhD according to the individual study plan.

After admission to the PhD program, the applicant will be allowed to be involved in administrative activities at the host institution. The scope, amount and timing of these activities will be decided upon in agreement with the supervisors.

For further information please contact:
Angela Cenci_Nilsson, Professor
046-2221431,
Angela.Cenci_Nilsson@med.lu.se

[Sweden Scholarships]: Postgraduate position in Political science (Climate Policy) at Lund University

Application Deadline: 10-12-2010

Postgraduate position in Political science directed towards international climate policy

Type of employment: Limit of tenure, until 28 February 2015
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Political Science, Lund
First day of employment: 1 March 2011
Official Records Number: SPA 2010/285

Areas of research
The postgraduate position is part of the strategic research initiative Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate (BECC), specifically the research theme on Governance and Economics of Natural Resources. This theme critically evaluates synergies and trade-offs between policies addressing climate change, biodiversity protection, forestry and ecosystem resilience as well as formulates policies and strategies that lead to an integrated policy management. Carbon accounting is a concept that draws attention to the conditions under which climate governance becomes possible. Carbon accounting highlights the necessity of the ‘counting of carbon’ and the measures that enable stocks and flows of carbon to be taken into account. Carbon accounting is thus concerned with the ways in which carbon can be measured, quantified, modelled and statistically aggregated, for example in forest and soils, and the translation of this knowledge into international negotiations, policies and political institutions.


The credibility of a future international climate treaty hinges on the development of appropriate measures that guarantees effective greenhouse gas mitigation efforts in the post 2012 era. In the coming years, the privatisation and commodification of carbon sequestration services is likely to expand through, for example, negotiations on forests and land-use under the UN’s climate convention (UNFCCC).

Job assignments
The doctoral candidate programme amounts to 240 credits (which is equivalent to four years of study full time). It formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending his/her printed doctoral thesis. The holder of a postgraduate position has as his/her primary obligation to successfully fulfil his/her third cycle education ending with a PhD degree. Regulations concerning appointment as a full time postgraduate student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, 1-7 §§.


The holder of a postgraduate position is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching environment of the Department. He/she will normally have to perform departmental duties, above all teaching, amounting to about 20 per cent of full time. The Ph.D. student is expected to carry out research that contributes to the aims of the BECC. Areas of research could be e.g. forest carbon commodification and governance, international politics of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD), social dimensions of accounting for carbon in soils and forests, scientific uncertainty and the mutual constitution of scientific knowledge and political institutions.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
To be eligible for third cycle studies an applicant must


1. Have been awarded a second cycle degree
2. Have completed studies the equivalent of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at the second cycle level, or
3. Have acquired basically the same qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad.


Students that met the requirements for basic eligibility for third cycle studies before 1 July 2007, shall also be considered eligible for third cycle studies after the new regulations came into force, but only until the end of June 2015 in accordance with the following paragraph:The requirements for basic eligibility for third cycle studies are met by those who have completed first cycle education corresponding to at a minimum 180 higher education credits or acquired basically the same qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad. We are looking for excellent candidates with a background in Political Science or equivalent, e.g. International Relations, International Political Economy, Development Studies, Human and Political Geography, Political Sociology, Political Ecology, Public Administration and Policy Studies.
Basis of Assessment
In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, paragraph 5, particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant’s perceived ability to successfully complete their studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits. The statement of area of research interests as well as previously written theses and publications are important indicators of the ability. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also of great importance.


For further information please contact:
Tomas Bergström, Head of the Department
+46 46-222 96 87
Tomas.Bergstrom@svet.lu.se

Karin Bäckstrand, Associate Professor, Co-director BECC
+46 46-222 47 63
Karin.Backstrand@svet.lu.se

Johannes Stripple, Senior Researcher, Principal Investigator BECC
+46 46-222 40 08
Johannes.Stripple@svet.lu.se

www.svet.lu.se/

Sweden Scholarships: PhD scholarhsip in analytical chemistry at Lund University

Application Deadline: 21-12-2011

Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2014-12-31
Extent: 100 %
Location: , Lund
First day of employment: 2011-01-01
Official Records Number: NPA 2010/376

EU financed employment as PhD student in analytical chemistry within a Marie Curie project.

