Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 123

Doctorate Positions in Fluid Mechanics with Focus on Hydropower, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

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The project is essentially experimental and related to pressure measurement technique.The project aims firstly to investigate rotor-stator interaction in axial machines of Kaplan type. Detailed unsteady pressure measurements will be performed on a Kaplan model at Vattenfall Research and Development, Älvkarleby, Sweden. Fluid conditions at and outside the energy efficient operation point are of interest.The second part of the project aims to develop flow measurements technique for low head machines. Pressure time or/and hybrid ultrasound/Winter-Kennedy method(s) may be used. Experiments will be supported by numerical investigations.The project implies close collaboration with Chalmers, Andritz and Vattenfall in Sweden but also the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway and University of Tehran, Iran.
Qualifications :Applicants should have an MSc/civ.ing degree within mechanical engineering or applied physics or equivalent. Previous experience in computational and/or experimental fluid mechanics is a merit.

Since male students are traditionally more numerous in this field of studies, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The position requires skills in written and spoken English but knowledge about French and/or Swedish is a merit, since our industrial and academic partners are from France, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, and Norway.The division of Fluid Mechanics:We provide an exiting and simulating environment of acknowledged experts, fellow PhD students and state of the art equipment within experimental and numerical fluid mechanics. Great effort is also spent on the working environment and gender issues. Strong international exchange and cooperation is encouraged.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 May, 2011

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PhD Studentships in EGFR and Related Therapeutic Targets in Mesothelioma, UK

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PhD studentship – EGFR and related therapeutic targets in mesothelioma. Applications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the supervision of leading researchers. Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline. This full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU’ student rate and maintenance (£13,490 in 2010/11, subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress. Supervisors:- Dr Lynn Cawkwell, Prof Michael Lind Median survival for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is extremely poor and there is a need for effective treatment modalities. EGFR is overexpressed in MPM and in vitro studies show that EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy can induce cytotoxicity in MPM cells. However two small trials show that EGFR TKi’s may not be effective in MPM. The mechanisms of resistance to EGFR TKI therapy may be associated with absence of activating mutations in the EGFR TK domain. Other mechanisms may include loss of PTEN protein (with activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway) or transactivation of EGFR by PGE2. There are no published studies assessing anti-EGFR mAbs in MPM; these are not dependent on the presence of activating mutations at the TK domain. The PTEN, PI3K/AKT/mTOR and PGE2 pathways must be fully investigated in MPM. For example, novel combination therapy using an anti-EGFR mAb with a PGE2 or AKT/mTOR inhibitor may show enhanced therapeutic potential for these patients.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 March 2011

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PhD Studentship: The T-Mobile Chair of Mobile Business & Multilateral Security at Goethe University, Frankfurt

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To strengthen our team we are looking for a committed, creative and flexible PhD candidate (male/female) with advanced professional knowledge in Information Technology and interest in the current development in business informatics. The environment of mobile systems and applications will give you valuable work experience in interdisciplinary and multinational projects with travel and project responsibility. Beside your project work and other activities at the chair, the preparation of your PhD thesis is in key. Our interdisciplinary environment with computer scientists and economists leads to synergies in our research and teaching, especially in IT Security, Identity Management and secure infrastructures in mobile environments. Our cooperation with donator T-Mobile International provides extraordinary strategic and infrastructural opportunities.

What we expect from you:
– A University degree with excellent results, relevant work experience welcome
– Relevant professional skills in informatics/computer science
– Ability to work independently and scientific ambition
– Excellent knowledge in English (spoken and written)
– Communication skills and the ability to work in a team
– Willingness to travel

You have advanced knowledge and special skills in the following domains:
– IT Security and cryptography background
– Programming languages and experiences in software projects
– Administration skills in different platforms (e.g. UNIX, Linux, Windows)

Knowledge in the following areas is highly preferable:
– Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and data protection
– Identity Management
– Smartcards and Trusted Computing
– Mobile Application Development (e.g. in Android, etc.)
– Web technologies and development
– Project management
Your Tasks:
– Participation in EU wide projects and tasks at the chair
– Assistance in teaching and supervising bachelor, master and diploma theses
– Preparation of your PhD

The position is available immediately and has a fixed-term of 3 years with an extension option. The employment will be according to E13 TV-G-U, and can be full or part time. Goethe University Frankfurt aims at a higher proportion of female staff and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled people with equal skills will be preferred. The duration of the contract is limited by the regulations of the german “Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz” and the “Hessisches Hochschulgesetz”.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011

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