Overview This new partnership has been set up in collaboration with Rolls-Royce plc and the Universities of Swansea and Birmingham to develop advanced materials technologies to reduce the environmental impact of gas turbines in aerospace and power generation. • Up to 9 fully funded places to study for a PhD available in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering required for admission (depending on topic) • Four years’ funding • Stipend of £13,290 plus up to £5,000 pa additional funding available • Fully funded for UK residents – Fees for EU residents • Excellent track record of recruitment into Rolls-Royce plc • Integrated training courses taught at all three Universities PhD projects available for Oct 2010 are listed at http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/UTC/wikitest/pmwiki.php?n=PmWiki.Vacancies. Eligibility Applicants for these studentships should as a minimum have (or expect to be awarded) an upper second class UK Master’s level degree (MSci, MPhys, MChem, MEng, MSc etc., or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject. Informal queries on the projects available should be directed to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk. Requirements Students must meet the EPSRC residency criteria to be eligible for these studentships. How to apply Application forms and the Graduate Studies Prospectus are available from the Board of Graduate Studies web site and copies of these documents are available via http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/. Further information on the application process is available from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk). Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: Doctoral Training Partnership In High Performance Structural Metallics at University of Cambridge

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Overview Many areas of research and commerce are becoming increasingly dependent on the use of data and computational resources that are distributed over the internet. This programme aims to provide students with an understanding of the techniques used to provide these distributed computational capabilities and to prepare them for a career applying them in either academia or the commercial IT sector. Edinburgh is one the major centres of research into the application of distributed computing technologies to support science. This domain is often called e-Science, and Edinburgh is the home of the UK National e-Science Centre (NeSC), run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. The University of Edinburgh has built upon that the expertise to develop a unique MSc programme in Distributed Scientific Computing, which may be taken full-time in one year or part-time in two or three years. The core courses in the MSc are taught by staff from NeSC, the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Informatics who are at the forefront of research and training in the field, while students can choose from a wide range of options, to create a syllabus tailored to their individual interests and career goals. The programme comprises lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and individual study, and will be assessed by a combination of exams and coursework, with the coursework including individual and group assignments Careers Prospects The MSc prepares students from a range of backgrounds for a number of different careers: 1.Science graduates will develop expertise which will help them succeed in doctoral research in a field related to their first degree or in the development of e-Science technologies or techniques or, equally, they may embark on a career developing software to support scientific research, in either academia or the commercial sector. 2.Computer science graduates can undertake doctoral research in a range of areas within computer science and e-Science or can move into software development, either in support of scientific research or within those parts of the commercial IT sector that use distributed computing technologies. 3.Those coming from a commercial IT job will develop expertise in distributed computing which may open up new opportunities for them within the commercial IT sector or see them move into scientific software development. Students from the first few MSc classes have followed almost all these paths. Entry Requirements Applications are encouraged from graduates of all areas of science, engineering and computer science, and from those currently working in a relevant field. Entrance requirements are a good honours degree or equivalent work experience, and proven competence in computer programming. Further information Further information about the programme can be found online at www.nesc.ac.uk/msc. Details of the application procedure can be found at http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applying/. Please contact us at: msc@ph.ed.ac.uk Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Scotland: MSc in Distributed Scientific Computing at University of Edinburgh

