Advances theories for functional oxides, PhD Position, The University of Vienna (Austria)

The University of Vienna (Austria) and the Center for Computational Materials Science (CMS, http://www.cms.tuwien.ac.at/) invites applications for a PhD studentship in Computational Materials Science.

The CMS in Vienna is a research center and graduate school based on a collaboration of research groups from the Faculties of Physics and Chemistry from the University of Vienna and the Technical University of Vienna. The activities of the CMS concentrate on the development of methods for multiscale simulations in condensed materials. The techniques being actively developed by the members of the CMS range from ab-initio density functional calculations (VASP, WIEN2k) to statistical-mechanical approaches for the description of liquids, amorphous materials and soft matter. The simulation tools developed by the members of the CMS are applies to a wide range of research projects: structural materials, magnetic materials, surfaces, interfaces, ultrathin films and nanomaterials, semiconductors and insulators, chemical reactions and catalysis, liquids and soft matter.

Within its Graduate school the CMS invites applications for a PhD studentships in Computational Materials Science to be led in the Vienna ab-initio Simulations Package (VASP) group. The VASP group, directed by J. Hafner and G. Kresse, is one of the world leading groups in computational material science. The VASP package is recognized as one of the most flexible and robust ab initio packages and is presently used by about 1000 academic institutions and industrial research centers. The PhD student will be part of a multidisciplinary research team within a collaborative EU-INDIA FP7-funded project involving other two European theoretical groups (Trinity College Dublin and University of Cagliari) and three Indian theoretical groups (S.N. Bose national Center for Basic Sciences Kolkata, Harish-Chandra Research Institute Allahabad, and Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research Bangalore). The overall aim of the project is the investigation, through a synergy of advanced First-Principles, density-functional based methods, and Model Hamiltonian calculations suited for strong correlated systems, of the properties and functionalities of transition metal oxides that may be viable candidates as building blocks of future micro- and nanoelectronic devices with enhanced capabilities. We are looking for outstanding candidates with a degree in physics, chemistry or materials science, a strong background in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, mathematics and computing and a strong personal commitment to research. You will join a lively community performing frontline research.

Applications with the usual credentials (CV, eventually also publications) and two letters of recommendation should be sent to cesare.franchini@univie.ac.at. For the successful applicant, the appointment to the PhD Studentship can become effective from September-October 2009 on. The salary will be about 25300 Euro/year before taxes, the contract will be for three years. Female students are particularly encourage to apply.

Category : Computational condensed matter physics
Contact address : cesare.franchini@univie.ac.at
Keywords : PhD position

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Graduate Student/Research Assistant Position, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Graduate Student/Research Assistant Position

Description : Research Area: Computational Electromagnetics The applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Computational Sciences and Engineering, or a related discipline, with a capacity for graduate-level research proven by a strong GPA and possibly undergraduate research record. Good mathematical and analytical thinking skills and knowledge of undergraduate level electromagnetic are desirable. Good programming and technical writing skills are a plus. Duties: The successful applicant will be involved in the publication of the research results, including journal publications and conference presentations. Affiliation: The graduate research assistant will be associated with the Electrical Engineering Program at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). KAUST is an independent, world-class, international, graduate-level, science and technology research university, dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which will also benefit the region and the world. KAUST is governed by self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and supported by a multi-billion dollar endowment. As an independent and merit-based institution and one of the best endowed universities in the world, KAUST intends to become a major new contributor to the global network of collaborative research. The KAUST mission emphasizes research on applications of science and technology to problems of human need, social advancement, and economic development. Further details may be found at:http://www.kaust.edu.sa/

Location: KAUST’s new 36 million square meter state-of-the-art campus in Thuwal (80 km north of Jeddah) will open its doors to students in Fall 2009. The campus includes a seaside town with housing, shops, schools, and numerous recreational amenities. For some pictures from the campus, please see:http://www.photo-pcp.com/galeries/kaust6/KAUST welcomes exceptional researchers, faculty, and students from around the world. Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Benefits: The appointment includes the following benefits: • Tax-free, competitive stipend • Fully-paid tuition • Fully-furnished housing (including utilities) at no cost • Annual travel allowance • Health insurance Application Materials:

