The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as PhD Research Fellow in Mechatronics for a period of three years at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date in 2011 is negotiable.
PhD Candidate:
The PhD candidate will participate in the activities of the NORCOWE research centre (Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy), with a particular focus on marine operations. During installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, new systems are needed for compensation of wave-induced motion. UiA has recently purchased a new Stewart platform for motion compensation, and this equipment will form the basis for the experimental work in the research project. The goal of the PhD project is to design and test new concepts for motion compensation.
The following qualifications will be particularly emphasised:
* Strong academic skills in the following areas: modelling and simulation, hydraulics, electrical drives, control systems and instrumentation
* Experience with the SimulationX simulation software platform
* Theoretical and practical experience with motion compensation and Stewart platforms
The Successful Applicant:
The successful applicant will have a master’s degree in a relevant field and must be enthusiastic and greatly interested in basic and experimental research.
The PhD Research Fellow:
The PhD Research Fellow must be admitted to the PhD Programme in Mechatronics within three months after the starting date. Information about the PhD Programme in Mechatronics and supplementary regulations that detail the complete admission requirements and other particulars of the programme can be found on the webpage www.uia.no/tekreal/phd/mechatronics.
Application Deadline:
Application Deadline is 15 December 2010
Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.
http://uia.easycruit.com/vacancy/476669/35071?iso=gb
Senin, 29 November 2010
Selasa, 12 Oktober 2010
Post Doctoral Position in Speech Recognition, Reykjavik University, Iceland
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the area of computational speech processing. We are looking for a scientist/engineer with a PhD and experience in machine learning, statistics, and speech processing or in a closely related field. The ability to communicate and work as part of a highly interactive research team is essential. The project will focus on the development of dynamical modeling of recorded speech with special attention on linear Gaussian models, switching linear dynamical systems and continuos-valued hidden dynamic models. The principal investigator is Jon Gudnason of Reykjavik University and coinvestigators are Sigurdur Freyr Hafstein of Reykjavik University and Mike Brookes of Imperial College London.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have received a doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, economics or a related discipline, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. A successful applicant should have an experience in machine learning, statistics, speech processing or in a closely related field and be able to program in C/C++, Python and/or Matlab.
Appointment:
The appointment is available from December 1, 2010 and is initially for one year. It may be renewed subject to availability of funds for up to two additional years. The participant will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, research interests and compatibility of background.
About Reykjavik University:
Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. In May 2010 Reykjavik University was acknowledged by the European Commission as an employer that follows European guidelines on what constitutes an attractive working environment for researchers. The acknowledgement is based on principles set forth in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
How to apply:
Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).
Details:
The job is available from December 1, 2010 and will initially run for one year. The salary is determined from the guideline of the Icelandic Research Fund (http://www.rannis.is) for post- doctoral research associates.
Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).
The closing date for applications is November 15, 2010.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have received a doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, economics or a related discipline, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. A successful applicant should have an experience in machine learning, statistics, speech processing or in a closely related field and be able to program in C/C++, Python and/or Matlab.
Appointment:
The appointment is available from December 1, 2010 and is initially for one year. It may be renewed subject to availability of funds for up to two additional years. The participant will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, research interests and compatibility of background.
About Reykjavik University:
Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. In May 2010 Reykjavik University was acknowledged by the European Commission as an employer that follows European guidelines on what constitutes an attractive working environment for researchers. The acknowledgement is based on principles set forth in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
How to apply:
Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).
Details:
The job is available from December 1, 2010 and will initially run for one year. The salary is determined from the guideline of the Icelandic Research Fund (http://www.rannis.is) for post- doctoral research associates.
Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).
The closing date for applications is November 15, 2010.
Kamis, 07 Oktober 2010
Scholarship Applications Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies
Since 2000, the APRICOT Fellowship Program has provided opportunities to personnel from developing countries to participate in APRICOT. The program provides basic financial assistance to selected applicants, who fulfill eligibility criteria and are then selected by the Fellowship Committee.
The Fellowship Award which is granted to successful applicants (Fellows) covers a proportion of conference registration, travel, and living expenses associated with attending APRICOT.
Who can apply?
The APRICOT Fellowship Program targets individuals from developing countries who are actively involved in Internet development, in a professional capacity, in any of the following roles:
* Engineers (network builders)
* Decision makers in government, educational, non-government and private sectors
* Educators and trainers
Apply for APRICOT 2011 Fellowship http://submission.apricot.net/fellowship/
Timeline
29 Sep 2010 Call for Fellowship Application
20 Oct 2010 Deadline for Fellowship Application
30 Oct 2010 Offers sent out
08 Nov 2010 Deadline to accept fellowship offer
Award Package
APRICOT will provide Fellows with the following assistance to attend the APRICOT 2011:
* Workshop, Tutorial, and Conference Fees
* Up to 80 per cent of return air fare, to a maximum of USD 1,000
* Accommodation in designated hotel, on a twin-share basis
* Ground transportation expenses
Terms & Conditions
1. Fellows are required to travel on the cheapest available economy class ticket. Applicants must provide a reliable quotation for air travel at the time of application, and up to 80% of that amount will be funded (to a maximum of USD 1000).
