Overview Iconic Institutions and Audience Ownership: A Comparative Study Of The Sport And Corporate Sectors Durham University – School of Applied Social Sciences and Durham Business School Project title: Applications are invited for a full-time postgraduate scholarship at Durham University, to be hosted jointly by the School of Applied Social Sciences and Durham Business School. Supervisors – Prof. Richard Giulianotti (Sport/Sociology), and Prof. Timothy Clark (Organizational Behaviour/University Dean of Graduate School) The scholarship will fund postgraduate research which investigates the contemporary relationships of audiences and markets to particular iconic institutions. The project will centre upon a comparative study of one popular sporting institution (a football club) and one non-sporting organisation. Both institutions will be the focus for strong senses of emotional engagement, ownership, loyalty and solidarity among their respective audiences, fans or consumers. The football club and other organisation to be investigated will be agreed by the student and supervisors. The project will build upon the core research strengths and published work of the supervisors – Professor Richard Giulianotti (SASS) and Professor Timothy Clark (DBS) – in relation to fans, audiences and celebrity within the sport and business spheres. This scholarship is tenable for three years from 1st October 2010 and will provide the award-holder with the following annual package of financial support: • A fee waiver at the Home/EU postgraduate research rate ; and • A tax-free maintenance grant of £5,000. Applications are invited from UK, EU and international students. Applicants should have, or expect to receive, at least an upper-second class degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant social science. Preference may be given to candidates who are undertaking, or who have completed, postgraduate training in social research methods. Closing date: 30 April 2010. For informal enquiries, please contact: Richard Giulianotti (richard.giulianotti@durham.ac.uk) or Timothy Clark (timothy.clark@durham.ac.uk) Applications Applicants wishing to be considered for the awards starting in October 2010 should make an on-line application to the University on or before 30th April 2010, as well as submitting a research proposal and c.v. To apply, please read the further details about studying for a research degree in the School at: http://www.durham.ac.uk/sass/phd and then fill in the online application form by going to: http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ and following the link to the application form. Please select “PhD – Sociology and Social Policy” as your programme and indicate for which studentship you are applying. For further information on the application process, please contact Jill Lea, Research Secretary, j.m.lea@durham.ac.uk ( 0191 3341485 0191 3341485) in the School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University, Elvet Riverside 2, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JTUK. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Overview The Institute for European Studies (IES) invites applications for one full-time postdoctoral researcher on European Foreign and Security Policy for a duration of two years (renewable). Part-time employment may also be considered. The IES is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) specialising in European Studies. Its research focuses on the role of the EU as a global actor and on the interaction between the internal and external dimensions of EU policies and between EU policies and other international institutions and organisations. More information on the institute and its research strategy can be found at www.ies.be. Within the overall research strategy of the IES, the successful candidate will conduct research related to European foreign and security policy and contribute to the further development of this research cluster under the guidance of the IES Senior Research Fellow for European Foreign and Security Policy (Prof. Dr. Eva Gross) and IES management. The tasks to be undertaken include: 1. Design and undertake post-doctoral research on European foreign and security policy in the area of the candidate’s more specific expertise and research interest within the overall IES research programme. This work includes the preparation of substantive papers and the editing and authoring of (book) publications. 2. Assist in activities within the research cluster to raise external funds required for the realisation of further research projects and to organise events such as lectures. 3. Contribute to the supervision of the work of Ph.D. students and counselling with the project promoters of junior researchers. 4. Contribute to relevant teaching and training programmes of the IES (summer schools, study-abroad programmes, targeted trainings …). 5. Assist in liaising with researchers in Belgian and foreign universities in these fields with a view to cooperation in networks or common research projects. 6. Perform other tasks as assigned by the IES Board and management. Positions can be held preferably on a full-time or substantial part-time basis. Secondment from other Belgian or foreign universities can be envisaged. Duration: Two years with possibility of renewal Requirements: The successful candidate will have: 1. An advanced university degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in political science or in another relevant discipline such as law or history (preferably with relevant international relations experience/expertise); 2. Research experience and publications related to the field of European foreign and security policy; 3. Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment; 4. Fluency in English; a working knowledge of other European languages is desirable; 5. Experience with university-level research, teaching and programme development; with international organisations, scientific and research/training institutions; and in fund-raising for research will be considered strong assets. Remuneration: post-doctoral level The contract offered is a contract under Belgian law and subject to the Belgian tax system. Application Applications including (1) a note on a potential project which the candidate would like to undertake (max. 10 pages), (2) a detailed Curriculum Vitae, (3) a list of publications and (4) two letters of references should be sent to the Academic Director of the IES (address below) or by email:academic.director@ies.be, before 31 March 2010. Institute for European Studies – Vrije Universiteit Brussel Pleinlaan 2 B-1050 Brussels Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Belgium: Full-time postdoctoral researcher on European Foreign and Security Policy

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Overview CuratorLab is an international self-directed curatorial course dedicated to the advancement of curatorial practices based on research in the arts, crafts and design. It is designed to offer time to conduct research and to explore new directions and ideas in order to develop artistic or theoretical work while linking academic study to cultural projects. The program offers the participants the possibility to develop and realize one individual or collaborative project in the form of a public presentation, i.e. exhibition, lecture series, publication, screenings, seminar, for which CuratorLab provides professional feedback and practical support as well as a moderate research/production budget. The final form, and where it will be presented, is decided by each participant in dialogue with his or her personal advisor. CuratorLab will arrange guest lectures by professionals, and provides each participant access to the faculties across Konstfack’s nine departments, visiting curators, critics and practitioners, and be welcomed into graduate seminars and classes. Dependant on the individual aims and research topics of the participants the faculty will assist in contacting art institutions to arrange lectures, to set up meetings with professionals in the field, as well as schedule studio visits with artists and designers in the Nordic region. Participants will be introduced to Konstfack’s Nordic and international network in arts, design and craft. Applications are accepted once a year, to enter in September 2010. The program is flexible. It can be divided over different intervals over the academic year and it is not required to be based in Stockholm full time. The final schedule will be determined during the first meeting in September in Stockholm. Costs Tuition at Konstfack is free of charge. The university college has no scholarships to offer students. For more information on study in Sweden please visit http://www.studyinsweden.se Requirement for Application MA degree in fine art, art history, critical studies, architecture, crafts and design and / or equivalent working experience in independent curatorial practices or within institutions. Application Deadline 
Applications must be received by April 5th, 2010

 Application Form For further information and application form please visit our website: http://www.konstfack.se/curatorlab or contact: Renée Padt Programme Director CuratorLab renee.padt@konstfack.se Application Deadline April 5th, 2010 http://www.konstfack.se/curatorlab Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design Stockholm, Sweden. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Sweden: Curatorial Program for Professionals in Arts, Crafts and Design

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When choosing a Teenager Study Abroad program for high school students it is important to do your research.  Here are 7 Things to Consider: 1. Level of Supervision – AmeriSpan offers 3 levels of supervision for Teenager programs. The Summer Camp programs are fully supervised. In Junior Immersion programs, Teens have to learn to balance supervised activities, free time, and a curfew. Independent Teen programs offer no supervision and no curfew, making them best for families or extremely mature and well-traveled teens. 2. Program Intensity – Are you looking for a program that focus on classroom hours and language intensity? Would a program filled with activities, excursions, and recreation be more important? Or are you looking for that perfect balance? Knowing just how a Teen will spend a day in the program is important. 3. Type of Lodging – Programs either offer lodging in shared student dorms and residences or accommodations with a local host family. It is important to make sure your teen is comfortable where they are staying so that he/she can get the most out of the program. 4. Participant Mix – Many Teen programs are for teens ages 13-17. That is a wide range and you want to make sure child is going to fit in – are they too young? Are they too old? Another plus to these programs is that many, but not all, locations have a large international student body where your teen can make friends from around world. Contact us to find out more about specific cities. 