Job assignments
Own research on electrochemical communication between redox enzymes and electrodes with a specific focus on 3rd generation biosensors based on genetically engineered Class I and Class II cellobiose dehydrogenases for highly selective determination of the concentration of glucose and lactose. Teaching undergraduate students up to 10% time.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies. Special requirements for this position: Undergraduate training at a university in EU except Sweden, associated member states and also outside Europe corresponding to a MS level in analytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biotechnology or biophysics. The student must be able to communicate orally and in writing in English at a satisfactory level. It is an advantage if the applicant has documented previous experience in bioelectrochemistry.

Basis of Assessment

Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

For further information please contact:
Lo Gorton, Professor
046-2227582
lo.gorton@biochemistry.lu.se

www.cmps.lu.se/biostruct/people/lo_gorton/

[Sweden Scholarship] PhD Scholarship in Automatic Control

Application deadline: 2010-12-15


PhD Scholarship in Automatic Control in KTH, Sweden
Openings for PhD Studies in Automatic Control

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and
research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and
engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and
management, urban planning and environmental engineering. KTH has
13,300 full-year undergraduate students, 1,500 postgraduate students
and 3,900 employees.

The School of Electrical Engineering conducts research and education
in the fields of electrical engineering, information and communication
technology, systems engineering, electrical power engineering, and
plasma physics. Our research projects are carried out in close
collaboration with Swedish industry and universities world-wide. The
School has strong undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Automatic Control Lab conducts fundamental research in networked
control systems, control of communication systems, systems biology and
system identification. Industrial projects involve partners such as
ABB, Ericsson and Scania. A major part of the research is conducted
within the ACCESS Linnaeus Centre, Sweden's largest university
research centre in networked systems, and in EU-projects in
collaboration with European industry and universities. We have a large
academic network and collaborate with researchers at Caltech, ETH
Zurich, MIT, UC Berkeley, Stanford, among others.

We are currently looking for 1-3 PhD students with a strong background
and interest in mathematics, control, optimization, networking and
systems theory. Two of our existing research projects will support
these PhD students: one project is within the area of distributed
control of multi-agent systems and the other project is whitin the
area of wireless sensor networks. The research in these two projects
involve the modeling, analysis and design of control of multi-agent
systems and networking protocols with heterogeneous characteristics
that aim at achieving global tasks through local actions.

Qualifications of Candidates
We seek highly motivated individuals holding an MSc degree in
electrical engineering, engineering physics, computer science or
similar. The candidates should have excellent grades and very good
skills in oral and written communication. They should be ready to
contribute to an international research group adn a scientific
research agenda of major importance for European industry and
society. KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes
applicants who will add to the variety of the University.


Employment
PhD positions are intended for those who pursue their own doctoral
studies. The positions include about 80% research and 20% teaching
assistance duties. The salary is based on the existing employment
agreement for PhD position at the School of Electrical Engineering.


Application
The application shall include a CV, a brief statement on why the applicant wishes to pursue PhD studies, contact information to three references, the degree certificate, and official transcripts of records.

The application should quote the reference number above and be sent to:

KTH School of Electrical Engineering
Att: Kathy Hammar
Osquldas väg 10
SE – 100 44 Stockholm
Sweden

or to:

0501@ee.kth.se
in pdf format (only), with all documents merged into one single pdf-file, with the reference number in the subject field.


Application deadline: 2010-12-15
Employers reference number: E-2010-0501


Contacts
Dimos Dimarogonas, Assistant Professor

dimos@ee.kth.se
Carlo Fischione, Assistant Professor

carlofi@ee.kth.se
Karl H. Johansson, Professor

kallej@kth.se

[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD scholarship in Supramolecular Chemistry

Applicaiton Deadline: December 15, 2010 .


PhD Scholarship in Supramolecular Chemistry at KTH Sweden.
School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering invites applications for a PhD Scholarship in Supramolecular Chemistry.

