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The Scholarship

[Switzerland] PhD Scholarship in Coherent Low-Energy at University of Zurich

August 24, 2010 at 8:47 AM

Oversampling of a coherent diffraction pattern from a single object is a fairly recent method to solve the phase problem in diffraction techniques. In this way, shape and structure of an individual object can be retrieved without prior assumptions about the phase shift. The oversampling method, pioneered by Prof. John Miao at the University of California, with whom we collaborate on this project, has already been applied to X-rays and high energy electrons.

Instead of X-rays or high energy electrons however, which are known to cause severe damage to biological samples, we shall employ our coherent low energy electron source to obtain over-sampled diffraction patterns with low energy electrons. We believe that this shall lead to a novel tool for structural biology on the single molecule level.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PhD candidate with a master or diploma degree or equivalent in physics to join this challenging project. She or he will work within a small interdisciplinary team with international partners. Good communication skills and the ability to communicate in English are desirable.

The planned work will involve the operation of a dedicated low energy electron microscope, detector development and optimization for low energy electrons. The candidate may also be involved with the application of biological sample preparation techniques such as freeze drying, nano-structuring by a focussed ion beam (FIB) and the recording of suitable diffraction patterns of individual molecules, which will then be reconstructed in collaboration with Prof. Miao. Depending on the background and interest of the candidate, a well-defined sub-project of the above mentioned tasks will constitute the frame of the thesis work.

The position will be available immediately or at a date of mutual consent. A written application including a CV and a list of up to three references should be sent to Prof. Dr. Hans-Werner Fink, Physik Institut, Winterthurerstrasse 190, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.

For further information please contact Dr. Jean-Nicolas Longchamp:
jean.longchamp@physik.uzh.ch

Application Deadline : 15 September 2010

[Pakistan] Commonwealth General Scholarship Program 2011

August 24, 2010 at 8:39 AM

The Ministry of Education has assigned the task of conducting the Local GRE-General test for Higher Studies to the National Testing Services (NTS).

Applications are invited for studying abroad under the Commonwealth General Scholarships Program for the year 2011. Scholarships are Fully Funded and final selection will be made by the donor country.

Scholarships are expected to be offered by U.K, Canada, Brunei, New Zealand and Malaysia.

Instruction (Important):

* The CommonWealth scholarship commission U.K has offered scholarships in any of the following categories

* One year taught masters course or equivalent degrees.
* Six months of clinical training in medicine or dentistry.
* Doctoral degrees of up to three years duration. The candidates who wish to undertake extensive periods of fieldwork in home country.
* One year research on a split-site basis, towards a Ph.D registered at a university in pakistan.

Following Degree Holders Can Apply:

A candidate must hold a Masters Degree/ B.Sc Honors (4 years), from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
Students awaiting result are not eligible to apply.
Please attach your complete academic credentials with filled Application Form to apply.

How to Apply:
Candidates are required to send their applications on prescribed Application Form along with an online Deposit slip (in original) at the address given below. Please bank deposit online Rs. 650/- (Rupees Six Hundred and Fifty, Non Refundable/ Non-Transferable) in the online branches of HBL, UBL, ABL or MCB.

=> By hand submission of Application Form will not be entertained (Send filled Application Form through any courier service or Postal Service).

Candidates applying for scholarships are requested to visit our website regularly. The list of eligible candidates, test venue, test date and other information will be displayed on website:
Question Distribution:
English-Verbal 30 %
Analytical 40 %
Quantitative 30 %
Test Schedule
Last Date for Applications :  3rd September, 2010
Provisional Candidates’ list will be uploaded on :  6th September, 2010
Queries will be entertained upto : 9th September, 2010
Roll No. Slips will be dispatched on : 15th September, 2010
Test Date :  26th September, 2010

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‘ By hand application will not be entertained. ‘

NATIONAL TESTING SERVICE (NTS) PAKISTAN
402, Street No. 34, I-8/2, Islamabad.
UAN : 111 687 000
www.nts.org.pk, E-Mail: info@nts.org.pk

Application Deadline : 3 September 2010

Web Link

http://nts.org.pk/NTSWeb/CW2011/CW2011.htm

[Denmark] PhD Scholarships in Lifelong Learning and Social Psychology at Roskilde University

August 24, 2010 at 8:34 AM

A number of three-year PhD scholarships are available at the PhD School in Lifelong Learning and Social Psychology of Everyday Life at the Department of Psychology and Educational Studies (PAES), Roskilde University. The department carries out research and education in the intersection between humanities and social science in a broad approach to psychology, education, learning, organisations/institutions and everyday life. The scholarships are within the following areas:

Cross disciplinary perspectives on children, youth and family life
Work life and learning
Gender, body and everyday life
Social entrepreneurship, learning and competency development
Subject, technology and social practice
Health promotion

For more information please visit:

The department's research groups and programs: http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/

The Graduate School in Lifelong Learning and the Social Psychology of Everyday Life: http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/phd/

For general information about studying for a PhD at Roskilde University: http://ruc.dk/ruc_en/research/PhD/faq/

For additional information please contact:
- Study director; the Graduate School in Lifelong Learning, Niels Warring, E-mail: warring@ruc.dk
- Program Director Charlotte Højholt, the PhD program in Social Psychology of Everyday Life, E-mail: charh@ruc.dk
- Academic Coordinator, Mikael Meldstad, E-mail: mdm@ruc.dk, tel. (+45) 4674 2732

The conditions of employment are in accordance with the agreement by the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

The application must encompass (in this order):

1. application form: http://ruc.dk/ruc_en/research/PhD/forms/skema_1/

2. Project description (4-6 pages)

3. Schedule – time-frame of the PhD

4. Budget (only if special costs are incurred due to particular empirical studies – or longer stays overseas)

5. CV

6. Copies of relevant diplomas and exam-papers

7. Copies of relevant recommendations and dissertation statement/statements

The project description must describe the area of interest, the considered methods, and the theoretical approaches.

The purpose of the project description is to enable the PhD school to consider the relevance of the project, possible supervisors as well as the likelihood of completion with the timeframe and resources a three-year PhD scholarship provides.

In this aspect a time frame is of great importance. It serves as basis for assessing whether the candidate has a realistic estimation of what one is able to complete in three years.

The budget should not include own salary. It is solely a budget for special expenses either related directly to the project (interview transcriptions, advanced statistical analyses, etc.) or special expenses to study/travel abroad during the education.

Roskilde University encourages all interested regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic affiliation to apply.

Closing date for applications: September 6^th 2010, 1PM

Only on-line applications will be accepted; use the link: "Apply for vacancy here"

Failure to comply with any of the requirements for applying will result in the application being disqualified.

Application Deadline : 6 September 2010

Web Link

http://www.ruc.dk/paes_en/