The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of Eindhoven University of Technology has four vacancies for 4 year full-time PhD research positions within the Security (SEC) group.


The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a classical technical University, with a strong research and teaching record. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and wellbeing, both within its own region (technology and innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. TU/e was founded in 1956 to give a vital boost to the economy in the South East of the Netherlands. This is still one of the primary objectives. In the international CWTS ranking TU/e ranked first of 350 best performing universities worldwide in regard to scientific output in cooperation with industry.
The Security group (SEC) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the TU/e performs research in two areas vital to the security of decentralized and embedded systems: security-policy specification & enforcement, and security of embedded systems. It leads and/or participates in a large number of projects (see http://www.win.tue.nl/sec/research.html) in these areas cooperating closely with several other groups within the department of mathematics and computer science and the department of electrical engineering, as well as with other academic and industrial partners.
Projects. The currently available positions are in the following projects:


PROJECT ESPRESSO (Contact person: Boris Skoric, B.Skoric@tue.nl)
http://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phdstudent-10-fte-espresso-project-195020.html
The topic of the project is biometric authentication with the best possible privacy protection. The aim is to develop a Secure Sketch (a special type of error correction) that is efficient enough to be implemented on a smartcard. We are looking for someone with strong analytic skills and coding skills.


PROJECT M2M Grid (Contact person: Nicola Zannone, N.Zannone@tue.nl)

http://jobs.tue.nl/nl/vacature/phd-student-10-fte-m2mgrid-195028.html
The M2MGrid project is focused on creating enablers for a dynamic cyber-physical information business ecosystem connecting physical world with business processes of companies in real-time. The focus of TU/e in M2MGrid is on access control for collaborative systems.
We are looking for someone with strong formal method background and programming skills.


PROJECT IDEA ICS (Contact person: Jerry den Hartog, J.d.Hartog@tue.nl)
http://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-student-10-fte-idea-ics-project-197100.html
The IDEA ICS aims at detection of and response to targeted, network-based attacks (like StuxNet) on Industrial Control and SCADA systems by combining bottom-up learning and top-down specification based approaches. A background in networking and/or access control is a pre.


PROJECT XFCD data extraction & security (Contact person: Jerry.denHartog@tue.nl)
Vacancy link pending; for now you can send your applications directly to the contact person.
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solutions integrate in-vehicle data (XFCD) and other data sources to enable smart traffic management, driver information and new types of applications. In this project we address related privacy and security concerns ranging from in-vehicle application platform to large scale cloud systems.




Tasks. Your tasks as a PhD researcher are:
- Carry out research within the project, in cooperation with the other parties involved;
- Report on the results in papers and conference contributions;
- Finishing a PhD thesis within four years;
- A small contribution to the teaching activities of the Security group may be asked.


Requirements. We are looking for candidates that meet the following requirements:
- A Master degree in Computer Science, theoretical physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or a similar curriculum;
- An interest in computer security and privacy;
- Ability to work in a team, cooperate with the industrial and academic partners
- fluent in spoken and written English.
- Strong analytical skills and software development skills;


Appointment and salary.  We offer:
- A full time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 9 months;
- A gross salary of â,¬ 2083 per month in the first year increasing to  â,¬ 2664 in the fourth year;
- Support for your personal development and career planning including courses, summer schools, conference visits etc.;
- A broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. excellent technical infrastructure, child daycare and excellent sports facilities).


Application. The application should consist of the following parts:
- a cover letter explaining your motivation and qualifications for the position;
- a detailed Curriculum Vitae (including, if applicable, a list of publications);
- contact information of two references;
- copies of diplomas (including list of courses and grades);
- proof of English language skills (if applicable).




Information.
For more information about the project, please contact the contact person mentioned above.
For information about the employment conditions, please contact mr. C. Kuiters, HR advisor, e-mail: pzwin@tue.nl 

PhD Studentship opportunity in the Birmingham School of the Built Environment

Birmingham City University - Birmingham School of the Built Environment

Qualification type:	PhD
Location:	Birmingham
Funding for:	UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount:	£13,863
Hours:	Full Time

 

Placed on:	19th September 2014
Closes:	24th October 2014

As part of our ongoing investment in research, the University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded PhD research studentship to start in February or May 2015. We welcome applications from UK, EU and Overseas students. The Birmingham School of the Built Environment, and its associated research centres, has an international profile in a number of research areas including environmental and spatial planning, ecosystems services, construction, digitising the built environment, Building Information Modelling, sustainable systems, and environmental governance. We work closely with professional bodies and employers across the built and natural environment, and much of our research is designedly interdisciplinary. We have identified a number of PhD topics – details and contacts are available on our website – that extend our existing research strengths and welcome applications in these areas.

The Award: The studentship covers the cost of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate or, in exceptional circumstances, the overseas rate and a stipend. In the 2014/2015 academic year, the stipend is £13,863. The studentship is available to support three years' full-time study, subject to satisfactory progress, and there is an expectation that students will also deliver up to 6 hours of teaching/demonstrating per week. 

