Spain : OPEN POSITIONS FOR FULLY FUNDED PHD STUDENTS
OPEN POSITIONS FOR FULLY FUNDED PHD STUDENTS
IMDEA Networks Institute (www.networks.imdea.org) is a networking research organization whose multinational team is engaged in cutting edge fundamental science. As a growing, English-speaking institute located in Madrid, Spain, IMDEA Networks offers a unique opportunity for pioneering scientists to develop their ideas. IMDEA Networks is establishing itself internationally at the forefront in the development of future network technologies and has already incorporated highly-reputed scientists (see our research team athttp://www.networks.imdea.org/people). Our researchers share the potential to shape the future of networking science over the coming years.
Further information regarding our areas of research can be found at:
If you are about to embark on a professional research career, IMDEA Networks has a place for you. We are offering a unique opportunity to join us as a PhD Student, and to receive full funding throughout your studies.
Graduates applying for this position should have the following attributes:
. B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Telematics or a related field (concluded by the time you join) . Excellent academic transcripts . Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. research thesis . Excellent level of spoken and written English (please note: Spanish is not required) . High level of motivation
How to apply for PhD positions:
We have PhD positions for specific topics or projects, as well as positions where the research topic is not pre-defined at the time of the call (http://www.networks.imdea.org/careers/phd-student).
Find more information about these specific openings here:http://www.networks.imdea.org/phd-student-positions-2014-15
· PhD in IP Routing in Internet Service Providers networks – Supervisor: Dr. Pierre Francois
· PhD in Wireless Networks at 60 GHz (mmwave) – Supervisor: Dr. Domenico Giustiniano
· PhD in Context-aware D2D Communications for 5G Networks – Supervisor: Dr. Vincenzo Mancuso
· PhD in Millimeter-wave Networking (Wireless Networks and Communications Group) – Supervisor: Dr. Joerg Widmer
APPLY NOW THROUGH OUR ONLINE FORM AThttps://careers.networks.imdea.org/
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 02 March 2015 (23:59 CET).
Application Deadline : 2 March 2015
Contact Adress: Rebeca de Miguel
Contact Email: rebeca.demiguel@imdea.org
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UAE : Post-doctoral Researcher in Data Science
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a private, not-for-profit, independent, graduate-level, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The goal of the Institute is to develop, over a period of years, indigenous R&D capacity in Abu Dhabi, addressing issues of importance to the region in critical areas such as: renewable energy, sustainability, environment, water resources and microelectronics. The Institute offers graduate degree programs (MSc & PhD) in science and engineering disciplines with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies (http://www.masdar.ac.ae and http://web.mit.edu/mit-tdp/www/).
Position: The project on “The Economic Impact of Advanced Technology and Automation on Oil and Gas Sector” is looking for a post-doctoral researcher. The position is available immediately. The initial appointment will be for one year, but may be extendable for another one year depending on the candidate’s performance and other circumstances.
Package: A highly competitive non-taxable salary package (basic salary + housing allowance) as well as annual flight tickets to home country.
Selection criteria: The applicant should meet the following criteria:
- PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline in Computer Science from a reputable university (candidates who have submitted their PhD theses are also welcome).
- Familiar with at least one of the following topics: natural language processing, text mining, data mining, information retrieval, machine learning, and data science.
- Good research experience and published at least 3 full research papers (excluding posters) in good international conferences/journals.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C/C++, C#, Java, Python, MATLAB, or R.
How to apply: Interested candidates should send their resume with a recent photo and statement about present/past research (not more than 1 page) to Dr. Wei Lee Woon (email: wwoon[at]masdar.ac.ae) or Dr. Zeyar Aung (email: zaung[at]masdar.ac.ae). Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and the positions will remain open until filled.
About the project: The project is entitled “The Economic Impact of Advanced Technology and Automation on Oil and Gas Sector”. It is a collaborative project between Masdar Institute and MIT and will involve close interaction with senior researchers from both Institutions.
The specific goals of the proposed research are two-fold:
1. Re-examining the job market dynamics in general and more specifically in the Oil and Gas sector in Abu Dhabi. In particular we are interested in determining the extent to which particular jobs are susceptible to automation, and in developing accurate and efficient computational methods for doing so.
