Engineering | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans

Postdoctoral and Graduate Positions in Computational Molecular Engineering, Alto University, Finland

scholarshipnigeria / March 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

Nanoengineering group of BECS seeks a scientist and a graduate student for modelling of high efficiency light-emitting, energy harvesting and energy conversion devices (especially thermophotonic devices and novel light emitting structures) enabled by molecular and nanomaterials.

The research focuses in device physics and research of optical, thermal and transport properties of nanomaterials.The salaries are based on the demands level of the job and on the competence and performance of the employee as defined by the policies of Aalto University. The post-doc position is planned for 1+2 years, with a salary corresponding to demands level 5 (approximately 3 270-3440 €/month). The graduate student post duration is 2-4 years, depending on the starting level of the candidate. The salary corresponds to demands level 4 (approximately 2820-2960 €/month).

Scholarship Application Deadline:15.3.11

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Filed Under: Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Science, Post Doctoral Tags: Engineering, molecular engineering, nanomaterials, Physics, Postdoctoral, Research

2011 PhD Scholarships for International Students, Italy: Economics, Engineering,Humanities,Law,Medicine,Sciences

scholarshipnigeria / February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

Pre-selection is in progress for foreign students applying for a position in a PhD Program for the Academic Year 2011/12.The number of positions funded by the University will be established by the Graduate School after 10 June 2011. Foreign students wishing to apply for admission to a PhD Program for the Academic Year 2011/12 must submit an application no later than 25 April 2011.Some doctoral courses have specific conditions of admission. Those will be advertised on the following web page: (These conditions may include the primary language of the program and its educational activities — e.g., English or Italian).

Foreign students will be evaluated by submitting an online application by 25 April 2011. At the conclusion of the online application process, applicants must attach in electronic format a “pdf” file with a maximum size of 15 MB containing:
1. A Curriculum Vitae with details of achieved degree(s), relevant examination results and/or results of degree requirements with assessment and/or grade (i.e., transcript details), and the date of degree achievement.
2. A research proposal (maximum size of one (1) page on A4 paper)
3. A List of Publications
Foreign students are required to provide two recommendation forms & corresponding letters from two university professors either in Italy or abroad.
Eligible candidates whose application has passed preliminary screening will be invited to take part in a Skype interview with the Coordinator (or their delegate) of the applicant’s desired program of study.
The Doctoral School will publish the list of candidates granted a Skype interview and the timetable of those interviews.

Scholarship Application Deadline:25 April 2011

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