Requirements: We welcome applications from candidates with a good undergraduate degree (1or 2:1) or masters degrees (merit/distinction) in relevant disciplines. Applicants can have a variety of backgrounds but must be willing to cross disciplines and be able to communicate effectively with people at many levels: good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Criteria: Studentships will be awarded based on academic excellence, alignment of expertise with the outlined research interests, and potential for future achievement. You are encouraged to informally contact individual staff to discuss specific topics outlined on the centre’s website:

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/research/-centres-of-excellence/centre-for-environment-and-society/phd-mphil

Deadline for applications: 24th October 2014.Interviews for shortlisted candidates: 10-14 November 2014.

How to apply: For further details, eligibility and an application form, please follow the link:

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/computing-engineering-and-the-built-environment/research/phd-mphil

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2015/2016 International Fellowships/Scholarships for PhD Stdudents at Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences, Germany

Program Description
BAGSS invites applications from highly qualified graduates from the fields of Sociology, Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Economics, Demography, and Statistics. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the aforementioned subjects or be very close to completion. (The degree must be completed by the time of admission to BAGSS. The next admission date is April 1, 2015.)

The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) in Germany currently invites applications for 12 doctoral fellowships (positions or scholarships with a duration of up to three years). To apply the positions, candidates must hold a Master’s degree from the fields of Sociology, Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Economics, Demography, and Statistics. The application deadline for the winter term 2014/15 expired on March 31.

Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants need to provide a research proposal for their doctoral dissertation project which fits thematically to at least one of the four academic pillars of BAGSS.

Applicants must have an excellent command of English. If English is not your native tongue, you need to supply proof of proficiency.

BAGSS is firmly committed to the goal of diversity and equal opportunities. It emphatically encourages applications by women. The University of Bamberg is a certified family-friendly university which offers comprehensive advice on reconciling family and work life

BAGSS invites applications from exceptionally qualified graduates in Sociology, Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Economics, Demography and Statistics or closely related fields. For more information about BAGSS, eligibility and

Application Procedures
Please visit our homepage: www.uni-bamberg.de/bagss/application

All documents, except for the letters of recommendation, need to be submitted as a single PDF (max. 30 MB) with the documents arranged in exactly the above order (1. cover letter, 2. CV, 3. one-page abstract, 4. research proposal, 5. academic degree certificates and university grade transcripts, 6. statement on knowledge of research methods, 7. (if applicable) evidence that external funding has been granted). A free software for creating PDFs and merging them into a single document is available externer Link folgt here. Please use your surname to name your application file (SURNAME.pdf; make sure to avoid special characters).

Letters of recommendation: please ask your referees to send a scan of their signed letters directly to us (admissions.bagss(at)uni-bamberg.de). Referees should use an official/institutional address when submitting their letters. It is your responsibility to make sure that references reach us on time.

Submission Deadline
The winter term 2014/15 expired on March 31. A new application period for the summer term 2015 will start on July 1, 2014.

Website and Application link
http://www.uni-bamberg.de/fileadmin/bagss/Ankuendigungen/Call_for_Applications_Apr2015.pdf

Max F. Perutz looked for something exceptional in his PhD students. That’s why he chose Francis Crick. 50 years after his Nobel prize award, we’re still following in his footsteps. We find students with that special something. We bring them to the world’s favorite capital city, Vienna. We work with them in small, friendly research groups. And we make world-class scientific discoveries. Apply to join the Max F. Perutz International PhD Program today. Vienna: a living space for science 

Description

The Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL) are committed to provide a creative space for discoveries. Our research covers a wide range of the molecular biosciences, exploring life at a cellular, molecular and atomic level. We offer fully funded PhD positions for doctoral students. The programme provides outstanding research training with state-of-the-art facilities. The MFPL graduate course curriculum is designed to provide a foundation broad and deep enough to support thesis research across a wide spectrum of cutting edge problems in biology. Our curriculum consists of core courses as well as specialized courses organized in various formats that focus on different topics and/or methodologies relevant to modern biology. Training includes regular seminars, yearly retreats, supervision by a thesis committee, and soft skill and practical courses on modern laboratory techniques.The environment at MFPL is international. All communication and courses are conducted in English.

Additional Job Details

The Max F. Perutz International PHD Program

http://selapp.imp.ac.at/?selection=mfplW2014

Apprentice for Aircraft Engineer (Full Covered Scholarhsip)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Become a professional engineer with excellent performance
• Successfully undertake classroom & on the job training program as appointed or designed by the company
• Understand basic aviation skills (rules & regulations)
• Develop and maintain high personal standards of professional mechanic

 

Professional Requirements:

• Minimum S1 graduates (with technical background); preferably from Aeronautics
• GPA minimum 3.00 out of 4.00
• Maximum age 24 years old
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or TOEFL score 500
• English proficiency both oral and written
• Have a learning passion especially in aviation
• Able to demonstrate good communication and team skills
• Posses strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Non Technical Requirements:

• Manage relationship & diversity
• Passed mandatory tests
• No color blindness
• Good physically and mentally condition
• Willing to follow the selection process in Jakarta at own cost
• Willing to study in New Zealand
• Willing to be bond for 15 years
• Apply to Indonesian only

 

Please visit our website: http://www.airfastindonesia.com/ for further information and send your resume, latest photograph, and academic certificate /transcript in PDF format (max. 200 kb) to: recruitment@airfastindonesia.com not later than August 31^st, 2014.