phd student | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 11

PhD Scholarship in Indigenous Policy 2011, Australia

Outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply for a new PhD scholarship available from February 2011, to undertake a project into capability theory and Indigenous policy. Stipend $27,222 pa for three years.
The PhD student will undertake research into the potential application of capability theory to the development of Indigenous policy in Australia. The PhD topic fits within a broader research agenda, namely that of analysing whether a process of democratic dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians can have capability-enhancing effects. The findings from the PhD project are expected to enhance the development of a process of democratic dialogue in the broader project. The successful applicant may occasionally be required to travel to participate in dialogue meetings.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2011

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PhD Research Assistantships in Networked Systems Security , Sweden

We invite applications for PhD research assistantships. We are looking for highly motivated individuals interested in pursuing research and graduate studies on the security of networked systems.
The positions will be with the Security group at LCN, and the successful applicants shall benefit from a network of collaborations in KTH and beyond. The Security group is internationally oriented and offers a stimulating and enjoyable working environment that favors diversity.
The emphasis of the envisioned work shall be on design and analysis of secure and privacy-enhancing protocols. Candidates with strong experimental/systems or theoretical profiles are encouraged to apply.
A PhD assistantship at KTH can extend to up to five (5) years, with 80% of the time devoted to research and 20% to teaching duties. The salary is set according to the standard agreements for PhD student employment at KTH. The starting dates are planned for the spring term of 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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Junior Research Positions at HiLASE, Czech Republic: Laser Physics

HiLASE (High-average power pulsed lasers) is a brand new national project aimed at development of novel type of diode-pumped solid-state lasers (DPSSL) intended for industrial and scientific applications. The project realization team from the Institute of Physics AS CR, v.v.i. is seeking a candidate for the position of: Junior Researcher

Key Responsibilities:
1. Realization of particular research activity delegated by Senior Researcher.
2. Advising and monitoring the PhD Student.
3. Leading the experimental work.
4. Participation of designing of concepts and looking for the potential applications.
5. Publishing, participating on the conference, trainings and participation in preparation of the tender documentation.

Key Requirements:
1. PhD in Laser Physics.
2. Interests in laser physics.
3. English language on a very good level (written and spoken).
4. Strong motivation for work and loyalty.
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
6. Team player, feel a sense of accomplishment, supporting the team.
7. Willing to travel
Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
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