2. Fellows are expected to stay at the designated APRICOT Fellowship Hotel. Fellows may check in one day before the event starts and check out one day after the event ends.
3. Fellows accept responsibility for all liabilities, and for costs associated with medical and travel insurance.
4. Fellows are required to attend and participate in all sessions of the event, and funding may be withheld in case of absence from any part of the event.
Entry Visas
Please note that a valid passport or an appropriate travel document is required to enter the host country. Participants from certain countries may also require a visa.
Participants are responsible for arranging their visas, and should consult the APRICOT website for information on entry/immigration requirements.
Expectations for Fellows
There are certain expectations we have for award recipients. These include that you:
1. Attend the APRICOT Newcomers Orientation Session.
The APRICOT Newcomers Training will help orient you on the history, working methods, and culture of APRICOT. Your attendance at this training is important, as it will help you through the event's sessions. Of course, you are also expected to attend the APRICOT's meeting sessions that you have signed up for.
2. Share your experience and the knowledge you gain at APRICOT with your local technical community.
An important part of the program is for Fellows to share the knowledge they gained at APRICOT with others in their home country or region. This can be done, for example, by making a presentation at a relevant professional, academic, or technical meeting, speaking at an association meeting or local NOG/ISOC chapter event, writing an article for a relevant local publication, and so on. We ask that you provide verification of your APRICOT information sharing activities within six months of attending the meeting. If you publish an article, please send a URL or a scanned copy. If you speak at an event, please get it videotaped and post the video to youtube.com or other online video sharing service, and send the URL.
3. Complete a Fellowship evaluation report after the meeting.
We will ask you to complete a short report on your experience at APRICOT as an APRICOT Fellow. We will provide you with a form to fill out and ask that you return it to us within two weeks of attending the meeting.
4. Help APRICOT with the administrative components of your Fellowship.
We will email you with the steps that need to be taken in order to get you to the meeting. These include filling out APRICOT registration information, helping to find appropriate flights to get you to the meeting, and other details. We ask that you respond promptly and let us know as soon as possible should any problems arise. Please provide a valid email address, telephone number, and other contact information. Please fill in applications with sufficient detail.
Criteria for Selection
The APRICOT 2011 Fellowship Committee will select the fellows according to the following criteria:
* Membership of the target audience listed above
* Residency in a developing country
* Demonstrated ability to utilize the experiences gained from APRICOT
* Willingness to return to APRICOT as a presenter or trainer in the future
Note: Candidates who have been prior recipients of a fellowship within the last four years from APRICOT or a related conference such as APAN, APNIC or SANOG will not ordinarily be considered for fellowship.
Applicants from any part of the world will be considered, however it is expected that the majority of fellows selected will be from the Asia Pacific region.
http://www.apricot2011.net/fellowship
Aretha Aprilia
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"The world is way too magnificent to settle for mediocrity, let's strive for excellence!"
The Fellowship Award which is granted to successful applicants (Fellows) covers a proportion of conference registration, travel, and living expenses associated with attending APRICOT.
Who can apply?
The APRICOT Fellowship Program targets individuals from developing countries who are actively involved in Internet development, in a professional capacity, in any of the following roles:
* Engineers (network builders)
* Decision makers in government, educational, non-government and private sectors
* Educators and trainers
Apply for APRICOT 2011 Fellowship http://submission.apricot.net/fellowship/
Timeline
29 Sep 2010 Call for Fellowship Application
20 Oct 2010 Deadline for Fellowship Application
30 Oct 2010 Offers sent out
08 Nov 2010 Deadline to accept fellowship offer
Award Package
APRICOT will provide Fellows with the following assistance to attend the APRICOT 2011:
* Workshop, Tutorial, and Conference Fees
* Up to 80 per cent of return air fare, to a maximum of USD 1,000
* Accommodation in designated hotel, on a twin-share basis
* Ground transportation expenses
Terms & Conditions
1. Fellows are required to travel on the cheapest available economy class ticket. Applicants must provide a reliable quotation for air travel at the time of application, and up to 80% of that amount will be funded (to a maximum of USD 1000).
2. Fellows are expected to stay at the designated APRICOT Fellowship Hotel. Fellows may check in one day before the event starts and check out one day after the event ends.
3. Fellows accept responsibility for all liabilities, and for costs associated with medical and travel insurance.
4. Fellows are required to attend and participate in all sessions of the event, and funding may be withheld in case of absence from any part of the event.
Entry Visas
Please note that a valid passport or an appropriate travel document is required to enter the host country. Participants from certain countries may also require a visa.
Participants are responsible for arranging their visas, and should consult the APRICOT website for information on entry/immigration requirements.