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13 344 full-time equivalent students, of whom 6 955 are at Bachelor (first) level, while 5 545 are at Master (second) level. In addition, 1 314 are full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3 900 employees.

The School of Chemical Science and Engineering includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Fiber and Polymer technology. It encompasses both fundamental and applied chemical sciences and seeks sustainable development through scientific excellence. Many research activities are interdisciplinary across the borders from chemistry to materials science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology and medicine.

Project
The present research project involves dynamic chemistry based on reversible interactions, especially intended for development of selected nanosystems. The programme is centered around the synthesis of molecular precursors and fabrication of nanoobjects with different properties. The work involves synthesis of building blocks, assembly/fabrication and characterization of nanoobjects, as well as evaluation in specific applications. Dynamic features of the constructs will also be evaluated. The project will be carried out at KTH, but part of the work will be performed in close collaboration with other members of a European network.

Qualifications and Contract
Only non-Swedish nationals and, preferably, citizens of the European Union are eligible. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic scientist with a master’s degree in chemistry, and with a strong background in organic chemistry and materials science. Knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is an advantage. Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities. To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Employment
Time-limited. Starting time according to agreement.

Application for scholarship:


Applications, including CV and letters of recommendation, should be marked with Ref. no. K-2010-0542 and delivered before December 15, 2010, to:

Lena Skowron
Royal Institute of Technology
Department of Chemistry
Teknikringen 30
S-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden


skowron@kth.se
Contact
Prof. Olof Ramström
Royal Institute of Technology
Department of Chemistry
Teknikringen 30
S-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden

ramstrom@kth.se

[ Sweden Scholarship ]: PhD Scholarship in Polymer Technology at KTH, Sweden

Final of application: 2010-12-13

Number of reference: K-2010-0528


PhD position in Polymer Technology
KTH School of Chemical Science and Engineering seeks a PhD student in Polymer Technology

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13 344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6 955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5 545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1 314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3 900 employees.

The School of Chemical Science and Engineering includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Fibre and Polymer technology. It encompasses both fundamental and applied chemical sciences and seeks sustainable development through scientific excellence. Many research activities are interdisciplinary across the borders from chemistry to materials science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology and medicine. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Science and Engineering, Higher Education Diploma in Chemical Engineering and three international Master programs Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment, Macromolecular Materials and Molecular Science and Engineering. We cooperate also with the Master programs Energy and Environment, Materials design, and Biotechnology.

Qualifications
The candidate will in cooperation with several senior researchers and Ph.D. students participate in an interdisciplinary experimental research project that targets the design, synthesis, and investigation of new functional polymer systems for both large-scale commodity applications and highly specialized tissue engineering applications. This particular position will focus on materials for tissue engineering applications. The use of degradable biomedical materials has changed medical science during the past decades. As the need to reconstruct tissues or organs increases, so does the requisites to improve the ways by which this is accomplished. In addition, the demands on the materials constituting these systems are specific to each application and hence, a vast array of different biodegradable materials with varying material characteristics has to be made available to satisfy these short-term demands. In this project, systems generated by novel approaches utilizing all levels of order will be investigated and developed.

Requirements: A suitable background for this position is a Master of Science in chemical engineering, specialized in polymer chemistry with preferred knowledge in organic chemistry. Of merit, but not a requirement, is knowledge in polymer synthesis, preferably living polymerization and degradation characterization. Candidates must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess good levels of cooperative and communicative skills to be able to interact with researchers in the same and related fields, the ability to work independently and to perform critical analysis.


Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited
Start date: According to agreement


Application procedure
Application should be sent in hard copy to:
Inga Persson
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology
Teknikringen 56-58
100 44 Stockholm
Sweden

Application shall include the following documents:


1.Curriculum vitae including full contact information to two reference persons
2.Transcripts from university/university college
3.Personal letter describing yourself, your background, and a brief description of why the applicant wishes to become a doctoral student
4.Copy of abstract from the diploma work (or a description and expected finishing date) and publications (when applicable)



Contact(s)
Professor Ann-Christine Albertsson
Phone: +46 8 790 82 74


aila@polymer.kth.se
Dr. Karin Odelius
Phone: +46 8 790 80 76

odelius@polymer.kth.se

[ Sweden Scholarship ]: PhD scholarship in Soil and Rock Mechanics at KTH, Sweden

Deadline for application 2010-12-08

Dept. Civil and Architectural Engineering is looking for PhD student in Soil and Rock Mechanics
KTH, School of Architecture and the Built Environment is looking for a PhD student to the Department of Soil and Rock Mechanics.

