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LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance invites applications for two PhD scholarships and one post-doctoral fellowship. The positions are in the research programme on “Development and Food Policy”. One of the scholarships will be for research on the political economy of standards and regulation.

About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of excellence at the University of Leuven, focusing on empirical analysis of institutional change and economic performance. The research at LICOS is organized around four main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director. (for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos/)

PhD Program at the Faculty
The Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics of University of Leuven has an extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing a Ph.D in Applied Economics/Business studies or a PhD in Economics. The typical path takes 4 years, with the first and second year typically including important course work in advanced economics. (for more info www.econ.kuleuven.be)

Selection Criteria

• University degree in economics, agricultural economics or a form of applied economics, preferable at Master level;
• Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods;
• Capability in statistical and econometric methods;
• Interest in developing collaborative research within the research projects at LICOS;
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

How to Apply
Applications should include a CV with details on academic performance as well as the name and address of referees. Applications must reach us no later than August 31, 2007 at [email protected]

Application has to be received by 31. August 2007.

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Post-doctoral Researcher Position at the Structural System Laboratory
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Kunsan National University, Republic of Korea

The Structural System Laboratory (SSL) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kunsan National University, has established itself as a leading laboratory in Korea with continuous developments in the relevant engineering researches. In 2006, we have been selected as a BK21 (Brain Korea 21) Research Team by the Korean Government. Through stable financial supports for seven years until 2012, this program aims to make the selected research teams grow as world-leading research groups.

Based on this BK21 grant, we are inviting promising foreign researchers to join our team as a post-doctoral researcher. Monthly stipends will be US $2,150, and which can be positively adjusted depending on forthcoming research contributions. The initial appointment will be for one year (starting September 2007) and can be renewed based on research achievements. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in structural engineering, and excellent skills in English communication (written and verbal) are highly preferred.

We prefer applicants who are able to publish international journal papers ranked as SCI or SCIE during his/her appointment in the laboratory with their own creative research topics. Interested applicants must submit their curriculum vitae with a brief research plan to Prof. Doo Kie Kim ([email protected]).

Contact:

Doo Kie Kim
Department of Civil Engineering
Kunsan National University
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Eng., Kunsan National University
Kunsan, Jeonbuk 573-701
Korea (South)
Phone:  +82-63-469-4770 
Fax: +82-63-469-4791
Email: [email protected]

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of New South Wales, Australia, located near Sydney’s southern beaches. The person appointed will report to Professor Ian Sloan in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and work on a research project that combines mathematical and computational techniques for high-dimensional numerical integration with financial applications. The position is funded by an ARC Linkage grant to UNSW and Macquarie Bank, for the project ‘Novel Mathematical Technologies for Financial Valuation and Risk’. This is a fixed term 2-year position, available from January 19, 2008. The salary (in Australian dollars) is $60,826-65,060 (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading),

depending on experience and qualifications.

The main duties are to carry out mathematical analysis and computations for the above project; to liaise with Professor Ian Sloan on priorities and future plans for the research; to liaise with Macquarie Bank Chief Investigators on details of the project; to give oral reports and presentations to groups of Macquarie Bank staff, UNSW co-workers and others; and to prepare reports and papers for publication and conference presentation.

Essential selection criteria: PhD in a relevant discipline; proven research ability, as demonstrated by written research reports and published papers; understanding of quasi-Monte Carlo methods for multivariate problems; understanding of financial mathematics, especially option pricing; understanding of essentials of probability and stochastic processes; good programming skills, and good experience with at least one software system relevant to advanced computation, eg Matlab, C or Fortran; excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Employment experience at the graduate level in a commercial environment.

The person appointed will be part of a strong research group, with excellent international links. For further information see:

http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/01060715.html

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application, and quote the reference number 5037NET.

Direct any enquiries to Professor Sloan by email, i.sloan[at]unsw.edu.au

Applications close: August 3, 2007

The scheme offers researchers opportunities to work and conduct research with leading research groups in the university in the following areas:

a. Advanced Fundamental Research

b. Biotechnology

c. Clinical and Translational Medicine

d. Advanced Material and Technology

e. Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing

f. ICT

ELIGIBILITY

a. Development and Societal Changes

b. Strategic and International Relations

c. Humanities and Ethics

d. Sustainability and Environment

e. Any other research fields conducted in the university.

