PhD | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 118

PhD Student 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: PhD Student:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for realization of the specific assigned tasks/problems within the HiLASE project.
2. Participating in the experimental work and inventing applications of the HiLASE lasers systems.
3. Publishing, participating in the conference, trainings and preparing tender documentation.
4. Fulfilling duties related to PhD studies

Key Requirements:
1. University studies in optoelectronics, laser physics, or physical electronics finished with M.Sc. degree.
2. Fluency in English (written and spoken), other language would be an advantage.
3. Good knowledge of PC.
4. High motivation for experimental work and open mindedness.
5. Organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
6. Flexibility, willingness to travel

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
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University Prize Scholarships, UK

Each year the University offers a number of Prize Scholarships to the very best PhD applicants.
University Prize Scholarships cover the cost of the tuition fees and provide an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend of £16,000. The recipient will also receive a Research Training Support Grant of £2,000 to claim back expenses related to their research, such as travel, conferences, books, consumables, equipment, and other miscellaneous items.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel chaired by the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and comprising the Directors of Research & Innovation from the five faculties. The strongest candidates will be submitted by the faculties into a University-wide competition, from which the Prize Scholarships will be awarded.
Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and six years part-time subject to satisfactory progress.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 January 2011

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Senior 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: Senior Researcher

Key Responsibilities:
1. Active participation on designing and implementing the laser system projects.
2. Development of the existing projects and working on the improvement and correcting of the system parameters.
3. Designing of concepts and looking for the potential applications.
4. Leading the experimental work.
5. Publishing, participating on the conference, trainings and preparing tender documentation.

Key Requirements:
1. PhD in Laser Physics.
2. Working experience in experimental work in laser physics min. 3 years in solid-state lasers.
3. English language on a very good level (written and spoken).
4. Ability to work independently, featuring strong initiative, inventiveness, and resourcefulness.
5. Excellent organizational skills.
6. Have a team-based approach and mindset.
7. Strong motivation, loyalty and reliability in the work place.
8. Willing to travel
Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application