Place of work
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees.

The School of Architecture and built environment focuses on future of our societies, on how our cities, buildings and infrastructure should be designed. We study growth, technology and environment, as well as ethical considerations and risks. Our curriculum and our research are based on several academic disciplines: engineering and the technical sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences.


Job assignment
The aim of the research is to develop methods for calculation of the probability of failure for concrete dams founded on rock. The work will mainly focus on how different types of model uncertainties should be considered in the calculations, partly due to the calculation-model itself and partly due to performed investigations, in order to be able to calculate the probability of failure correct.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a master degree in civil engineering or a corresponding degree. The applicant should also have well developed analytical skills in order to formulate and solve problems independently. Good social competence and a positive attitude are qualities which are considered important. Good skills in writing and speaking English are required.

Employment
Form of employment: Position as Phd Student
Start date: To be agreed


Application
Applications via e-mail are to be sent to: registrator.byv@abe.kth.se
(enclose your CV as attachment in the e-mail application)


Please refer to the reference number A-2010-0860 in your application


Contact(s)
Stefan Larsson, professor
Phone: + 46 8-790 60 16


Stefan Larsson
Fredrik Johansson, researcher
Phone: + 46 8-790 79 91
stefan.larsson@byv.kth.se


Link: http://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/vacancies/dept-civil-and-architectural-engineering-is-looking-for-phd-student-in-soil-and-rock-mechanics-1.70988?l=en_UK

[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD Scholarship in Programming language-based security

Reference number 2010/292

Application deadline 2011-01-12

The department provides a strong, international, and dynamic research environment with about 75 faculty and 75 PhD students. For more information, see www.chalmers.se/cse/EN/ .

Knowledge of Swedish is not a prerequisite for application. English is our working language for research. Both Swedish and English are used in undergraduate courses. Half of our researchers and PhD students are native Swedes; the rest come from more than 30 different countries.

Job description

The PhD students will join a world-leading team of researchers on programming language-based security. Language-based security facilitates specifying and enforcing security policies at the level of programming languages early in the software design and construction phase. The focus of the advertised positions is on the following directions of work:

• To design rich security policies for confidentiality and integrity, as demanded by practical applications (such as web applications).
• To develop practical enforcement mechanisms for these policies in expressive programming languages (such as web languages). These enforcement mechanisms may combine static (for example, type system-based) and dynamic (for example, execution monitoring-based) techniques.
• To support the above with case studies in web-application security.

In pursuing these goals, there are possibilities for collaboration with our high-profile academic and industrial partners.

PhD student positions are limited to five years and will then normally include 20 per cent departmental work, mostly teaching duties. Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions. The positions are intended to start in spring or fall 2011.

Required qualifications

Applicants for a PhD position must have a degree in Computing Science or in a related subject with a strong Computing Science component. They must also have a strong, documented interest in doing research. The ideal candidate for the project will have strong background in both programming languages and security. You may even apply if you have not yet completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.

In addition to the submission items specified below you MUST include letters of recommendation: we typically get a large number of applications, and it is simply not feasible for us to request individual letters! Please, include the recommendation letters as a part of the application pdf file. No need for copies of degrees and certificates to be attested, if submitting the application electronically. Finally it is essential that the application includes all relevant work such as theses and articles that you have authored or co-authored.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/292) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

Research level:

Professor David Sands
E-mail: dave@chalmers.se
Tel: +46 31 772 1059

Professor Andrei Sabelfeld
E-mail: andrei@chalmers.se
Tel: +46 31 772 1018

Department level:

Assoc Professor Jan Jonsson, Vice Head of Department
E-mail: janjo@chalmers.se
Tel: +46 31 772 5220

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Link: http://www.chalmers.se/cse/EN/news/vacancies/positions/phd-student-positions-in

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[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD scholarship in SuMo BIOMATERIALS at Chalmers University of Technology

Reference number 2010/281

Application deadline 2011-01-07

SuMo Biomaterials performs research with the aim to develop smart functionalities, with emphasis of flow in materials with starting point from the needs of our member companies. Our approach is highly interdisciplinary with scientists from chemistry, physics and mathematics. Scientist from companies, university and institute work together in a research environment founded on mutual respect between fundamental and applied science as well as business demands.