The University of Malaya Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Sceme (UMPDRFS) is open to all Malaysians and non-Malaysian with the following criteria:

• Has received or is expected to receive (within 4 months of application date) a PhD in the discipline relevant to the research areas applied.
• Has proven research experience as evidenced by their publications.
• Able to work independently.

REMUNERATION

Starting allowance ranges from MYR 66,000 to MYR 90,000 (MYR3.46 = USD1.00) annually depending on the applicant’s experience and capability. (Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is in the order of MYR 3,500 to MYR5,000 per month.)

Appointment is on a full-time basis. A contract of one year duration will be offered to successful candidates with possibility of futher extension.

Other benefits extend for successful candidates :

a. Medical Benefit - Medical treatment with the university’s panel of doctors and government hospitals or the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for specialist treatment or hospitalisation.

b. Return APEX/Budget or Special Fare air passage (per appointment) for international candidates only.

c. Annual leave of up to 30 days per calender year.

HOW TO APPLY

Application form may be obtained at www.ippp.um.edu.my.

Completed form must be submitted together with:

• A detailed curriculum vitae listing educational background and experiences.
• List of complete publications (including titles of Master and PhD thesis).
• A brief description of research interest and career goals [not more than two (2) pages].
• Evidence of obtained a PhD or will be obtaining it within next four (4) months.
• Names and contact information of two (2) professional referees.

Documents which are in languages other than English must be translated and certified.

All applications should be send to the address below before 3rd August 2007 :

The Director

Institute of Research Management & Consultancy (IRMC)

University of Malaya

C313, IPS Building

50603 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA.

Any other enquiries can be forwarded to kpp_ippp[ at ]um.edu.my or by contacting   +603-7967-4643   (tel) or   +603-7967-4699   (fax)

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City starting from March, 2008. The laboratory is interested in studying Neuronal Cell Signaling. In particular, projects are aimed at studying the dynamic regulation of expression, trafficking, localization and functions of voltage-gated potassium channels by diverse GPCR signaling pathways in mammalian neurons.

Check Mohapatra & Trimmer, J Neurosci 2006; and Park & Mohapatra et al., Science 2006 to get a broad idea on the future projects. These projects will employ tissue (neuronal) culture, biochemical, proteomic, cell biological, molecular biological, and electrophysiological techniques to answer critical quiestions.

Ph.D. with good knowledge of basic neuroscience is a required qualification. Although experience in atleast 2 or more above-mentioned expertise is expected, candidates with thorough expertise in cell biology, confocal microscopy and imaging will be given preference. You will be allowed and encouraged to learn all the techniques and rational approach used in the laboratory. Excellent support and motivation will be provided for future career advancement. The laboratory will be a well-equipped one with own tissue culture, biochemical, molecular biological and some imaging and good electrophysiological facilities.

The University of Iowa, College of Medicine has excellent central core research facilities (Genomic, Proteomic, Imaging, and Gene-targeting cores) at the disposal for rapid advancement of research projects.

Iowa City is a very nice and collegial town with high living standards, but inexpensive cost of living in comparison to big cities. To apply send your CV, statement of research interests, and name & contact details of three referees to: Dr. D.P. Mohapatra at: dpmohapatra[ at ]ucdavis.edu.

The U Iowa is an equal oppertunity employer.

Applicants should send an application letter describing the research interest, a curriculum vitae with a list of publication, and should arrange three (3) recommendation letters. All the application materials are preferred to be sent electronically to cquest[ at ]sogang.ac.kr with the title `Post-doc Application’. Otherwise by hard-copy mail to:

Professor Bum-Hoon Lee

Center for Quantum Spacetime

Sogang University

Sinsu-1 dong, Mapo-gu

Seoul, 121-742 Korea

Tel:   82-2-705-7865  ; Fax 82-2-704-9031

To learn more about CQUeST, please look up our web site at http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr. If you have any questions, please contact the center cquest[ at ]sogang.ac.kr

1. Manufacturing Technology
2. Advanced Materials
3. Biotechnology
4. Microelectronics
5. Information Technology
6. Nanotechnology
7. Agriculture
8. Alternative Energy
9. Sea to Space (Oceanography & Aerospace)

Candidates any other related fields may also be considered

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidates for the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellow should have a Ph.D. degree with some research experience in the field, especially at University level. Candidates should have some publication in refereed journals at both national and international level.