Interested candidates should e-mail Dr. Hakan Bagci athakan.bagci@kaust.edu.sahttp://www-personal.umich.edu/~bagci/Please provide: • A complete professional CV, which includes educational background and experience • Transcripts from all universities attended (unofficial transcripts are accepted) • Names, affiliation, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three individuals who will provide letters of reference, if requested • A brief statement of research interests/plans (no more than two pages)

Homepage :www.kaust.edu.sa

Category : Engineering

Contact address : KAUST, Thuwal, Jeddah, KSA

Keywords : KAUST, electromagnetics, computational, research, graduate student

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Post Doctoral Researcher King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Post Doctoral Researcher King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Description : Post-Doctoral Researcher Position in Electrical Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Research Area: Computational Electromagnetics The applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Computational Sciences and Engineering, or a related discipline, with a capacity for world-class research proven by a good publication record. The applicant must have: • Good mathematical and analytical thinking skills • Experience in numerical analysis • Knowledge of basic electromagnetic theory Applicants with the following qualifications will have priority: • Knowledge of integral equation (Method of Moments-MOM) formulations • Knowledge of fast methods for performing matrix-vector multiplications • Experience in parallel programming • Good programming skills • Good technical writing skills Duties: The successful applicant will be involved in the publication of the research results, including journal publications and conference presentations. Furthermore, the successful applicant may be expected to help graduate research assistants.

Affiliation: The post-doctoral researcher will be associated with the Electrical Engineering Program at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). KAUST is an independent, world-class, international, graduate-level, science and technology research university, dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which will also benefit the region and the world. KAUST is governed by self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and supported by a multi-billion dollar endowment. As an independent and merit-based institution and one of the best endowed universities in the world, KAUST intends to become a major new contributor to the global network of collaborative research. The KAUST mission emphasizes research on applications of science and technology to problems of human need, social advancement, and economic development. Further details may be found at:http://www.kaust.edu.sa/

Location: KAUST’s new 36 million square meter state-of-the-art campus in Thuwal (80 km north of Jeddah) will open its doors to students in Fall 2009. The campus includes a seaside town with housing, shops, schools, and numerous recreational amenities. KAUST welcomes exceptional researchers, faculty, and students from around the world. To be competitive, KAUST will offer very attractive base salaries and a wide range of benefits. For some pictures from the campus, please see:http://www.photo-pcp.com/galeries/kaust6/

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is

September 30, 2009,

but applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Salary and Benefits: Tax free remuneration will be competitive. In addition, the appointment includes the following benefits: • Fully-furnished housing (including utilities) at no cost • Annual travel allowance • Relocation allowance (provided at the beginning of contract) • Health insurance Application Materials: Interested candidates should e-mail Dr. Hakan Bagci athakan.bagci@kaust.edu.sahttp://www-personal.umich.edu/~bagci/Please provide: • A complete professional CV, which includes educational background and experience • Names, affiliation, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three individuals who will provide letters of reference, if requested • A brief statement of research interests/plans (no more than two pages)

Homepage :www.kaust.edu.sa

Category : Post Doc

Contact address : Hakan Bagci, Electrical Engineering Program, KAUST, Thuwal, KSA

Keywords : KAUST, electromagnetics, computational

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Ph.D. Position in Computer Science at the University of Bourgogne (France)

Ph.D. Position in Computer Science at the University of Bourgogne (France)

