PhD positions in Optics and Photonics

The Institut of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) is a center based in
Castelldefels (Barcelona) / Spain, devoted to the research and
education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest
international level.

ICFO, in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia
(UPC), is offering predoctoral fellowships to well-qualified graduate
students who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in any of the photonics-
related research fields. Ph.D. students at ICFO benefit from the
extensive course offerings of local universities and focused
instruction by ICFO professors. Research is carried out at ICFO.
The ICFO-UPC PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications from
individuals with backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to
optics and photonics. Persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO-UPC Fellowships.
Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Bachelor or Master-
equivalent degree of a minimum of officially 4 years studying period.
The degree must be in a field of science and engineering related to
optics and photonics.
Suitable backgrounds include optics, physics, mathematics,
electronics and telecommunications engineering.

Conditions of fellowships

The fellowships are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a
total of four years.
The renovation of the fellowship is conditional on satisfactory
performance in research and teaching
activities.

Selection procedure

Selection of ICFO-UPC predoctoral fellows is based on merit and
potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal
achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and
capacity for team-work are also taken into account.
Please note the selection procedure employed at ICFO, detailed in the
following.

1) Required documentation for application

To apply for a predoctoral position with ICFO, suitable candidates
are requested to submit:
The fulfilled application form (to be found at the end of the call)
A presentation letter with declaration of research interests,
A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone
number and e-mail address and a copy of the passport,
A scanned copy of your University academic transcripts in English
or Spanish,
A scanned copy of the degree, if available at the time of
application,
The contact e-mail of three potential referees.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es
E-mail submissions must be coded in DOC, PS, or PDF formats and must
include the subject line "General PhD".

Applications can also be submitted by post to:

PhD Screening Committee
ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences
Mediterranean Technology Park
Av Canal Olímpic s/n
08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain

2) Evaluation procedure

The deadline for submission of applications for the present call is:
30th of June, 2008.
Applicants will be notified the results of the first evaluation stage
not later than the 04th of August, 2008.
If an applicant has been selected for the second evaluation stage,
the interested group leaders of ICFO will contact personally with
that candidate in order to determine research interests or
suitability of the candidate for the interested research group. This
second evaluation period will be finished not later than the 08th of
September, 2008.
All candidates will be notified of the decision in their case. In
case of positive evaluation, the candidate will receive an official
offer from the ICFO. The selected candidate will have until the 30th
of September, 2008 to confirm his or her decision.
Please note that candidates should be willing to be contacted by
phone during the entire selection process.

3) After acceptance by ICFO

Staff of the Human Resources and Education Unit of ICFO assists ICFO-
PhD-students with the following
procedures:
· Immigration formalities (Visa application process, etc.)
· Information about how to legalize your previous studies (e.g. BSc,
MSc, etc.)
· Selection of the most suitable doctorate programme
· Collection of the necessary documentation to be submitted at the
University
· Registration to the doctorate programme
· Further administrative accomplishments necessary for your arrival
to ICFO

For further information, please visit http://www.icfo.es

http://www.icfo.es/index.php?section=job_openings0&lang=english

Nanyang Assistant Professorships

16-Jun-2008

Nanyang Assistant Professorships

Singapore's science and technology university, the Nanyang
Technological University, invites outstanding young researchers and
exceptional scholars in their fields of science, engineering, social
sciences, arts and humanities or business, to apply for appointments
as Nanyang Assistant Professors. Up to 10 appointments will be made.

Successful candidates will receive start-up research grants of up to
S$1 million and an attractive remuneration package with a competitive
salary year and other benefits including assistance with
accommodation. They will hold tenure track appointments and play lead
roles in the university's new wave of multi-disciplinary, integrative
research. They are expected to be within 10 years of gaining their
Ph.D and ready for independent leadership of their own research
groups. Outstanding applicants in science and engineering are also
encouraged to apply for the prestigious Singapore National Research
Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology (see
http://www.nrf.gov.sg, Closing Date 15 September 2008) indicating that
the Fellowship will be held at the Nanyang Technological University.

Singapore has in place an exciting, dynamic and well-funded research
environment to nurture and attract top R&D talent and the Government
has set aside S$13.5 billion over 5 years to develop international
R&D. In tandem, Nanyang Technological University is also making
unprecedented research investments, emphasizing cutting-edge research
and revolutionary technological innovations across multiple
disciplines. It has already attracted World-leading researchers to
its ranks.

This is an unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing
research universities and participate in the rapid rise of Asia, in an
English-speaking environment at the interface between East and West.

