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APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women

scholarshipnigeria / February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

The American Physical Society and IBM co-sponsor a research internship program for undergraduate women. The goal is to encourage women students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering.

Award

The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory. Information about the sites and their research may be found at:
IBM Research
Almaden Research Center
Watson Research Center
Austin Research Laboratory

The starting and ending dates are chosen so as not to conflict with the student’s school schedule. Assistance in finding and renting housing will be provided.

Summer applications are due February 1. Selection notifications are sent out in early April.
APS/IBM Research Internship Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

Must be female with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application
Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of the other areas listed
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
No citizenship restriction.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee at IBM/Almaden and selected based on their commitment to and interest in their major field of study.

Application Procedure

The application process consists of an online application, which is submitted through an IBM server; two letters of recommendation, which are to be emailed directly from the recommenders to the internship chair; and an official transcript, which, if possible, is emailed to the internship chair from the registrar’s officer, or if that is not possible is submitted to IBM via postal mail.
APS/IBM Internship Application Online Application

Filed Under: Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Science Tags: Computer Science, electrical mechanical engineering, Engineering, materials science, Physics, research laboratory, Undergraduate, undergraduate women, watson research center

Postdoctoral Positions at MAXlab, Sweden: Synchrotron X-ray techniques to study in-situ some of the fundamental steps involved in several oxidative processes.

scholarshipnigeria / February 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position as part of a Swedish funded research program, which aims at applying synchrotron X-ray techniques to study in-situ some of the fundamental steps involved in several oxidative processes. The task will be to design, assemble and test electrochemical cells suited to the demands of a particular experiment. Demonstrated practical experience with electrochemical equipment and knowledge of the X-ray absorption technique are necessary.

Eligibility requires a PhD degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science awarded not more than 5 years before the application date.
The MAX-laboratory is a Swedish National Laboratory in Lund, Sweden. It presently consists of three electron storage rings and provides photons from IR up to the hard X-ray regime, serving 800 scientists a year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Filed Under: Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Science, Post Doctoral Tags: chemical engineering, chemistry, electrochemical cells, Engineering, materials science, Physics, postdoctoral position, postdoctoral positions, Research, Scientists

PhD Scholarship for Development and Processing of p-type Oxide Thermoelectric Materials, Denmark: Chemistry

scholarshipnigeria / January 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU is seeking a PhD student to develop and process new types of oxide thermoelectric materials for use in conversion of heat into electricity.

Thermoelectric power conversion is a promising technology for waste heat recovery in a broad variety of applications, e.g. transportation, building and industry. A thermoelectric device works by converting a certain temperature difference into an electric potential to generate power.

You will be part of a large project which aim to develop and demonstrate high-temperature efficient thermoelectric oxide modules integrated in a converter system.

This will take place at the international front line in collaboration between Risø DTU and four leading laboratories in Denmark, Japan and the US, while industry participation ensures strong links to both technology providers and end-users.

The project
A major challenge in thermoelectric materials development is to manipulate the structure and physical properties in order to improve thermoelectric power, electrical conductivity and simultaneously reduce thermal conductivity. The project is focussed on the development of novel thermoelectric oxide materials (especially p-type), characterisation techniques of thermoelectric materials and the integration of these materials in a thermoelectric device for high temperature applications.

Qualifications
• Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or similar
• Knowledge in synthesis of inorganic materials preferably oxides
• Prior knowledge in the area of thermoelectricity is beneficial
• Experience with experimental methods for materials processing and characterization
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment. with good possibilities for professional and personal growth. Risø DTU is a family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.

Approval and enrollment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15-2-2011