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Overview Scholarization: Cardiff University is pleased to invite applications for 3 PhD studentships in Bioimaging. The prestigious Bioimaging President’s Research Scholarships are at the interface of the physical and life sciences and fit with the current strategic aims of major funding bodies such as the BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC and Wellcome Trust. At their core is the application of cutting-edge research methodologies and developments in imaging technology to answer pressing problems in biomedicine, with a focus on healthcare and research into aging, just two examples of priority areas in government-funded research which have high potential to impact on society and quality-of-life issues. Doctoral training activities within Bioimaging are designed to produce the next generation of researchers at the life sciences-physical sciences interface. Graduates will be recruited, educated and trained to develop and apply innovative, cutting-edge imaging modalities across a range of Bioimaging-associated areas to address fundamental and applied questions in the biosciences and healthcare. The doctoral training programme will build on natural synergies which already exist between researchers in the Schools of Biosciences, Physics and of Optometry & Vision Sciences, and the cross-School research which is currently underway, often supported by major external funds. Students will benefit from a diverse range of expertise and high quality facilities in participating Schools and across the University. Trained doctoral graduates will be exceptionally well placed to use their acquired scientific and transferable skills in academic or in the high-tech industrial landscape which covers the biotechnology, healthcare and / or pharmaceutical fields in the UK and abroad. Applications are invited for the following projects this year: • Physics – Bioimaging: Optical and Scanning probe imaging and manipulation of single colloidal quantum dots • Biosciences – Bioimaging: Label-free multiphoton microscopy of intracellular lipids using Coherent Antistokes Raman Scattering (CARS) • Optometry – Bioimaging: Three-dimensional electron tomography of the extracellular matrix of the eye and the role of intraocular pressure Full proposals can be viewed at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/presidents/bioimaging/index.html Funding and Eligibility This is a Cardiff University President’s Research Scholarship. The award includes full UK/EU tuition fees plus a doctoral stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£13,290 p.a. for 2009/10, updated each year). Academic Criteria: Applicants must have a First Class Honours degree or a 2.1 plus a postgraduate Masters degree at Distinction level (or their equivalents) in a relevant subject Residency: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open all UK/EU nationals. Application Deadline: 31st March 2010 How to apply For full details of these studentships and information about how to apply please visit http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/presidents/bioimaging/index.html Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship

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UK: Cardiff University President’s Research Scholarships in Bioimaging

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Overview The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The PhD training will be carried out in your chosen laboratory at A*STAR research institutes, NTU or NUS. Upon successful completion, you will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU or NUS. This award is for international applicants seeking admission to pursue a full-time PhD programme at NTU. Eligibility Criteria • Open to all international students • Excellent academic results to be in the top 20% of your cohort • Graduate with a passion for research and excellent academic results • Good skills in written and spoken English • Good reports from two academic referees Bond There is no bond attached to the scholarship. Terms of Award As a recipient of the scholarship, you will be given support for up to 4 years of academic pursuit, leading to a PhD degree. You will receive: • Full tuition fees • Monthly stipend of $2000 and will be increased to $2500 upon confirmation • One-time $1000 settling-in allowance • One-time airfare grant of $1500 Research Areas These fall broadly under two categories: Biomedical Sciences; and Physical Science and Engineering NTU supervisors and projects College of Science • Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (CBC) • Division of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (CBB) • Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) • Division of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) • Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP) • Division of Structural and Computational Biology (SCB) • Genomics and Genetics (GG) College of Engineering • Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering • Civil and Environmental Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Material Sciences and Engineering • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering • NEWRI Ecosystem Application procedure • Submit your application using the online application form .• Post the printed copy of the completed application form together with supporting documents to the following address: Attention: Ms Lee Suet Leng / Ms Pris AngA*STAR Graduate AcademyAgency for Science, Technology and Research20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 CentrosSingapore 138668 Please do not send applications to NTU. Once you are shortlisted, you will then be notified to apply online to NTU. For further enquiries on the scholarship, please email to Admissions (Research) (email Admission_Research@ntu.edu.sg). Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship

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Overview This new DTC has been set up in collaboration with Rolls-Royce plc and the Universities of Swansea and Birmingham. This builds on the longstanding University Technology Partnership (UTP) researching into materials for gas turbines applications. • Up to 7 fully funded places to study for a PhD available in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering required (depending upon research topic) • Four years funding • £13,290 plus up to £5,000 pa additional funding available • Fully funded for UK residents – Fees for EU residents • Working with Rolls-Royce plc on Materials for Gas Turbines applications • Excellent track record of recruitment into the Company • Integrated training courses taught at all three Universities • For more information on the projects and how to apply see http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/ • Informal queries to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk PhD opportunities available for Oct 2010 3D microscopy of latest generation nickel base superalloys (supervisor: Prof Paul Midgley) The use of dual microstructure heat treatments and inertia welding leads to considerable spatial variations in the microstructures across turbine discs. As these variations have a profound influence on the local mechanical properties it is critical that the mechanisms by which these microstructures evolve is understood so that production processes may be efficiently refined to deliver components with optimal properties. Recent advances in electron imaging techniques now make it possible to acquire quantitative 3D digital reconstructions of sample microstructures over a wide range of length scales from microns to nanometres. In this project these techniques will be further developed and used to study the microstructure of nickel-base superalloys and their evolution during thermomechanical processing. How to apply For more information on the projects and how to apply see http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/ Informal queries to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: PhD Opportunities in 3D Microscopy Of Latest Generation Nickel Base Superalloys, University of Cambridge