Description : The Institute for Spatial Information and Measurement (I3mainz) at the University of Applied Sciences (Mainz, Germany) and its partner the Laboratory of Computer Science, Electronics and Imaging (Le2i – UMR 5158 CNRS) at the University of Bourgogne (Auxerre, France) are seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill an available Ph.D. position in the field of Computer Science commencing September, 2009. The successful candidate will be expected to hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and will be enrolled in the doctoral program at the University of Bourgogne. The candidate’s work will be carried out in part at I3mainz in Germany and in part at the Le2i in France. His research will be within I3mainz’s WiDOP project which benefits from a three-year funding support (~ 27 000 EUR per year for this position) granted by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany). WiDOP (Wissensbasierte Detektion von Objekten in Punktwolken für Anwendungen im Ingenieurbereich), which stands for “Knowledge-based detection of objects in 3D point clouds for engineering applications”, is an ambitious project aiming to devise and develop efficient intelligent methods capable of achieving an automated processing of terrestrial laser scanner data. This project contrasts with existing ones in that it uses prior knowledge as basis for a selective, object-oriented detection, identification and modeling of objects present in the point cloud. This knowledge can be obtained from various sources such as databases, construction plans, as-built plans or Geographic Information Systems. Within WiDOP, the successful candidate will work on knowledge-based numerical processing of 3D point clouds. The goal is to develop and implement intelligent methods capable of achieving an automated processing, detection, identification and modeling of objects from terrestrial laser scanner data. Applicants should send, by e-mail, their curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of 2 references and a cover letter to Adlane Habed Adlane.Habed@u-bourgogne.fr Tel.: +33 (0)3 86 49 28 57 Links: [i3mainz]http://www.i3mainz.fh-mainz.de/[Le2i]http://vision.u-bourgogne.fr/le2i/

Category : PhD position

Contact address : Adlane Habed Assistant Professor UFR Sciences and Techniques, Université de Bourgogne BP 16, Route des Plaines de l’Yonne, 89010 AUXERRE Cedex FRANCE E-mail: Adlane.Habed@u-bourgogne.fr Phone. : + 33 3 86 49 28 57, Fax : +33 3 86 49 28 50

Keywords : 3D processing, 3D reconstruction, knowledge processing

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PhD position in Computer Science at the Univ. of Groningen (NL)

PhD position in Computer Science at the Univ. of Groningen (NL)

About the MyCare Project

The MyCare project is a joint initiative of the Computer Science Department of the University of Groningen and of the Department of Psychiatry of the Groningen University Medical Hospital. MyCare aims at building information technology tools to support patients with schizophrenia for personal recovery and risk assessment. The tools are tested with actual patients in a controlled environment. This exciting PhD project combines the creation of innovative software tools with actual medical field work.

The position is financed in the context of the Dutch ZonMW program for medical innovation. Another PhD student will be hired to work on the MyCare project in the field of Psychiatry.

The position is open in the Distributed Systems unit lead by Prof. Marco Aiello <http://www.cs.rug.nl/ds/> in close collaboration with the Intelligent Systems unit lead by Prof. Nicolai Petkov <http://www.cs.rug.nl/~petkov/>. The University of Groningen is in its 395 year of existence and is ranked among the top 200 worldwide.

Required profile

-You should have a M.Sc. or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline

-You are expected to have an excellent academic record (list of examination marks from your university degree) and be curious, creative and ambitious.

-You should be able to write scientific articles and reports (proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report) and be fluent in both written and spoken English.

-You should enjoy programming and designing medium/large size (Web-based) information systems.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers outstanding candidates a Ph.D. position. The position is for a period of four years which should result in the Ph.D. defense of the candidate. The salary starts from about 1500 euros per month in the first year and will be adjusted to general price movements once a year. After one year, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the Ph.D. thesis within the remaining three years. A training program is part of the agreement to support the Ph.D. candidates in their professional and personal development as well as their career planning. The University of Groningen strives to offer an inspiring environment for research providing generous technical and financial support in order to motivate young researchers. The positions are immediately available and applications should be sent by August 31st, 2009. The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

How to apply

Applications for the position should include a Curriculum Vitae (name, address, degree(s), date, etc.) and the names and (email) addresses of at least two references. Please send your application in PDF format indicating in the subject “Application for PhD position MyCare” to Marco Aiello - Tel: +31 50 3633948 - E-mail: aiellom@cs.rug.nl - Web: http://www.cs.rug.nl/~aiellom

<http://www.cs.rug.nl/ds/News/20090716>

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PhD Position: Managing Complex Cloud Systems

