Introduction : A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in the geography, geology, geochemistry or related disciplines, to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Geosciences.  The project is to investigate the use of stable isotopes from authigenic carbonates in tropical volcanic crater-lakes for reconstructing change and variability in the Asian monsoon.

Research Areas : Sciences & Engineering

Eligibility : Applicants should have a particular interest in geochemistry, palaeolimnology, and palaeoclimatology. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Amount Awarded : The scholarship is valued at $22,860 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. 

Application Procedure : Further information can be obtained from Dr Dan Penny, School of Geosciences (F09), The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: +61 2 9351 6464; Fax: + 61 2 9351 3644 E-mail: dan.penny@sydney.edu.au).  Applications should be sent direct to Dr Penny at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Application Deadline : 15 April, 2011

E-mail : dan.penny(AT)sydney.edu.au

Contact Number : +61 2 9351 6464; Fax: + 61 2 9351 3644

Source : http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/799

About Luleå University of Technology:
Luleå University of Technology is the northernmost university of technology in Scandinavia and with world-class research and education. Our strength lies in our cooperation with companies and with rest of the world around us. Our contact with companies and society help us develop research and education that satisfy the demands that the world around makes on us and our students.

Scholarship Description:
The Signal Processing Group at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering is looking for a new PhD student within the field of Measurement Systems Engineering. The topic of the research will be on the development of methods for on-line measurement and analysis of paper pulp properties and their connection to paper quality parameters.
We seek candidates with a MSc./Civ.ing. degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar areas, preferably with a strong interest and experience in mathematics, statistics, experimental design and signal processing. Previous experience in the design of measurement systems is also valuable. The collaborative nature of the project requires the student to be fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.The application should include CV, university transcripts (tests/grades record) and contact details of at least two references.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 25, 2011

Contact:
Luleå University of Technology,
971 87 Luleå,Sweden
Phone: +46920 49 10 00,
Fax: +46920 49 13 99

Source: http://www.ltu.se/omltu?l=en

Scholarship Description:
Two of the doctoral dissertations will comprise independent projects in political science written under the direction of a research supervisor.The project Civil Society and the Enlightened Welfare Politics will comprise the framework for one of the doctoral dissertations, which will be written independently in cooperation with the project leader and the research supervisor.Indicate in your cover letter whether or not you are interested in all three of these Ph.D. student positions.Those awarded a position as a Ph.D. student shall above all engage themselves with their own doctoral education. A maximum of 20% of the position may involve other administrative and educational responsibilities at the Department. Employment as a post-graduate student requires that the student is or will be accepted to a program of post-graduate education, which is decided by one’s ability to successfully complete the program of studies. Departmental policy is that students receive financial support during their first year of post-graduate studies, and that they be employed as Ph.D. students during the final three years of their program. Regulations concerning post-graduate students are to be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, §§1-7, and in the University’s rules and guidelines.

The application shall include:
A completed application form for post-graduate studies.
A brief cover letter (two pages maximum) that describes the documents submitted, particularly the scholarly essays and articles.
Authorized copies of academic documents, such as course records, diplomas, and certificates, which demonstrate general or special eligibility for post-graduate studies in political science.
Scholarly essays and articles, including undergraduate and Master’s level essays, published articles, as well as research reports and other written materials that are pertinent to the position.
Certification of competence in Swedish for applicants without a degree from a Swedish university and/or a statement of intent to acquire such competence within a suitable period of time (see detailed information at the link below.)
The application form for post-graduate studies is available at the address below, along with detailed instructions for completing the application. Through reference to the general syllabus for graduate studies, the applicant shall determine whether s/he meets the requirements for general or special eligibility for studies in the field of political science at the post-graduate level.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April, 2011

Contact:
UPPSALA UNIVERSITET,
Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala

Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/600PhD.html

Introduction : A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in the geography, geology, geochemistry or related disciplines, to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Geosciences.  The project is to investigate the use of stable isotopes from authigenic carbonates in tropical volcanic crater-lakes for reconstructing change and variability in the Asian monsoon.

Research Areas : Sciences & Engineering

Eligibility : Applicants should have a particular interest in geochemistry, palaeolimnology, and palaeoclimatology. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Amount Awarded : The scholarship is valued at $22,860 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. 

Application Procedure : Further information can be obtained from Dr Dan Penny, School of Geosciences (F09), The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: +61 2 9351 6464; Fax: + 61 2 9351 3644 E-mail: dan.penny@sydney.edu.au).  Applications should be sent direct to Dr Penny at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Application Deadline : 15 April, 2011

E-mail : dan.penny(AT)sydney.edu.au

Contact Number : +61 2 9351 6464; Fax: + 61 2 9351 3644

Source : http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/799

Introduction:
Flexible electronics represents a new class of emerging technology for the applications of large-area electronic products which can be attached over arbitrarily curved surfaces. Graphene, a one–atom thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal array, is the thinnest material ever studied. It is not only one of the hottest research topics in the world today, but has also received the highest recognition with the Nobel Prize in Physics 2010. It is among the most promising candidate materials for a variety of flexible electronic applications due to its unique electrical, mechanical and optical properties. The main purpose of the current position is to explore fundamentals and component technology based on graphene towards flexible electronic devices

Scholarship Description: The successful candidate should have a master of science in physics, chemistry, material science or equivalent. Strong collaboration spirit and good communication skills in oral and written English are required.The PhD position is for four years, extendable to a maximum of five years including departmental duties at a level of at most 20%