To apply, please download the application form here or send an email
to nanyangprof-appform@ntu.edu.sg and submit to:

The Provost (NAP Application)
Nanyang Technological University
Administration Building, Level 5
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

Fax (65) 6791-9340

or email NanyangProfessorship@ntu.edu.sg

Closing Date: 30 September 2008

Kindly include the following in your application package:

- A duly completed Application Form
- A copy of your CV
- A full/detailed Research Proposal containing a short Executive
Summary (not more than 300 words) on the research project
- A certified true copy of your Identification Card / Passport
- Certified true copies of University Transcript(s), one in English
translation and the other in original language
- Certified true copies of Degree Scroll(s)
- Two referees' Recommendation Letters

PhD position for Biologist / Physical Geographer / (Civil) Hydraulic Engineer
Vacancy number CEME-RE-08417


General background:
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a top research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). It comprises three centers: the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) in Yerseke, the Centre for Limnology (CL) in Nieuwersluis, and the Centre for Terrestrial Ecology (CTE) in Heteren. Mission of the NIOO (http://www.nioo.knaw.nl) is to carry out excellent fundamental and strategic research in ecology.
The department of Spatial Ecology of the CEME ( http://www.nioo.knaw.nl ) and the department of Community and Conservation Ecology Group at the University of Groningen ( http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/cocon/people/index ) study how a fundamental understanding of i) interactions between organisms and their physical environment (i.e., how do currents and waves determine the living conditions of organisms and vice versa) and ii) the interactions between species (i.e., who eats what and how does that affect populations) can be used for sustainable management of salt marshes.

Research topic / Job description:
Salt marshes are important habitats along the Dutch coast, providing feeding grounds for migratory birds. Salt-marsh development is however increasingly threatened by sea-level rise and overgrazing by increasing goose populations. Salt marshes that are not grazed by geese are well able to keep up with sea-level rise by reducing hydrodynamic energy and trapping sediment within their tall vegetation. It is unknown how shortening of the vegetation by grazing reduces the ability to trap sediment and keep up with sea-level rise. Trapping sediment enhances the fertility of the marsh, and thereby canopy height. Too tall vegetation hampers bird grazing. Hence, implications of sea-level rise for the ability of salt marshes to continue to support large populations of grazing birds are also unknown thus far. Present project will unravel how the interacting effect of marsh vegetation, hydrodynamics, sediment trapping and bird grazing affect the future development of
salt marshes. This will be done by combining ecological and physical field studies, flume experiments and hydrodynamic modeling by two PhD students:
PhD 1 will study experimentally how (1) grazing intensity, (2) sediment fertility and (3) patchiness in the landscape affect the mechanistic relationship between vegetation characteristics and sedimentation/erosion processes. (For information on PhD-position 1, please contact Prof.dr. j.p.bakker@rug.nl)
PhD 2 will study experimentally the large-scale hydrodynamic and sedimentation processes and incorporate the results in a spatially explicit hydrodynamic model that can be used to predict long-term, large-scale dynamics of salt marshes in relation to grazing intensity, sediment fertility and patchiness.
We are currently looking for a candidate for PhD-position 2.

Requirements for PhD 2:
We are looking for a biologist or physical geographer or (civil) hydraulic engineer with a strong interest in the interaction between biological and physical processes as may occur in salt marshes. The candidate must be able to design and carry out experiments, and to analyse the results. Experience with mathematical modeling is a strong asset. Management skills and a good feeling for statistical interpretation of the results is essential to the job. Candidates should be capable to clearly report on their results, both orally and in writing. Candidates have in depth knowledge of their own research area, and are willing to extend this knowledge in other research areas that are crucial to the job. Supervision will be given by a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
The research should result in the successful defense of a PhD thesis.

Appointment:
The appointment will be initially for 1 year, which will be extended to 4 year provided that the applicant has proven to be well suited for the job. The project will start fall 2008.

Salary:
The gross salary starts at ¤ 2000,- per month in the 1st year, and will gradually increase to a maximum of ¤ 2558,- per month in the 4th year.

Location:
The Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (NIOO-CEME) in Yerseke, The Netherlands .

Information:
Information and a detailed project description can be obtained by e-mail, via a.visser@nioo.knaw.nl.

Applications:
Written applications for PhD 2, vacancy number CEME-RE-08417, should be sent before 9th July 2008 sent to Prof. Dr. C.H.R. Heip, director NIOO-CEME, P.O. Box 140, 4400 AC Yerseke, The Netherlands or by e-mail to a.visser@nioo.knaw.nl.

Die UNIVERSITÄT BREMEN sucht für den Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaft bei Frau
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke, Professur für Öffentliches Rechts mit dem
Schwerpunkt deutsches, europäisches und internationales Umweltrecht,
Verwaltungsrecht/Forschungsstelle für Europäisches Umweltrecht (FEU), zum
nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt für die Dauer von 3 Jahren - vorbehaltlich der
Stellenfreigabe-

*eine wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / einen wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter
*

mit der Hälfte der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit einer/eines entsprechend
vollbeschäftigten Angestellten
- Entgeltgruppe 13 TVL -

*A U F G A B E N :*

Wissenschaftliche Dienstleistungen im Rahmen der juristischen Ausbildung
insbesondere

- Leitung von Arbeitsgemeinschaften im Öffentlichen Recht
- Vorbereiten und Korrigieren von Aufsichtsarbeiten und schriftlichen
Hausarbeiten nach Weisung der Hochschullehrerin
- Klausurenaufsicht
- i.Ü. Unterstützung der Hochschullehrerin in Forschung und Lehre (siehe
Denomination der Professur)

Wissenschaftliche Dienstleistungen in der Forschung auf dem Gebiet des
Öffentlichen Rechts sowie des Europäischen Umweltrechts.