Managing Complex Cloud Systems

Cloud computing is a novel paradigm where services and resources availability scales dynamically on demand. Due to reduced maintenance costs, more and more software solutions are provided as services within cloud systems, and first adoption of cloud concepts is proving successful, e.g., Google App Engine or Amazon S3. Still, there is a lot of space for improvement. For example, consider complex software systems, with sophisticated user interfaces, possibly built on top of legacy systems. And one notices that cloud computing does not provide necessary support. This is even more evident if we consider applications within highly dynamic environments with changing requirements on-the-fly, unpredictable failures, with limited or no control over execution. This is especially important in the domains where maintaining single version of the software system satisfying all potential customers is either unfeasible or cost-ineffective. One of the possible solutions is to apply intentional aspects to the development and deployment of services in the cloud. Intentions represent goals and expectations of different parties involved in the cloud: software providers, customers, cloud infrastructure vendors, etc. Intentions are inherently declarative, leaving a complete freedom for the execution environment to decide how to execute the program, and how to achieve (or not to violate) given declarative definitions. Having intentions attached to individual services (in form of service level agreements), to software systems, to cloud infrastructure would result in better cloud solutions, giving more control to individual participants yet maintaining traditional cloud computing benefits. We offer a PhD position in the area of service oriented architecture considering one or more of the following topics: Cloud computing infrastructure, Software as a service scenarios, Automatic composition of services, Domain-specific languages for cloud systems.

Required profile: - You should have a M.Sc. or equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline. - You are expected to have an excellent academic record (list of examination marks from your university degree) and be curious, creative and ambitious. - You should be able to write scientific articles and reports (proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report) and be fluent in English. - Ability and desire to design, implement and manage information systems is a strong plus. - Knowledge in Distributed systems and Web services is considered a plus

Homepage : RuG university PhD call

Category : Computer science

Contact address : University of Groningen Nijenborgh 9 9747AG Groningen The Netherlands

Keywords : Cloud computing infrastructure, Software as a service scenarios, Automatic composition of services, Domain-specific languages for cloud systems.

Email : a.lazovik@rug.nl

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PhD Position: Peer to Peer Architectures for the Power Grid

Peer to Peer Architectures for the Power Grid

The Energy sector is undergoing a radical transformation. The traditional distinction between producer and consumer is slowly disappearing. In fact, energy production by such diverse means as photovoltaic panels, cogeneration, or wind power is easily within reach of average households that are currently being equipped with smart meters (energy measuring devices with computational and communication capabilities). These new technologies strengthen the vision of the future energy market, where any node of the power grid will buy, produce and sell energy to any other node in an open, peer-to-peer, democratic market. In this future scenario, energy exchange is more efficient, has higher availability guarantees and is cheaper. To accomplish the exciting vision of a democratic energy market, we propose to investigate two crucial scientific and technological aspects. On the one hand, we shall perform a complex network analysis to identify the topological and structural needs of the power grid. On the other hand, we shall design, test, and showcase an innovative software layer (middleware) for smart meters. These two research initiatives are geared towards understanding and designing the infrastructure of the future peer-to-peer democratic energy market. We propose a radical new view on power grid analysis and design by looking at the energy arena from a complex network/software point of view, rather than the traditional Electrical Engineering perspective. The research is strengthen by the collaboration with the energy companies active in the Netherlands.

We are offering a PhD position in accordance to this vision in one or more of the following areas: Complex network analysis of Power Grids, Simulation, Diagnostics and Diagnosability of failures, Peer-to-Peer architectures, Pervasive computing.

Homepage : RuG university PhD call

Category : Computer science

Contact address : University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 9 9747AG Groningen The Netherlands

Keywords : Complex network analysis of Power Grids, Simulation, Diagnostics and Diagnosability of failures, Peer-to-Peer architectures, Pervasive computing

Email : a.lazovik@rug.nl

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PhD Position in Computational Biomechancis, Belgium

PhD position in computational biomechancis
Location: Biomedical Engineering Research Unit, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Liège, Belgium Description: A new biomedical engineering research unit was recently established within the mechanical engineering department of ULg to support the running master program of biomedical engineering.

A graduate assistantship is available for 2 years (twice renewable). Research will be carried out in the area of computational modeling of tissue engineering and bone fracture healing (including the influence of mechanical loading and the modeling of blood vessels).