SuMo Biomaterials is funded by VINNOVA and our member companies and hosted by Chalmers University of Technology and is integrated into Chalmers' strategy for sustainable development. SuMo Biomaterials is one of the excellence centers within Chalmers' Area of Advance - Materials Science. SuMo Biomaterials has the vision to satisfy industrial needs through excellence in science.

Job description

SuMo Biomaterials aim to achieve predictability with respect to designing materials with specific flow profiles. We are organized in four research modules that interact in a unique way. The Diffusion & flow module focuses on experimental characterization of flow on various length and time-scales. The Material structure module focuses on static and dynamic microstructure characterization at several scales. The focus in the Mathematical & computer modelling module is to model both microstructures and flow. In the Material design module we construct materials with structures varying from nano to micrometers with the goal to achieve synergies in flow properties.

Together the four modules aim towards an innovative way of working that will result in both scientific excellence and innovations.

As a SuMo collaborator you should have an interest in interdisciplinary ways of working. In practice this means that experimentalists and theoreticians work closely together towards our goals. We are currently seeking post-docs and PhD students in several projects and spread among the four modules in the program.

Read more about our ways of working at our homepage: http://chalmers.se/chem/sumo-en

The employment is 4 years and 3 months, whereof about 5% is devoted to teaching or other duties at the Division. The remaining time is for research activities within the PhD project as well as for graduate courses.

Required qualifications

We welcome applicants with an interest in interdisciplinary ways of working in the four modules mentioned above. You have a degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or other relevant areas. The knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a must, whereas a good level of spoken and written English is required.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/281) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

If you are interested in this position and need more information please contact Professor Magnus Nydén (mnyden@chalmers.se).
For further information about the research activities in our Areas of Advance at Chalmers look at www.chalmers.se, and learn more about SuMO at www.chalmers.se/chem/sumo-en

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Link: http://www.chalmers.se/chem/EN/news/vacancies/positions/phd-student-positions-in8194

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[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD scholarship in Applied Chemistry

PhD student position in Applied Chemistry: new electrolytic materials for batteries and fuel cells

Reference number 2010/278

Application deadline 2011-01-07

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering conducts research in the fields of pure chemistry, biological engineering, applied chemistry and chemical engineering. The department is also the host for several large excellence centra such as SuMo, SUPRA, HTC, KCK, and the Chalmers part of WWSC.

The Applied Surface Chemistry group belongs to the Division of Applied Chemistry and has a leading research position in areas such as heterogeneous catalysis, nanomaterials, NMR diffusometry, surfactants and microemulsions. The research activities have the scope to develop new materials for a variety of applications, for instance in medical implants, marine paints, or fuel cells. The collaboration with industries is consequently very strong. The whole group consists of more than 50 employees, of which about 35 are PhD students. The international and interdisciplinary environment makes the Applied Surface Chemistry group a stimulating and dynamic place to work in.

Job description

The aim with this project is to contribute to the development of a cleaner and sustainable society by finding alternative ways to supply energy. Our goal is to improve the existing technologies for energy conversion devices, like Li-ion batteries or fuel cells, by developing alternative electrolytic materials to those conventionally used. The basic approach is to combine a solid matrix (for instance an oxide network) with a liquid phase (for instance an ionic liquid), and obtain a so-called gel. A key issue is to understand how structural modifications, on both the solid and the liquid phase, may affect the properties of the resulting material.

Different sol-gel synthesis routes will be investigated and the materials will mainly be characterized by NMR spectroscopy at the Swedish NMR center in Gothenburg. However, complementary techniques like rheology and infrared spectroscopy will also be employed. The project is experimental in its nature, even though the student should also be interested in modeling experimental data and achieving a physical understanding of the results.