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Overview This new DTC has been set up in collaboration with Rolls-Royce plc and the Universities of Swansea and Birmingham. This builds on the longstanding University Technology Partnership (UTP) researching into materials for gas turbines applications. • Up to 7 fully funded places to study for a PhD available in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering required (depending upon research topic) • Four years funding • £13,290 plus up to £5,000 pa additional funding available • Fully funded for UK residents – Fees for EU residents • Working with Rolls-Royce plc on Materials for Gas Turbines applications • Excellent track record of recruitment into the Company • Integrated training courses taught at all three Universities • For more information on the projects and how to apply see http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/ • Informal queries to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk PhD opportunities available for Oct 2010 Elastic and anelastic behaviour of high performance alloys (supervisor: Dr Richard Harrison) Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy (RUS) and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) allow exceptional insight to be obtained into the elastic and anelastic properties of materials. The observed acoustic spectra can be interpreted to provide detailed information on both the bulk material behaviour as well as microstuctural changes. In this project these techniques will be applied to characterise the temperature dependence of the elastic and anelastic properties of a series of high performance nickel-base and titanium-base alloys and determine the effect of microstructural parameters including phase transitions, precipitation, grain size and processing texture on the material response. How to apply For more information on the projects and how to apply see http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/ Informal queries to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: PhD Opportunities at University of Cambridge – Doctoral Training Centre in High Performance Structural Metallics

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Overview The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1300 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the three main topics of solid-state physics, energy and environmental research as well as human health. PSI offers absolutely unique opportunities for condensed matter research. It boasts the world’s most powerful spallation neutron source for neutron diffraction and inelastic scattering, the world’s most intense muon source for muon spin rotation spectroscopy (MuSR), and a state of the art synchrotron for X-ray scattering. These facility-based experimental techniques are complementary to those available just 25km away at the Institute for Solid State Physics at ETH in Zurich, the continent’s highest ranking school in natural sciences. We are offering a PhD Position in experimental Solid State Physics Muon and Neutron scattering studies of quantum spin systems Your tasks The successful candidate will perform fundamental experimental research in the field of quantum magnetism, and study excitations, correlations and phase transitions in low-dimensional magnetic materials. She or he will join the existing effort in sample synthesis and characterization, bulk measurements, and neutron scattering studies. The new focus will be to apply muon spectroscopy to this class of problems. This project is a joint effort of the Neutron Scattering and Magnetism Group (Physics Department, ETH), Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (PSI) and the Laboratory for Muon Spectroscopy (PSI). The position is partially funded by MANEP. Experimental work will be performed primarily at PSI and ETH. Your profile ◦ A solid background in quantum mechanics and solid state physics ◦ Some experience in low-temperature measurements and methods ◦ Proficiency in computer-based data analysis (e.g. Matlab or equivalent) ◦ Interpersonal and communication skills (a team-player) ◦ Willingness to commute between PSI and the ETH Hönggerberg campus. Willingness to occasionally accept an erratic work schedule due to the operational schedule of the neutron and muon sources For further information please contact: Prof. Dr Andrey Zheludev, phone +41 56 310 36 92 +41 56 310 36 92, andrey.zheludev@psi.ch How to apply Please submit your application to: Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources, Ref. code 3300, Andrea Merki, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland or to: andrea.merki@psi.ch Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Switzerland: PhD Position in experimental Solid State Physics at ETH in Zurich

