January, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 46

PhD Research Fellowship in Analysis and Design of Civil Engineering Structures, Denmark

A position as a PhD Research Fellow in Analysis and Design of Civil Engineering Structures at the Department Technology and Innovation is available as of 1 March 2011 for a three-year period.

The purpose of the project is to develop plasticity based models for design and strength prediction of various types of structural joints between reinforced concrete structural components such as panels and slabs. The project includes analytical and numerical studies as well as experimental investigations.

Candidates with a M.Sc. degree in civil- or structural engineering, a strong background in concrete mechanics and documented experiences in structural testing are invited to apply.

The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering within the Research Training Program of Applied Mathematical Modeling.

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years (5+3 program). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February, 2011 at 12 noon

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Postdoctoral Position in miRNA Biology, Denmark

The Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, is recruiting a post doctoral researcher for a 2-year project to work on mechanisms of microRNA (miRNA) action in the newly established research group of Peter Brodersen. The starting date is April 1st 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The group is housed in the recently inaugurated Biocenter in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Looking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology or equivalent. Experience with protein purification in addition to standard molecular biological skills will be considered an advantage, but is not a formal requirement. The applicant must be fluent in written as well as spoken English. The position is open to all applicants regardless of nationality, and will be funded by a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). Post doc salary is based on seniority and is between DKK 376.923 and DKK 396.851 (roughly between EUR 50.500 and EUR 53.000) annually before pension contribution. Negotiation for further supplement will be possible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 February 2011

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Irish Government Scholarships in Science, Engineering and Technology

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) ‘EMBARK’ Initiative and the Enterprise Partnership Scheme (EPS) offer opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a postgraduate degree by research. The Scheme supports basic research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Scholarships are awarded only to those who will engage full-time in research during the period of the award.
While a majority of postgraduate Scholarships awarded by the Council are offered to European Union (EU) citizens, or to those who are ordinarily resident within a member state of the EU, a proportion of awards are also offered to exceptional candidates who are ordinarily resident in non EU member states.

Eligibility
IRCSET’s schemes support basic research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology. Research which is deemed not to fall within this remit is not eligible for funding.
Under this scheme IRCSET offers opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a postgraduate degree by research in a recognised third-level institution.
The IRCSET postgraduate competition does not accept applications from:
a. Those currently registered as Ph.D. candidates
b. Those currently registered for a Masters degree (by research) with the exception of:
i. Individuals in the Institute of Technology (IOT) sector in receipt of Strand 1 funding wishing to transfer to the Ph.D. register (in this case, IRCSET will support these individuals for up to a maximum of 2 years i.e. total postgraduate funded research including strand 1 funding cannot exceed 3 years)
ii. Individuals registered for a Masters degree (by research) intending to complete and submit for this award and begin a significantly new research proposal to Ph.D. level

Scholarship Application Deadline: 16-Feb-2011

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