The employment is for a period of 4 years and 3 months, whereof about ~ 5% is devoted to teaching or other duties at the Division. The remaining time is for research activities within the PhD project as well as for graduate courses. As a Chalmers employee the monthly salary will be set according to current salary agreements.

Required qualifications

The applicant to this position should have a Master degree in physical chemistry, applied chemistry, materials science or another relevant area. The student must be a highly motivated and self-driving person, should have a genuine interest in facing and solving scientific problems, and is supposed to have strong collaboration skills. Since the project is at the borderline between chemistry and physics, it is important that the student appreciates working in the lab as well as with theoretical tools. The knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a must, whereas a good level of spoken and written English is required. The selected PhD student can start as soon as possible.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/278) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

If you are interested in this position and need more information please contact Dr. Anna Martinelli (anna.martinelli@chalmers.se, 031-772 3002) or Professor Magnus Nydén (mnyden@chalmers.se).
For further information about the research activities at our department look at www.chalmers.se/chem. On the web you can also learn more about ionic liquids and fuel cells technologies.

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Link: http://www.chalmers.se/chem/EN/news/vacancies/positions/phd-student-position-in4030

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[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD scholarship in wind turbine structural dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology

Reference number 2010/272

Application deadline 2011-01-14

The Department of Applied Mechanics conducts research in the areas of vehicle design and mechanical engineering. The research is often carried out together with national and international academic and industrial partners, and it concerns both fundamental and applied problems. The research at the Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is mostly directed towards various dynamic, vibration and wave propagation problems. Both fundamental and applied research is performed, and although the main thrust is towards modelling and numerical treatment, experimental activities also play an important role.

The division of Dynamics has a large teaching involvement giving basic courses in mechanics and strength of materials and advanced courses in mechanics, FEM, structural dynamics, and optimization of dynamical systems.

Job description

The Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is seeking a new PhD student to start in the spring of 2011. The research will be conducted within the project described below.

PhD project: Validation of Wind Turbine Structural Dynamics Models

In the analysis and simulation based optimization of wind turbines, it is crucial that the models that are used give a sufficiently accurate representation of real world characteristics. The reason for this is obvious. Since optimization relies on evaluation of gradients of objectives and constraints with respect to a set of design parameters, or ranking within a set of designs based on realizations of such parameters, it is of major concern that results are accurate enough for gradient evaluations.

The structural responses from transient and non-linear events are strongly dependent on the structural dynamics system characteristics. As turbines are progressively made larger, more slender and more flexible, the requirements of the dynamic characterization of turbine models increase.

One purpose of the research conducted within the newly established Swedish Wind Power Technology Center at Chalmers University of Technology is to better enable the design via simulation at system level. For reliable system simulations, it is important that the physics of the underlying subsystems are properly modelled and proved to be so by experimental validation. This project focuses on the structural dynamics modelling of the most critical and complex structure of a wind turbine, the blade.

When adding rotation and aerodynamics on a turbine the blade interacts with the air and deflects. Gravity and inertia loading contributes to a complex dynamic system with coupling to the rest of the structure. Structural and aerodynamic damping is different in different directions. Shear and torsional properties are increasingly more important to consider and understand the longer and more slender the blade gets. How advanced blade models can be incorporated into an efficient simulation environment is part of the scope in this project.

Required qualifications

A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or civil engineering with emphasis on applied and computational mechanics. A strong interest in modeling, simulation and experimental validation of models is required.

Knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a requirement. However, all PhD Students are expected to be able to teach in Swedish as well as in English after two years of employment. Those who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue are offered courses in the Swedish language.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/272) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

Thomas Abrahamsson
Phone: +46-31-7721506
E-mail: thomas.abrahamsson@chalmers.se

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Source: http://www.chalmers.se/am/EN/news-summary/vacancies/positions/phd-student-in-wind

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[Sweden Scholarship]: PhD scholarship in Structural Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology

Reference number 2010/264

Application deadline 2011-01-14

The Department of Applied Mechanics conducts research in the areas of vehicle design and mechanical engineering. The research is often carried out together with national and international academic and industrial partners, and it concerns both fundamental and applied problems. The research at the Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is directed towards various dynamic, vibration and wave propagation problems, also with coupling to other physical phenomena such as wear or piezoelectricity. Both fundamental and applied research is performed, and although the main thrust is towards modelling and numerical treatment, experimental activities also play an important role.