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in biomedical processes and an affinity for computer modeling. The candidate should be an eager self-starter who is able to work with, and be part of, a multidisciplinary (biomechanics and systems biology) research team. The candidate is expected to collaborate in the organization of the courses and practica according to her/his skills and the need of the department (about 120 h/year).

Requirements:

The candidate should have a master’s degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent and has distinguished her/himself during or after these studies. The candidate should also be competent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is not required, although foreign PhD students are strongly encouraged to learn French. Salary: 1800 euro/month with tax exemption.

Start date:

October 1st 2009. Please send a summary of research interests, CV and contact information from three references to Dr. Liesbet Geris (Liesbet.geris-at-mech.kuleuven.be). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Category : PhD scholarship

Contact address : liesbet.geris@mech.kuleuven.be

Keywords : PhD belgium biomechanics computational bone tissue engineering

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Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship 2009

The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.

On this page:
Schedule
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Selection Process
Awards

Schedule

• Application deadline: 16 September 2009
• Notification of results: December 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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PhD Projects in Computer Science/Engineering

PhD Projects in Computer Science/Engineering- Jeremiah Horrocks Institute(JHI)

Applications are invited for a full-time studentship available in the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Technology. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years for the MPhil/PhD (subject to satisfactory progress). The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a stipend (currently ?12,940 for 2008/09) per annum. International applicants may apply but will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees. The successful applicant will start on 1st October 2009.

Closing Date for Applications to the Graduate Research Office:

Friday 26th June 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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PhD Scholarship in Computer Science - Denmark

PhD Scholarship in Computer Science

The Department of Communication, Business and Information Technologies (CBIT) at Roskilde University invites applications for a PhD scholarship in Computer Science to be filled by 1 September 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The scholarship is two-thirds funded by Roskilde University and one-third by a grant from the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (www.fi.dk) to the FIRST Graduate School (Foundations of Research in Software Technologies) (www.first.dk) of which Roskilde University is a member. The topics of the PhD are expected to fall within the overall themes of the FIRST, in particular modeling, analysis, and verification of computer systems. Topics focusing on both theory and practice are welcome.

The successful applicant will be attached to the Programming, Logic and Intelligent Systems (PLIS) research group (plis.ruc.dk), whose research areas include knowledge-based systems and intelligent interaction with systems, logic and knowledge representation, programming languages and tools. Research in Computer Science at Roskilde University is also carried out in the User-driven IT Innovation (UDI) research group, covering information systems and human-computer interaction, focusing on how organizations manage, design, implement, and use IT to support users’ needs and business strategies.

Roskilde University (RUC) is situated just east of Roskilde, 25 minutes by train from Copenhagen Central Station, on a campus with all facilities within a few minutes’ walking distance. PhD students in Computer Science are affiliated with the PhD program DMIT (Design and Management of Information Technology) PhD programme within the CBIT PhD School, and also with the FIRST Graduate School.

Applicants are expected to hold a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applications should include documentation of their studies demonstrating their aptitude for research. Information on the Masters dissertation or equivalent is especially relevant in this regard.

Applications in triplicate (3 copies) must include curriculum vitae, documentation of previous studies and an outline PhD proposal. Should the evaluation committee ask for further material to be included in the evaluation, the applicant is responsible for forwarding such material.

Applications will be treated in accordance with current rules about employment in teaching and research positions at Danish universities. Terms of appointment and salary will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

For further information about the position, please contact the PLIS research group leader, Professor John Gallagher, phone +45 4674 2196, e-mail: jpg@ruc.dk. Further information about Computer Science at Roskilde including the teaching programmes can be found at http://www.ruc.dk/dat_en.

The application marked PhD scholarship should be directed to The Rector, and be sent with all accompanying material in three copies to:

Chris Holmsted Larsen

Roskilde University

CBIT, Universitetsvej 1, Bldg. 42.3

P.O. Box 260

DK-4000 Roskilde

The deadline for applications is June 30, 2009 at 12.00.
Material received after this time will not be taken into account.
Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.

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