5. Location – You want your teen to be comfortable when they travel. Sometimes it is good to push them out of their element; but, you can go too far. If your teen does not like big cities, look into more moderate sized cities.  Same goes for the reversal. Don't place them in a small town without much to do. 6. Reputation & Reliability – With the advent of the Internet, there are many organizations who have nice looking web pages which makes them appear more reputable than they actually are. You should try to contact past participants and do some research to make sure you put your trust in a reliable and reputable organization. 7. Price – One common error made by many is judging a program's quality by its price.  A Study Abroad program's price has no correlation between quality and price.  An expensive program may be best or worst in terms of quality.  Further, the individual needs of a participant or participant's parents vary so find the program that meets your needs and is of high quality. Go to Teenager Study Abroad

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Overview by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Description: opportunities to participate in research and technology development in such areas as engineering, mechanics, chemistry, computational modeling, science, and materials research related to enhancing the lethality and survivability of America’s ground forces Discipline(s): biological sciences, computer/information sciences and technology, computational modeling, materials research, medical sciences, physical sciences, related scientific disciplines Eligibility: must have completed doctoral degree within the last three years; others considered on a case-by-case basis; U.S. citizens Location(s): U.S. Army Research Laboratory (Adelphi, MD and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.) and other approved locations Duration: one year; renewable Frequency: continuing Awards made: number varies Deadline(s): applications accepted on year-round basis Benefits: stipend based on research area(s) and degree; limited reimbursement for inbound travel and moving Funding source(s): U.S. Army Research Laboratory through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Group Manager Joanne Rasnake Joanne.Rasnake@apg.amedd.army.mil (410) 436-7257 (410) 436-7257 Recruiter Kim Myers kim.myers3@us.army.mil (410) 436-7258 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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USA: Postdoctoral Research Participation at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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Overview Commemorating the establishment of the Museum in 1854, the 1854 Student Scholarships aim to: • Increase awareness of Museum Victoria’s research in the university community; • Train students in fields relevant to Museum Victoria; • Provide opportunities for developing partnerships between Museum Victoria and universities; and • Enhance Museum Victoria’s collections. Eligibility Applicants must be undertaking an Honours, Masters or PhD research project related to Museum Victoria’s collections, or in association with a Museum researcher. Information about the Museum’s collections can be found at www.museumvictoria.com.au/Collections-Research/. Award Scholarships of between $500 and $1,500 will be awarded in the fields of Natural Sciences, Australian History & Technology, and Indigenous Cultures. Applications Applications should be no more than two A4 pages in length (12 point font), detailing the project, its relevance to Museum Victoria’s research activities and collections, intended outcomes and budget requested. The budget should clearly identify the costs as they relate to the project, such as airfares and accommodation for fieldwork, equipment purchases and research consumables. The 1854 scholarships will not fund budget items such as parking, thesis binding/printing or other costs that aren’t directly relevant to the proposed research project. In addition to the project proposal, a summary academic record and recommendations from supervisors should be provided. It is recommended that applicants discuss their project with a relevant Museum Victoria curator prior to completing the application. The application should be submitted by email to nhudson@museum.vic.gov.au by the due date. Criteria for selection are the applicant’s record of achievement, relevance of the project to the Museum’s research program, and the quality and achievability of the project. Conditions of the Scholarship 1.A brief final report must be forwarded to the Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions by 30 June 2011. 2.Any publications arising from work supported by the scholarship should include an acknowledgment to that effect within the publication. A copy of any such publication should be forwarded to the Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions. 3.Recipients will be encouraged to give a seminar at the Museum on their research program. Applications close at 5.00pm on 31 March 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Queries and applications should be directed to: Neroli Hudson, Business and Grants Manager E: nhudson@museum.vic.gov.au Ph: (03) 8341 7583 (03) 8341 7583 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Overview Two PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Telematics (networks, networked services and information security). IME-007 Two PhD research fellowship positions are available at the Department of Telematics (ITEM), Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (IME), The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The research fellowships are intended for PhD studies, and open to all applicants in all areas of research covered by the Department of Telematics. The Department of Telematics has three research areas (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research): – Networks (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/networks) – Networked Services and Multimedia Systems (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/nbs) – Information Security (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/infosec) The department has approx. 