Friday, January 21, 2011

[Germany] PhD scholarships in Biomechanics/Biorobotics, EU-FP7 at Bielefeld University plus 2 more

[Germany] PhD scholarships in Biomechanics/Biorobotics, EU-FP7 at Bielefeld University plus 2 more

[Germany] PhD scholarships in Biomechanics/Biorobotics, EU-FP7 at Bielefeld University

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PhD scholarships in Biomechanics/Biorobotics, EU-FP7 at Bielefeld University

Overview
A PhD scholarship in Biomechanics/Biorobotics has been announced under the EU-FP7 program at Bielefeld University, Germany.
In the EU-funded FP7-Project EMICAB (Embodied Motion Intelligence for Cognitive, Autonomous Robots), the University of Bielefeld (Germany) invites applications for a part-time position as research assistant (PhD student) for the duration of three years. The positions are remunerated 50% of E13 (according to TV-L West, German public service). The salary scale typically ranges between 19200 and 22400 Eur p.a., depending on work experience.

The positions on offer are embedded into an excellent interdisciplinary environment with intensive contacts to various facilities and workgroups of Bielefeld University. In particular, this includes the Center of Excellence in Cognitive Interaction Technology, CITEC. The EU-project (www.emicab.eu) as a whole is formed by the Biomechatronics lab and the Neuroethology lab of Bielefeld University (coordinator), a Systems Engineering lab at the University of Catania, Italy, a Sensor Technology lab at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg, and a Neurogenetics lab at the University of Mainz, Germany.


[France] INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for the Candidates of Developing Countries

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INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for the Candidates of Developing Countries

Overview

INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for the Candidates of Developing Countries

Study Subject: Business world
Employer: Syngenta
Level: Educational and Professional

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Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately US$ 9.24 billion. Syngenta employs some 21,000 people in 90 countries. Headquarters is located in Basel, Switzerland.

Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD`s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow`s business world.


[USA] One postdoc in societal aspects of nano-scale science and engineering at Arizona State University

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One postdoc in societal aspects of nano-scale science and engineering at Arizona State University

Overview
The Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University (CNS-ASU) seeks to fill one POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE position in the societal aspects of nano-scale science and engineering (NSE) starting October 2011.

The post-doctoral associate is expected to collaborate closely with CNS-ASU researchers on the Center`s ongoing research and outreach activities, perform significant independent research, and contribute to educational programs. The fellowship is available for one year and renewable for additional years. Required qualifications for the post-doctoral fellowship include: a doctorate in a related area; demonstrated interest in the societal aspects of scientific and technological advance in general and nanotechnologies in particular; and evidence of high achievement in both research and teaching. Desired qualifications include interest and/or experience in: urban sustainability, equity issues, outreach and informal science education.
Closing date is February 28, 2011; if not filled, every Friday until search is closed.


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