The division of Dynamics has a large teaching involvement giving basic courses in mechanics and strength of materials and advanced courses in mechanics, FEM, structural dynamics, and optimization of dynamical systems.

Job description

The Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is seeking a new PhD student to start in the spring of 2011. The research will be conducted within the project described below.

PhD project: Nonlinear Computational Models for Aircraft Structural Dynamics

For aircraft flutter simulation, numerical stress evaluation and dynamic response prediction it is crucial that the used computational models represent the real structural behavior well. This can not always be achieved by the use of linear computational models that are the standard of today.

When results from laboratory vibration tests or from real flight mission tests are compared to their associated computational results, discrepancies are unavoidable. In this project we strive at decreasing such discrepancies. There are reasons to believe that many differences are due to nonlinear phenomena such as damping, dry friction, backlash, load dependent contact geometry and fuel tank sloshing.

The purpose of this project is to investigate methods that can be used to localize the causes of the discrepancies between test and computational results. This will be done by use of computational model updating methodology. Further, the project aims at increasing the knowledge of the nonlinear phenomena that are most significant for the aircraft dynamics and thereby necessary to include in the computational models. The project has a strong coupling to vibrational tests. These tests need to be informative with respect to model parameters. Studies of test procedures is a natural part of the project and test improvements may be found necessary for the characterization of nonlinear behavior.

Required qualifications

A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or civil engineering with emphasis on applied and computational mechanics. A strong interest in modeling, simulation and experimental validation of models is required.

Knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a requirement. However, all PhD Students are expected to be able to teach in Swedish as well as in English after two years of employment. Those who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue are offered courses in the Swedish language.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/264) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

Prof. Thomas Abrahamsson
Phone: +46-31-7721506
E-mail: thomas.abrahamsson@chalmers.se

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Sweden: PhD studentship in Energy Technology and Thermal Process Chemistry

Application Deadline: August 2, 2010 at the latest.


PhD student position at Energy Technology and Thermal Process Chemistry“Green” fuels from biomass via torrefaction/pyrolysis, gasification and synthetisis

Department of Applied Physics and Electronics have today approximately 90 employees. The main tasks are research and postgraduate studies, education and collaboration with the society. The department has approximately 650 students in the areas of energy technology, building technology, electronics, engineering and media technology.

Energy Technology and Thermal Process Chemistry (ETPC) is a strong platform initiative within the department and is also closely linked to the Department of Chemistry and the Unit of Biomass Technology and Chemistry at the Swedish university of agricultural science. Six senior scientists and nine PhD students are working at ETPC. Several extensive research projects of both fundamental and applied character are run with the main focus to understand and develop thermochemical conversion processes for biomass raw materials.

Recently our scientists have successfully taken the pretreatment process of torrefaction to industrial commercialization (program stage 1) and now also have sufficient and appropriate torrefied biomass materials for evaluation as a gasification fuel. These test trials are planned in different sized gasifiers with partners both regionally located and around the world (program stage 2, 2010-2011). Extensive plans are also initiated to first evaluate and subsequently demonstrate production of liquid fuels and green chemicals (program stage 3, 2011-).

The duration of a PhD project is 2 years to PhL exam and totally 4-5 years to a full PhD exam.
We believe You can work systematically and stringently, have the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others. You should have the ability to convert theory to practice, i.e. skilled in both theoretical engineering tools as well as in practical technical and engineering work. Good skills in writing and talking English are highly valued. You should also be analytical, creative and ambitious.