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Overview Lund University announces the following vacancy: POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP in chemistry, within the discipline of inorganic chemistry, with placement at the Division of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. This is a project within the EU framework SMALL – Surfaces for molecular recognition at the atomic level. Reference Number: N 2010/107 Starting Date: 2010-06-01 at the earliest. Information: Associate Professor Ola Wendt, Ph: + 46 46 222 81 53 E-mail: ola.wendt@organic.lu.se Worker’s unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO and SEKO Project Description: Graduate studies in organometallic chemistry. The project is to develop catalysts for direct functionalisation of hydrocarbons and to heterogenise them by surface anchoring and investigate the catalytic activity in e.g. C-C bond forming reactions. Characterisation will be done using ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) and in situ surface science techniques. Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a strong background in Synthetic Chemistry and an interest in developing complimentary skills in Physics and Materials Science. A Master’s Degree in Organic or Organometallic Chemistry is desirable. The candidate cannot be a Swedish citizen or be a permanent resident in Sweden. Regulations concerning appointment as a full PhD student can be found in HF 5 Chap 1-7§§ and SFS 1998:80. Also consult the admission regulations found at: http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/4964 An educational stipend is awarded for the first 18 months of full-time study, following which time the student is appointed as a full doctoral student. Regulations concerning educational stipends for doctoral students can be found in SFS 1995:938 and 1998:81. Regulations concerning appointment as a full PhD student can be found in HF 5 Chap 1-7§§ and SFS 1998:80. Those who hold an educational stipend or a doctoral student appointment must first be accepted for postgraduate study. To be accepted, a student must be judged to have the competence necessary to complete a course of postgraduate study. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties – including research, teaching and administration – according to the specific regulations. The university strives for a more even gender representation within postgraduate education. How to apply Applications are made on a specific application form found on the web site: http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/13456 The application must reach the Registrar, Kansli N, Lund University, Box 118, SE–221 00 Lund, Sweden, not later than Thursday, April 1st, 2010. All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Lund University: Postgraduate Scholarships in chemistry, within the discipline of inorganic chemistry

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Overview CIPR is the only Norwegian Centre of Excellence for petroleum research. The centre consists of an international research group with more than 100 researchers and PhDs from all over the world. CIPR also supervise more than 40 master grade students in cooperation with the University in Bergen. More information at www.uni.no/cipr. Open positions There are several open PhD positions affiliated with research projects within Enhanced Oil Recovery. The projects are funded by the Norwegian Research Council and industry. The projects are based in Uni CIPR, with employment in Uni Research AS. The PhD student will enter an approved programme at the University in Bergen, leading to the degree of PhD within a time frame of three years. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made. We are looking for Interested, ambitious and skilled students holding a master degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Petroleum Engineering Candidates with strong problem-solving and communication skills, including excellent English We can offer – Dynamic and challenging research environment – International work environment – Group Pension Insurance – Personnel Insurance Scheme – Salary in accordance with the Civil Service pay grade table scale for PhD students; currently NOK 355 600 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations How to apply Please send your application by email to apply-cipr@uni.no before February 28, 2010 The email should be marked “PhD-EOR” and contain one pdf file with: – CV – scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, – publications and other relevant work, name, title and email address of at least two scientists willing to provide a reference. Selection procedure Selected candidates will be invited to give a short presentation on a topic of their choice (usually Master thesis) and also an interview. MSc students in their last term are also encouraged to apply. Appointments may be done immediately after completion of the MSc degree. For more information please contact Arne Skauge, arne.skauge@uni.no, tel. +47 55 58 33 58 +47 55 58 33 58 or Kristine Spildo, kristine.spildo@uni.no, tel +47 55 58 36 62 +47 55 58 36 62 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Norway: PhD positions within EOR at the Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research (Uni CIPR)

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Overview The Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, has 10 three year PhD scholarships within the research areas defined by its four sections: Theoretical Atomic-scale Physics Experimental Surface- & Nanomaterials Physics Biophysics & Complex Systems Quantum Physics & Information Technology Qualifications: You may apply if you have or expect to obtain a masters degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or a similar field no later than September 2010. Further information: Consult the link: www.fysik.dtu.dk/English/Education/PhD.aspx Approval and enrolment: The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide . Salary and appointment terms: The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current collective agreement for Danish University members. At present the salary is approximately 27.000 Dkr (3500 €) per month. Application: We must have your online application no later than 1 March 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” at the bottom of this page and fill in the application form. Attach your CV and a brief application that states your field of interest, suggests a possible supervisor among the department faculty, and includes a grade transcript. Grades must be translated into European ECTS . All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Denmark: 10 PhD scholarships are available at DTU Physics

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