* *

*V O R A U S S E T Z U N G E N :*

Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer juristischen Ausbildung und Befähigung zu
wissenschaftlicher Arbeit. Bereitschaft, auf dem Gebiet des Öffentlichen
Rechts zu promovieren.

Die Stelle dient der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses und
zugleich der wissenschaftlichen Weiterqualifikation mit dem Ziel der
Promotion.

Die Universität Bremen beabsichtigt, den Anteil von Frauen im
Wissenschaftsbereich zu erhöhen und fordert deshalb Frauen ausdrücklich
auf, sich zu bewerben.

Schwerbehinderten Bewerberinnen/Bewerbern wird bei im Wesentlichen gleicher
fachlicher und persönlicher Eignung der Vorrang gegeben.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen richten Sie bitte unter Angabe der *
Kennziffer*
*A 107/08 *bis zum 11. Juli 2008 an die

Universität Bremen
Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaft
Bibliothekstraße
28359 Bremen.

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Bitte reichen Sie mit Ihrer Bewerbung keine Originalunterlagen ein, da diese
aus Kostengründen nicht zurückgesandt werden können, sondern nach Abschluss
des Verfahrens vernichtet werden. Eine Rücksendung erfolgt nur, wenn ein
ausreichend frankierter und adressierter Rückumschlag beigefügt ist.

BEASISWA PENUH UNTUK SMP & SMA di SINGAPURA


Kementrian Pendidikan SIngapura dengan ini menawarkan beasiswa ASEAN bagi para pelajar berprestasi untuk melanjutkan pendidikan pada tingkat SMP dan SMA di Singapura, yang akan berakhir dengan ujian General Certification of Education (Advanced) Level (atau setara) Examination.

Mereka yang berhasil menempuh ujian GCE “A” Level Examination dengan sukses dapat melanjutkan pendidikan tingkat sarjana di National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) ataupun Singapore Mangement University (SMU) melalui program beasiswa yang diberikan oleh universitas yang bersangkutan.

CAKUPAN BEASISWA

- Bebas biaya pendidikan serta biaya ujian
- Biaya hidup per-tahun sebesar S$2,200 (kira-kira Rp. 15,025,000
- Akomodasi (Pangan & Papan)
- Tiket pulang pergi satu kali dari dank e Singapura
- Lain-lain, termasuk biaya kesehatan, biaya penyesuaian diri, dll

Beasiswa ini tidak memiliki ikatan apapun.

SIAPA YANG DAPAT MENDAFTAR

Pelajar yang memenuhi syarat-syarat berikut ini dapat mendaftar untuk beasiswa pada SMP kelas III di Singapura.

- Warga Negara Indonesia
- Lahir antara tahun 1992 dan 1994
- Telah menempuh Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) 2008 SMP 3
- Memiliki prestasi cemerlang di sekolah

PROSEDUR PEMILIHAN

Hanya kandidat yang memenuhi syarat-syarat di atas yang akan dipanggil untuk mengikuti ujian pemilihan yang menyangkut Kemampuan Umum, Bahsa Inggris dan Matematika di Jakarta, Medan dan Surabaya pada bulan Agustus. Kandidat yang lulus ujian pemilihan selanjutnya akan dipanggil untuk mengikuti wawancara pada bulan September. Kandidat yang berhasil akan tiba di Singapura pada bulan November untuk mengikuti kursus singkat penyesuaian diri dalam bahasa Inggris sebelum memasuki sekolah Singapura pada bulan Januari 2009.

CARA MENDAFTAR

Formulir pendaftaran bisa didapatkan di:

- http://www.moe. gov.sg/education /scholarships/ asean/indonesia
- Kedutaan Besar Republik Singapura. Graha Surya Internusa. Level 19, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. X-0 Kuningan, Jakarta12950, Indonesia
- Consulate of the Republic of Singapore. 4th Floor, Surya Dumai Group Building, Jl. Sudirman No. 395, Pekanbaru 28116, Riau, Indonesia

BATAS WAKTU PENDAFTARAN

Formulir yang telah lengkap serta surat-surat pendukung (telah diterjemahkan dalam bahasa Inggris) harus telah diterima oleh KEMENTRIAN PENDIDIKAN – SINGAPURA selambat-lambatnya tanggal 15 Juli 2008 yang ditujukan ke:

School Placement and Scholarship Branch
Scholarship Section
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675

Hanya Pendaftar yang memenuhi syarat yang akan dipanggil

1. Embassy of Italy Jakarta presents its compliments to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and has the honour to inform
that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the
Fondazione Collegio Europeo of Parma (Italy) offers 20 scholarships on
Advanced Degree in European Studies for the academic year 2008/2009. The
scholarships, is addressed to graduates of jurisprudence, economy and
political sciences. Candidates should have at least passive knowledge of
Italian, English and French. Each scholarship recipient shall receive the
amount of Euro 1000. The deadline for application to the scholarship is
July 15, 2008 at 00.00 hours in Italy. Copy of the application to be sent
to this Embassy (Jl. Diponegoro no. 45 Jakarta 10310). Website
www.europeancollege.it.