Formal requirements include: (i) 240 ECTS credit points (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies within the area of energy-, chemistry- or process technology/engineering, of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) (ii) equivalent educational merits gained in Sweden or abroad, or(iii) 120 Swedish (old) credit points (Swe. poäng)

The requirements mentioned need to be met at the time of acceptance to doctoral studies, not at the time when your application is submitted. For the above Biomass to Liquids Program, we are also continuously interested in Visiting Post docs/Assistant professors (fo-ass etc) and Project engineers, such as student/science projects or summer practicants for R&D work in our research facilities. For further information, please contact Anders Nordin, anders.nordin@chem.umu.se 070-239 11 33 070-239 11 33 , or Åke Fransson 090-786 50 33 090-786 50 33 , ake.fransson@tfe.umu.se.

Application procedure

The application should include: (i) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and motives for applying, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) transcripts of records, and (iv) the names and contacts of 1 to 3 references.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65 +46-(0)90-786 53 65 , SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31 +46-(0)90-786 54 31 .


Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-581-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the registrar, Ume� University, SE-901 87 Ume�, Sweden to arrive August 2, 2010 at the latest.

Source: http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/313-581-10.html

Sweden: PhD student in Security and Privacy of Social Networks

Application deadline: June 28, 2010
Employer's reference number: D-2010-0248


KTH The School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) seeks a PhD student in Security and Privacy of Social Networks.

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 6,955 full-time equivalent students at Bachelor (first) level, 5,545 at Master (second) level, 1,314 at doctoral studies (third) level and 3,900 employees.

CSC is one of Sweden’s most advanced and successful research and education institutions in Information Technology at KTH and Stockholm University. The activities of the school focus on higher education and research within the traditional core areas of numerical analysis and computer science; from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. Other core areas of growing importance are technology and methods for the support of human communication and computer mediated cooperation over distances in time and space. The applied research includes scientific computing, computer science, computer vision, robotics, neuroinformatics and neural networks, human-computer interaction, media technology and graphic arts, and communication through speech, language and music.

For more information see

* www.kth.se/csc go to"CSC International Website".

The Department of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) offers a stimulating research environment in a range of topics such as complexity theory and approximation algorithms, computer and network security, cryptography, programming languages, and formal methods. Security and safety of computer and network based systems has been identified as an area of strategic importance.


Online Social Networks like Facebook, MySpace, Xing, etc. have become extremely popular. Yet they have some limitations that we want to overcome for a next generation of social networks: privacy concerns and requirements of Internet connectivity, both of which are due to web-based applications on a central site whose owner has access to all data. To overcome these limitations, we envision a paradigm shift from a client-server to a peer-to-peer infrastructure coupled with encryption so that users keep control of their data and can use the social network also locally, without Internet access. This shift gives rise to many research questions intersecting areas such as networking, security, distributed systems, and social network analysis - leading to a better understanding of how technology can support social interactions. For more details see the PeerSoN project page at

* http://www.peerson.net


The goal of this PhD project is to develop and evaluate security and privacy mechanisms for decentralized social networks in particular and for provider-independent personal communications in general.


The candidate will join a collaborative project with researchers located at KTH, NTU Singapore, EPFL Lausanne, and T-Labs Berlin.


This is a four-year, time-limited position and normally includes 20% departmental duties, usually teaching. Research/doctoral students must be registered at KTH. The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Employment

Form of employment: Time-limited
Work time: Full time
Start date: According to agreement
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH
Number of positions: 1

Qualifications

The applicant is expected to have a strong background and interest in computer science, including subjects such as security, cryptography, networking, distributed systems, and game theory.

Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.

To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Application

Application deadline: June 28, 2010
Employer's reference number: D-2010-0248

Applications should contain a letter where the applicants describe themselves, their qualifications, and interests. They should also contain a Curriculum Vitae, grade transcripts, copies of the applicant’s Master thesis and/or publications, and names and addresses of two references. Applicants about to finish their M.Sc. degrees may be considered for the position.

Applications via email to:

* susanneb@csc.kth.se

Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc should be sent as an attachment preferably pdf-files.)
Alternatively applications by ordinary post to be sent to:

KTH, CSC
att. Susanne Bergman
Lindstedtsvägen 3, plan 4
SE-100 44 Stockholm
Sweden

Source: KTH Website