[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses: International Master Scholarship 2010 in Digital Library Learning (DILL)

DILL is a two-year Master Programme for information professionals who intend to work in the complex world of digital libraries. DILL is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), Tallinn University (Estonia), and Parma University (Italy). Students will spend at least one semester at each institution.

Learning Objectives

• To gain knowledge of digital librarianship through studying the cutting edge of digital library research as well as real world applications and best practices.
• To develop research skills through supervised independent research projects within the digital environment, using relevant methods and analytical approaches.
• To understand the impact of digital environments on the role of information professionals in the knowledge society.

The students will acquire a joint Master Degree (120 ECTS), recognised by the Consortium partners.

[Europe] Erasmus Mundus 2010 Master Scholarship in Animal Breeding and Genetics

The European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM-ABG) offers high quality training, both in terms of scientific knowledge and didactic skills, provided by six excellent university groups within the EU. The EM-ABG is a response to the need for highly qualified graduates in the internationally operating area of animal breeding and genetics.

Universities Involved
University groups on Animal Breeding and Genetics within Europe have a long tradition of collaboration. The consortium consists of:

• Wageningen University (WU) (the Netherlands) as co-ordinator
• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
• Christian-Albrechts-Universität (CAU), Kiel, Germany
• Agro ParisTech, France
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
• The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Aas, Norway.

[Norway] Postdoc Research Fellow in Mechatronics at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Mechatronics. Ref. 70/09
The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mechatronics at the Faculty of Engineering and Science for a period of two years from the starting date. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

The Faculty of Technology and Science has over 1000 students in master’s programmes (Industrial and Information Management, Information and Communication Technology and Mechatronics) and bachelor’s programs (Multimedia, Civil, Computer, Electro, Mechanical and Energy Engineering), and over 160 academic staff. There are currently 20 PhD students in Information and Communication Technology and 6 in Mechatronics.

[Norway] Phd Fellowship in Mechatronics – Energy Conversion with Power Electronics and Solar Cells, The University of Agder

PhD Research fellow in Mechatronics – energy conversion with power electronics and solar cells, at The University of Agder. Ref. 64/09

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment for 3 years as Research Fellow in Mechatronics at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The field of specialization will be energy conversion with power electronics and solar cells. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

At present, the Faculty of Engineering and Science has a core group of more than 15 researchers in the field of mechatronics, including 4 Professors, 4 Associate Professors and 5 Research Fellows. The group is responsible for the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in Mechatronics at the University of Agder and has a comprehensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities. In addition, the Mechatronics group exploits synergies with the faculty’s renewable energy group, which, amongst other activities, works on applications of solar cell technology. Power Electronics is an example of a type of technology which is often included as a component in mechatronic systems and in systems for solar electricity production, whereas solar cells to a certain extent are used to power mechatronic systems.

[Norway] PhD Research Fellowship Position at Department of Engineering Cybernetics Within Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, NTNU

There is a PhD research fellowship position vacancy at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, to work with next-generation optimization-based predictive control. The position is offered for a period of 4 years, 25% of which goes into mandatory work for the Department.

Optimization-based predictive control (or nonlinear model predictive control) has reached a fairly mature stage as far as basic theory and numerical algorithms are concerned. However, there is still progress to be made when it comes to how to combine good control performance with economic performance, particularly during large load changes, product grade changes, etc. The successful candidate will improve state-of-the-art by developing new formulations with analysis of closed-loop properties. The work will take place in an active research group with industrial and international interactions.

[Norway] PhD Position 2009 in Process Design and Operation, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The position requires a process systems engineer (chemical or mechanical engineering ) with knowledge on optimization and process modelling.

Project description: Improved process design and operation of chemical gas conversion process technologies. Process design include many activities and involve different professions, but in this context the main focus is on process synthesis, process analysis and evaluation. A good process design is very important for both economic performance and environmental loads. A systematic approach to process design, in focus here, exploit knowledge of the basic phenomena taking place and finds the process design that optimize an objective such as space time yield or similar objectives. An increased space time product yield in a reactor will either increase the production rate or reduce the size of equipment. Increased product yield will implicitly give less by-products. Both material and energy efficency are in focus. The systematic method in addition to other tools will be applied on processes for natural gas conversion in order to improve design and operation.

[Norway] PhD Position on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control at Department of Engineering Cybernetics, NTNU

There is a PhD research fellowship position vacancy at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, to work with next-generation optimization-based predictive control. The position is offered for a period of 4 years, 25% of which goes into mandatory work for the Department.

Optimization-based predictive control (or nonlinear model predictive control) has reached a fairly mature stage as far as basic theory and numerical algorithms are concerned. However, there is still progress to be made when it comes to how to combine good control performance with economic performance, particularly during large load changes, product grade changes, etc. The successful candidate will improve state-of-the-art by developing new formulations with analysis of closed-loop properties. The work will take place in an active research group with industrial and international interactions.

[Norway] The 2009 PhD and Postdoc Fellowship Positions at the Centre for Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB)

NTNU is host for the recently established Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB), which is one of eight centers for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME). The Centre’s vision is to become a national research centre that will place Norway at the forefront of research, innovation and implementation of buildings for the future – with extremely low energy requirements and a zero net climate footprint. The primary objective is to develop solutions for existing and new buildings, both residential and commercial, in order to bring about a breakthrough for buildings with zero greenhouse-gas emissions associated with their construction, operation, and demolition.

ZEB is jointly managed by NTNU and SINTEF Buildings and Infrastructure and is collaborating with a large number of leading national and international companies, research institutions, and universities. For details, see www.zeb.no.

[Norway] PhD Research Fellow Positions 2009 on the Study of Multiple Myeloma, Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, NTNU

Two Positions as Research Fellow at the Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine (IKM), Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). JNR DMF 46-09.

The department invites applicants for two Research Fellow positions (PhD) financed by the Research Council of Norway within cancer research focusing on the study of multiple myeloma and the bone disease of multiple myeloma.

Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine aims at carrying out high quality research, supervision and teaching for better health. The positions will be in the myeloma group, currently consisting of about 15 persons. The research will focus on the biology of malignant plasma cells and the bone biology in multiple myeloma including the role of stem cells.

[Europe] Doctoral and Postdoc Positions in Language, Cognition, and Gender at ITN LCG Project

15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries

The Marie Curie Initial Training Network on Language, Cognition, and Gender (ITN LCG) funded by the European Commission is filling 15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries (from October 2009 on until all positions are filled). ITN LCG aims at investigating the interplay of language, cognition, and gender, for the first time from cross-language and cross-cultural perspectives.