Salary Range:

Salary is disbursed in the form of honorarium ranging from MYR43,236 to MYR82,392 per annum

Other benefits:

Return passage for appointee and spouse, paid annual leave of 30 days, free medical benefits for fellow and spouse in accordance with University Medical Scheme.

Tenure:

Selected candidates will be appointed on contract for one year initially and renewable for further periods subject to satisfactory service and mutual consent.

Application:

Application form is available at www.ips.usm.my. Send full curriculum vitae, three references, copy of degree certificates and copy of some key publications to the Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang. Applications are open throughout the year. If you have any queries regarding this scheme please email fazia[ at ]notes.usm.my or dean_ips[ at ]notes.usm.my

Two PhD-researchers on heritage formation in colonial and postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands

Amsterdam, 1081 (Noord-Holland), hours per week

Job description

Function title: Two PhD-researchers

Faculty of Arts, Department of History

Political history, cultural history and global history are three main foci of the Department of History”s contemporary research programme. The section of Political History focuses on issues of nationbuilding, citizenship and political culture in its relationship to processes of signification, inclusion and exclusion. Histories of colonialism and decolonisation are important in this respect.

Research project

Within the broader context of the NWO-programme on Cultural Dynamics two PhD-posts have been formulated for the research programme Sites, Bodies and Stories. The Dynamics of Heritage Formation in Colonial and Postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands. These are:

1. Physical Anthropology, Colonial Practice and Cultural Policies;
2. Performing identity, Shaping Heritage – Wayang puppet theatre and the dynamics of heritage formation in contemporary Indonesia.

Both PhD researchers are supposed to develop the research questions formulated in the Sites, Bodies and Stories outline, and push these further. These are leading questions, which have been drafted for a collaborative project with many stakeholders involved. Interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing of research results will be at stake in each phase of the progamme. Research will take place within the context of the new VU research institute on Heritage, Urban Landscapes and Cultural Environments CLUE.

Requirements

Required education/skills:University Graduate

Qualifcations

• Research MA or double MA in history and/or other relevant academic disciplines;
• solid working knowledge on Indonesian history, culture and contemporary society;
• experience with sources and academic practices in Dutch colonialism;
• conceptual approach to tangible and intangible heritage and experience with the representation of culture in museums or academic institutions like laboratories;
• experience with research outside the Netherlands, preferably in Indonesia. Basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage;
• experience with collection databases and international communication through digital platforms.

Job type: Research / Advising

Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)

Organization

VU University Amsterdam - Faculty of Arts

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for `Vrije Universiteit`, which means `Free University`. Here, `free` refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.

Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.

Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/

The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor”s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master”s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.

The new Department of Language and Communication brings linguists from various language backgrounds together in one department and is responsible for a range of BA and MA degrees in the Faculty of Arts. The English language section is one of the main groups in the department, with a permanent staff of seven. It contributes English linguistics and high-level English language skills courses to BA degrees in English, Communication & Information Sciences, and Language & Communication Studies, as well as to MA degrees in English, Linguistics, Communication & Information Sciences, and ICT & Translation.

Conditions of employment

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Additional conditions of employment:
The PhD-researchers will spend part of their research time in Indonesia, and will also collaborate within the Netherlands with Indonesian researchers and MA students. Throughout the research programme, improvement of communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia will be required.

We want to mention that for both PhD posts qualified candidates are known to the programme leaders. However, others who apply will be offered a fair chance. The PhD researchers are supposed to spend a one year minimum 0,1 fte to the education programme in the BA phase of History, related to their research. A contract of employment is offered, initially for a period of 12 months, extendable to 45 months upon a positive evaluation. More information about our fringe benefits you can find on: www.vu.nl/vacatures.

Salary

The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. The salary in the first year amounts to EUR 2.000,- gross per month, increasing to EUR 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year.

Additional Information

Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

• About the organization
• About the department
• About the function

Application

You can apply for this job before 19-05-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

VU University Amsterdam

Faculty of Arts

Dr.G.J. Nijsten

De Boelelaan 1105

1081 HV Amsterdam

The Netherlands

E-mail: vacature[a-t]let.vu.nl subject=Application Two PhD-researchers

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 1.2008.00129.