Physical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 279

PhD in Computational Chemistry, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in (physical) chemistry or physics, preferably with experience in computational chemistry. The candidate is expected to have a good command of the English language.The successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of four years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The starting salary for a PhD is €2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of €2612 gross per month in the fourth year.

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline:04-04-2011

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PhD Position in Spectroscopy on Conjugated Polymers, Netherlands

You will study the dynamics of excitons and charge carriers with femtosecond and nanosecond pump-probe laser techniques, including microwave and terahertz conductivity measurements. In addition, high-energy electron pulses can be used specifically to generate charges.Candidates for the PhD position must have a university degree in physics or chemistry, and ideally some experience with time-resolved spectroscopy. For the Post-doc position a doctoral degree related to time-resolved spectroscopy is required.

Conditions of Employment at FOM .When filling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will have the status of junior scientist.You will have employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers.You will have a four-year contract. Your salary will be up to a maximum of €2,457 gross per month.You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four-year term with FOM.A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervision that you specifically need. This plan also defineswhich teaching activities you will be responsible for (up to a maximum of 10% of your time).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01-04-2011

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Postdoctoral Position in Fuel Cell Research, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Abu Dhabi

We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate in the area of computational/experimental thermal sciences. The project aims at investigating water and thermal management of PEM fuel cells under transient conditions. Candidates with Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field and research experience in CFD methods are encouraged to apply. Experience in fuel cell modeling is desirable. The position provides excellent opportunity of international collaboration (particularly with MIT) and excellent compensation package (salary range: US$ 60,000 – 70,000 per year).

About Masdar Institute:Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, located in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., is a private, not-for-profit, independent, graduate-level, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The goal of the Institute is to develop, over a period of years, indigenous R&D capacity in Abu Dhabi, addressing issues of importance to the region in critical areas such as: renewable energy, sustainability, environment, water resources and microelectronics. The Institute offers graduate degree programs (MSc & PhD) in science and engineering disciplines with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies

How to apply: Please send your application with a detailed resume and a list of 3 references to Professor Tariq Shamim, Mechanical Engineering, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Phone: +971(2) 810-9158. Electronic submission of application is greatly preferred. Email: tshamim-at-masdar.ac.ae

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