50 PhD students and is currently involved in a national centre of Excellence (Q2S, www.q2s.ntnu.no), Norwegian Research Council projects, EU Network of Excellences (Euro-NF(http://euronf.enst.fr/en_accueil.html), EU research projects (CESAR) and Internal NTNU Special Interest Groups (SIG). Within Euro-NF the department participates in JRA 1.7: New Service Architecture and Self-Organization. Within the NTNU SIGs the department participates in Wireless Communication and Networks and SIG Cryptography. Target Candidates We seek a highly motivated individual holding a Master’s degree in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. The candidate must fulfil the formal requirements to be accepted as a PhD candidate at NTNU. See also the information about doctoral studies at NTNU and the Department of Telematics at http://www.item.ntnu.no/academics/phd PhD research fellowships at NTNU are normally for 4 years where the candidates are expected to use 25% of their time on teaching or research assistance duties. The two research fellowship positions are awarded on a competitive basis. NTNUs PhD-rules require a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html The application must include: 1. The target research area within the Department of Telematics should be indicated, along with a brief research idea for the PhD study. 2. Curriculum vitae with information about the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. 3. Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas must be enclosed, Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html 4. Publications and any other work that the applicant wishes to be taken into account should be enclosed. Please list the submitted publications in the application. Joint works should clearly indicate the applicant’s contributions. 5. Foreign applicants must document a TOEFL score of 600 or higher. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Value of this fellowship The PhD fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, salary level 45 – 61 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK 355 400 – 471 700 per annum , of which 2 % is deducted for the State Pension scheme. Starting salary is expected to be at level 45. The salary might be adjusted after negotiations with the employer to reflect the applicant’s experience. The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and workrelated duties for award holders. NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both EU/EEA and non-EU candidates. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities and women. For further information regarding the positions, please contact Education and Research coordinator Harald Øverby, email: haraldov@item.ntnu.no. Applications are to be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file. Application deadline: March 12, 2010. Applications should be marked: IME-007 Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship

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Overview IFAR’s Role: IFAR is a results-oriented foundation that supports partnerships, collaboration, and awards as a means of fostering scientific excellence in agriculture and related fields (Additional details may be accessed at http://www.ifar4dev.org/). Mission: IFAR’s mission is to: – Recognize and promote scientific excellence involving the work of international agricultural research centers (CGIAR Centers) supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and their partners. – Promote science through professional development. – Give priority to Africa and South Asia. Professional Development Grants: In support of its mission, IFAR annually provides small grants to professionals from national agricultural research systems in developing countries (NARS). The award made to the youngest woman grantee each year will be designated the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of the many contributions to the organization by IFAR’s first Treasurer and Secretary, his commitment to capacity building in developing countries, and his concern about diversity and gender issues. IFAR also manages the IFAR Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship established in his memory by the family and friends of the late CGIAR Chair for research linked with CGIAR Centers. Nominations for these awards must be sponsored by one or more CGIAR Center/s (see http://www.cgiar.org/ for a full list of Centers), and the work programs proposed by applicants must be closely linked with the program of a CGIAR Center. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with Center scientists when preparing their project proposals for submission to IFAR. Up to four professionals sponsored by any individual Center may receive grants each year. An Awardee will not be eligible to re-apply for a grant following his/her previous successful application. Stipend Applications should be from individual scientists. However, a proponent may wish to collaborate with other proponents, creating synergies through team work. The value of the individual grant (up to $11,000) will not change in these circumstances. Eligibility: Please note that: (a) all applicants are expected to hold a graduate degree; (b) grants are not intended to finance regular undergraduate or graduate academic programs, in whole or in part. Number of IFAR grants: In 2010, (a) Up to 12 grants will be awarded under the IFAR Small Grants Program. (b) One additional scholarship will be granted to the applicant selected for the Thalwitz Scholarship. (c) Each grant awarded will be for up to a maximum of $11,000. Of this amount, $1,000 will be sent through the sponsoring Center to each award winner for his/her use on purchases of appropriate books, journals, or equipment. The remainder will be disbursed by the sponsoring Center to meet expenditures in support of the Awardee’s work program. CGIAR Centers and partner institutions in developing countries are expected to support the work program in cash or in kind. Call for Proposals: Proposals for 2010 grants under the IFAR Small Grants Program and the following process should be followed by all applicants. (a) Proposals should be submitted to the IFAR Board by e-mail addressed to ifar@ifar4dev.org through the Director General of the sponsoring CGIAR Center/s. Proposals that are not routed as specified will not be considered. (b) All applicants must use the form provided at the end of this document that can also be accessed at www.ifar4dev.org. (c) Proposals should be in English. They should be succinct, should address the evaluation criteria described at Para 10 below, and should contain the following: – Work program, including two discrete deliverables clearly stated (maximum length: 800 words); – Relevance of work program to the objectives outlined at Paragraph 4 above (maximum length: 400 words); – Budget indicating costs to be funded by the grant, by Centers, and by other sources; as well as the value of any contributions in kind (maximum length: 400 words); – Consent for the release of personal and professional information, if the candidate is selected for a grant (wording attached). – Candidate’s short CV (maximum length: 800 words), and recent passport size photograph; – All applications will be acknowledged. An applicant who does not receive an acknowledgement within two weeks of the date on which his/her application was dispatched should contact the IFAR Executive Secretary at ifar@ifar4dev.org , with cc to s.tata@cgiar.org. Evaluation: Selections for all grants will be made by the IFAR Board, on the advice of an international Evaluation Committee consisting of individuals recognized for their expertise, who support IFAR’s objectives. Further information may be found at: http://www.ifar4dev.org/pdf/2010%20SmallGrantsProg_application.pdf Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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Overview The primary goal of the CANADA-HOPE Scholarship Program is to further develop international collaborative efforts between researchers. The short term goal is to enable promising individuals to be mentored by prominent Canadian researchers. The long term objective of the Program is to enable promising scientists and clinicians from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), as identified by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the United Nations (UN), to be exposed to some of the best science, laboratories and training environments in Canada. The next two rounds of this program will focus on sub continental South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Funds Available CIHR’s contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations. Should CIHR funding levels be decreased by Parliament, CIHR reserves the right to defer or suspend payments to awards received as a result of this funding opportunity. The maximum amount awarded for a single award is 174,000 for up to four years: Scholar Stipends The annual stipend level for those with a PhD degree (or equivalent) is $40,000 per annum . The following stipend levels apply to health professionals who hold licensure in Canada or hold an educational license at the time of taking up the award. The stipend level is dependent upon the number of years of research or clinical training completed since obtaining the health professional degree. • If the awardee has less than two years of research and clinical training experience, the stipend level is $40,000. Upon completion of two years of postgraduate research training during the tenure of the award, the awardee may be eligible to receive a stipend increase to a higher level of $50,000. • The stipend for health professionals who do not hold licensure in Canada is $40,000 per annum. Relevant Research Areas: Eligible research areas include clinical epidemiology, population health, clinical trials, the health sciences, global health and areas which can have an impact on the health of people in LMIC. Eligibility Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions Eligibility to Apply: In order for your application to be eligible: The Nominated Principal Applicant must be a Trainee At least one project participant must be a Supervisor Specific to CIHR training awards, please refer to the General Guidelines for Training Programs . Specific Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for this award, the scholar must have a mentor in a related field at an eligible Canadian institution and the sponsorship of an eligible institution in sub-continental South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan) or in Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarships are intended for men and women of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries following their return from study in Canada. Anyone who has obtained Canadian citizenship or who has applied for permanent residency in Canada shall not be eligible for the award. The mentor, scholar and sponsoring institution(s) must meet the following requirements: a) Mentor • must be employed by a Canadian institution eligible to received funds from CIHR; b) Scholar • must hold a PhD in a relevant field; or have a health professional degree in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine; or hold a professional degree in a regulated health profession such as optometry, chiropractic, nursing or rehabilitative science along with a graduate degree in a relevant field of study. Contact CIHR staff to determine if a particular health profession is eligible; • must have received academic training in clinical medicine, population health, health research and other health related areas which can have an impact on the health of people in LMIC; • must be in the early stage of their research career and have no more than ten years of research training experience; • must be a citizen of one the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan or a country in Sub-Saharan Africa; • must be employed by a sponsoring institution and is eligible for a study leave for two years; Further information about this fellowship and how to apply, please visit http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=915&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true Deadline: 31/3/2010 Contact Information For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: André Fortin Team Lead, Targeted Initiatives Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research Telephone: 613-941-0651 613-941-0651 Fax: 613-954-1800 Email: Andre.Fortin@cihr-irsc.gc.ca Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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Overview Topic: NS network simulation on hybrid wired wireless network Department Networking Lab, Thomson Corporate Research Selection Period; early Q1 2010 Date of hiring; Q1 2010 Length 18 months Content Thomson company focus is related to the creation, management and delivery of multimedia content, especially video. It is ranked among the very first ones on STB and Gateway products worldwide, and has a major position in content creation under the name of Technicolor. Thomson Corporate Research employs several international teams through multi-site projects between Rennes France, Princeton US and Beijing China, in charge of proposing concrete solutions to be typically deployed within 5 years or so. In this frame, the networking lab of Corporate Research based near Rennes, France, is looking for a postdoctoral candidate able to work on applied researches related to hybrid wired and wireless small scale networking. The PhD, fluent in English, should have been graduated for a thesis work in the field of communication network and based on network simulation. The practical knowledge of an event simulator tool of NS type is mandatory, including strong coding practice in C/C++. The knowledge of NS3 would be a real plus. The PhD will join a work in progress and be led by a senior researcher, targeting a complete simulation set-up of a small scale hybrid network. The simulation will be focused at the MAC level, especially 802.11n wireless, but extended investigations should be possible. The candidate should be aware that the first part of the work will be devoted to the development of new advanced features on a really concrete case. The PhD should then be able to propose and address more advanced topics, should it be in terms of performance, new features or new communication technologies. In any case, the PhD should aim to contribute to one or more publication(s), which would show the feasibility of the proposed solution and highlight the future perspectives. Technical keywords NS, 802.11n, WiFi Alliance, IP networking, QoS layer 2 and 3, BT, PLC Contacts Patrick Fontaine, Senior R&D Engineer, Networking lab patrick.fontaine@thomson.net Renaud Doré, Deputy Manager, Networking lab renaud.dore@thomson.net Sponsorship The selected candidate will be a Thomson R&D France employee for duration of 18 months with a Junior Research Engineer position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The following informative paragraphs describe some benefits offered. Included benefits – Public holidays (“Jours fériés”) and Paid leaves as regular employees – Sponsored restaurant for working days’ lunch – Eligibility to the company Training Plan (Linguistic, Technical or non-Technical training) – Access to the employees welfare offers (“Comité d’entreprise”) PhD and Post-Doc specific support -Publication to international conference or magazine is strongly encouraged. Participation and travel to international conferences is compensated. Specific support for foreign applicants First and last trip from current residence paid Settling-in support o help to find e.g. a flat, an international bank,… o help for administrative procedures,… www.thomson.net 1, avenue de Belle Fontaine – CS 17616 – 35576 Cesson-Sévigné Cedex – France tél. + 33 (0)2 99 27 30 00 – fax + 33 (0)2 99 27 30 01 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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France: Postdoctoral position proposal at Thomson Corporate Research

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