Eligibility:
Applications should include a brief description of research interest and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

contact:
Dr. Zhibin Zhang,
e-mail: zhibin.zhang@angstrom.uu.se
phone: +46 (0)18-471 3113 or professor Shi-Li Zhang,
e-mail: shili.zhang@angstrom.uu.se,

Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/500PhD.html

Scholarship Description: Aquatic microorganisms hold central roles in most biogeochemical cycles. In this PhD project we will study the roles played by bacteria and archaea in the transformation and metabolic use of quantitatively significant carbon compounds in lakes and oceans. For this purpose, we will use a combination of controlled experiments and advanced cultivation-independent methods for microscopic and sequence-based characterization of the ecology and metabolic features of aquatic microorganisms. The ability of different bacteria and archaea to use methane, chitin, proteins and other quantitatively important carbon compounds will be studied at the level of single cells.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a University degree in biology, molecular biotechnology, bioinformatics or related discipline. Basic knowledge in microbiology and proficiency in oral and written communication in English is expected. Documented experience in bioinformatics and/or laboratory work will strengthen your application. Personal motivation and interest in the subject will also be used to select candidates for the position.

How to apply: Applications should contain a brief personal letter (max 2 pages) where the applicant give a brief account of research interests, educational background and any other information relevant for the position. The application should also contain a curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant certificates/grades to demonstrate eligibility and the names and contact information of at least two personal references. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the application deadline (March 25, 2011).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

contact:
Professor Stefan Bertilsson,
phone +46 18 471 2712,

Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/568PhD.html

Scholarship Description: Emulsifying substances act by contributing to the disruption of the droplets and by protecting the formed droplets from coalescing. To enable these actions the emulsifiers need to adsorb rapidly at the surfaces and form a protective layer. Starch nanocrystals of specific sizes and hydrophobicity will be designed and used as colloidal particles to generate and stabilise Pickering type emulsions. The aim is then to understand their function depending on size, shape, and hydrophobicity in relationship to the interface they are adsorbing to. The use of starch nanocrystals as emulsion stabilisers is novel, and finds practical use not only in pharmaceutical and food applications, but also in the paper industry. Furthermore, the almost irreversible adsorption of colloidal particles creates very stable emulsions in contrast to surfactant molecules.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements:
The general eligibility requirement for doctoral studies is a university degree of at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 60 credits at an advanced level. Furthermore you need a valid university degree at advanced level (MSc) within a relevant study program.To be qualifield for researach education (PhD education) in Food Technology the candidate needs to have a Master of Science in Engineering, specialisation in Biotechnology, Chemical engineering or Ecological enigneering or Master of Science in Chemistry or other discipline relevant to the field of the degree project or other equivalent degree

Basis of Assessment:
Employment as a doctoral student can only be granted if you have been accepted to the PhD study program. The selection to this program is based on an assessment of your ability to perform well in and benefit from the program. This is also one of the basic criteria for employment.
The assessment considers the following aspects in particular:
1.Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within this area, such as course work. This can be documented by appended documents and possible interview.
2. Estimated ability to independent work and ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on a master thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
3. Skills in written and oral communication in English.
4. Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
Practical laboratory experience is required. Courses in physical, colloidal, and/or surface chemistry is an advantage as is also numeracy skills (i.e. mathematical modelling, MATLAB/programming, analysis).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-03-15

Contact:
Lund University
Tel: +46 (0)46 222 0000 Fax: +46 (0)46 222 4720
Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
Paradisgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

Source:http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/

ScholarshiP Description: The department of immunology, genetics and pathology at Uppsala University (http://www.igp.uu.se) has a broad research profile, with several strong research groups in different fields of science, e.g. medical and clinical genetics, bioinformatics, immunology, pathology, tumour biology, vascular biology and method development. The department was founded to promote a closer collaboration between clinical and pre-clinical research and part of the activity is integrated with the clinics of genetics and pathology-cytology at the University Hospital, Uppsala. Rudbeck Laboratory has access to state-of-the-art technologies, with core facilities for cell analysis, confocal microscopy, DNA-sequencing and genotyping.
We look for you who want to study for a PhD degree in the field of molecular medicine. The main project will be to investigate if measurements of protein activity status provide advantages for cancer diagnostics (leukemia and circulating tumour cells). Protein activity is determined as protein interactions and post-translational modifications, using flow cytometry and microscopy. The work will also consist of development of new methods in molecular biology.
The successful candidate will devote most of the time towards his/her research level education. Other service activities within the department, e.g. education and administrative work can be included within the framework of the employment (maximum 20%).

Qualifications: The applicant should have an academic degree, e.g. MSc Pharm, or MSc Molecular Biology, or similar. Experience from experimental research, flow cytometry, immunostaining and PLA are considered as additional qualifications. Documented skills in oral and written English are required.
The application should include a curriculum vitae, copies of exams, degrees and grades, references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included. If the applicant has published scientific papers, they can also be included.Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at http://www.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/

Selection of applicants:
will be done by the future tutor for the selected student in consultation with the postgraduate study group of the department. The Postgraduate Programmes Committee at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy will formally approve of the student’s admission. Salary will be according to local guidelines at Uppsala University.

Scholarship Application Deadline:7 March, 2011,

Contact:
Professor Ola Söderberg,
tel.+46184714868
e-mail ola.soderberg@igp.uu.se