Expectations for Fellows
There are certain expectations we have for award recipients. These include that you:
1. Attend the APRICOT Newcomers Orientation Session.
The APRICOT Newcomers Training will help orient you on the history, working methods, and culture of APRICOT. Your attendance at this training is important, as it will help you through the event's sessions. Of course, you are also expected to attend the APRICOT's meeting sessions that you have signed up for.
2. Share your experience and the knowledge you gain at APRICOT with your local technical community.
An important part of the program is for Fellows to share the knowledge they gained at APRICOT with others in their home country or region. This can be done, for example, by making a presentation at a relevant professional, academic, or technical meeting, speaking at an association meeting or local NOG/ISOC chapter event, writing an article for a relevant local publication, and so on. We ask that you provide verification of your APRICOT information sharing activities within six months of attending the meeting. If you publish an article, please send a URL or a scanned copy. If you speak at an event, please get it videotaped and post the video to youtube.com or other online video sharing service, and send the URL.
3. Complete a Fellowship evaluation report after the meeting.
We will ask you to complete a short report on your experience at APRICOT as an APRICOT Fellow. We will provide you with a form to fill out and ask that you return it to us within two weeks of attending the meeting.
4. Help APRICOT with the administrative components of your Fellowship.
We will email you with the steps that need to be taken in order to get you to the meeting. These include filling out APRICOT registration information, helping to find appropriate flights to get you to the meeting, and other details. We ask that you respond promptly and let us know as soon as possible should any problems arise. Please provide a valid email address, telephone number, and other contact information. Please fill in applications with sufficient detail.
Criteria for Selection
The APRICOT 2011 Fellowship Committee will select the fellows according to the following criteria:
* Membership of the target audience listed above
* Residency in a developing country
* Demonstrated ability to utilize the experiences gained from APRICOT
* Willingness to return to APRICOT as a presenter or trainer in the future
Note: Candidates who have been prior recipients of a fellowship within the last four years from APRICOT or a related conference such as APAN, APNIC or SANOG will not ordinarily be considered for fellowship.
Applicants from any part of the world will be considered, however it is expected that the majority of fellows selected will be from the Asia Pacific region.
http://www.apricot2011.net/fellowship
Aretha Aprilia
:: www.arethaaprilia.com ::
:: www.arethaaprilia.com/en :: (English)
"The world is way too magnificent to settle for mediocrity, let's strive for excellence!"
Jumat, 02 Juli 2010
PhD Scholarship at Roskilde University, Denmark
A PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Environmental, Social and Spatial Change (ENSPAC),
Modelling spatial catchment hydrology using Earth Observation and Distributed Temperature Sensing of streams
The purpose of the PhD project is to use distributed temperature sensing (DTS) of streams to improve the spatial parameterization and modelling of catchment hydrological processes. The DTS system uses a long (2 km) fiber-optic cable to provide stream temperature measurements with 1 m resolution. In particular, the system will be used to identify, parameterize and model lateral inflows to the stream in relation to the spatial characteristics of the upland contributing areas. The PhD student will be involved in measuring, analyzing and modelling the data using also ancillary information.
The scholarship is financed by the Danish Research Council for Technology and Production as part of a larger research project which includes the use of Earth observation and other spatial data for modelling hydrological and atmospheric processes (www.upscalehydrology.ruc.dk). The PhD student will be working in the research project group and is co-supervised by the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Environment) who is also a research project partner. The PhD student will be affiliated to the Graduate Programme in Environmental Stress Studies (GESS) at Roskilde University. GESS is an international graduate program that covers a broad range of research topics within the area of environmental stress (www.ruc.dk/gess).
Candidates with a background in physical geography or environmental engineering and with an interest in both field hydrology and hydrological modelling are encouraged to apply for the position. Experience in hydrological modelling, spatial data management, computer programming, field hydrology and/or data analysis is considered advantageous. Further information can be obtained by contacting Eva Boegh (eboegh@ruc.dk, tel +45 46743942) or Dan Rosbjerg (dr@env.dtu.dk, tel +45 45251449).
Employment as Ph.d. student is for up to 3 years. The employment includes up to 840 hours work at the department (teaching, research communication etc.) The applicant should be willing to work with national and international monitoring programs and assessment of environmental quality. Salary and other conditions are in accordance with agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
Candidates receiving GESS scholarships are automatically registered in the school. They are expected to participate actively in relevant courses, seminars and other activities arranged by GESS.
Roskilde University encourages all interested applicants, regardless of age, sex religious or ethnic background to apply.
The application should include a project proposal description (max 5 pages), candidate certificate, and curriculum vitae. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted. The application should be submitted in 5 copies to
PhD Secretary, Jytte Bach
GESS
Department of Environmental, Social and Spatial Change
Roskilde University
Universitetsvej 1, PO Box 260
DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Moreinfo: http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/about/Positions/phd_earth_observation
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