2. Quantifying the economic gains and the accompanying socioeconomic effects.
The successful candidate will be required to assist on a number of aspects of the project, particularly:
1. The extraction and analysis of job-related data from online sources such as O*Net and MonsterGulf. Relevant expertise: NLP and information retrieval.
2. Analysis of the jobs’ data using computational methods to determine the level of automation that is possible. Relevant skills: feature extraction and pattern recognition
3. Involvement in the formulation of models and frameworks based on the outputs of the two stages above which can be used for job creation and policy-making and in communicating these to the relevant stakeholders (both within the academic community and without).
Application Deadline : 15 December 2014
Contact Adress: Dr. Zeyar Aung
Contact Email: zaung@masdar.ac.ae
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Hungary : Call for Application-Master's and Doctoral Scholarships!
CEU graduate students and faculty from around the world come together in Budapest to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.
Academic areas and programs
· Business
· Cognitive Science (PhD)
· Economics
· Environmental Sciences and Policy
· Gender Studies
· History
· International Relations and European Studies
· Legal Studies
· Mathematics and its Applications
· Medieval Studies
· Nationalism Studies
· Philosophy
· Political Science
· Public Policy
· Sociology and Social Anthropology
Generous scholarships available
CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world — a commitment backed by generous financial aid. The University provides a variety of scholarships and research grants for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply.
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Nador u. 9, Mezzanine Floor 1051 Budapest, Hungary Tel: (+36-1) 328 3401 Fax: (+36-1) 327 3419 Email: student-info at ceu.hu
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Application Deadline : 1 February 2015
Contact Adress: Nador u. 9, Mezzanine Floor 1051 Budapest, Hungary Tel: (+36-1) 328 3401 Fax: (+36-1) 327 3419 Email: student-info@ceu.hu Skype ID: central_european_university Facebook: Student Recruitment Office at Central European University
Contact Email: student-info@ceu.hu
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Austria : Doctoral researcher in mobile application development at the research group of Software Architecture
At the University of Vienna (15 faculties, 4 centres, about 188 fields of study, approx. 9400 members of staff, more than 90.000 students) the position of a
Doctoral researcher in mobile application development at the research group of Software Architecture f/m are presumably vacant for the period of one year from January 2015.
The research group of Software Architecture is a member of the faculty for computer science and the focus is on research in the areas of software architecture, software design, and software engineering.
Within the context of a funded research project, we are searching for candidates for doctoral research positions in software development, design, and architecture of mobile applications for tablets in close cooperation with a company. Experience in these or related areas, experiences in software design and implementation, as well as the ability to closely work together within a team are required.
Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: § 48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to a particular salary grade.
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: § 48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to a particular salary grade.
The positions will be initially funded for 1 year (very likely renewable), and we expect candidates to start on the position in January 2015. A master or diploma degree in computer science or a closely related discipline is required and must be finished before the contract.
Applications should be sent as a single PDF file via email to Univ.- Prof. Dr. Uwe Zdun, uwe.zdun@univie.ac.at . Application should include a letter of motivation, current CV, current photo, existing related publication, and certificates (German or English).
More about us: http://cs.univie.ac.at/research/research-groups/software-architecture/
More about us: http://cs.univie.ac.at/research/research-groups/software-architecture/
The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.
Application Deadline : 15 December 2014
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Hong Kong : Studentships for MPhil-PhD students at Lingnan University
Lingnan is Hong Kong’s liberal arts university, whose small size, top international faculty and strong emphasis on close staff and student relationships offer a unique environment for the pursuit of advanced studies in this exciting part of the world. The University offers postgraduate programmes at master's (Master of Philosophy, MPhil) and doctoral level (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD) in the Arts, Business and Social Sciences disciplines. Alongside having a strong international faculty in all the areas it covers, our top value is student-centred learning which ensures close and supportive thesis supervision. At Lingnan, students establish peer-type working relationships with world-class scholars who offer expert and close-contact supervision in their respective areas. You will get better understanding of the strengths of our various departments at http://www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad/curr-res.php.
We offer eleven popular and excellent research-based MPhil and PhD programmes. Both of these programmes lead to in-depth study in specific research areas as follows:
Arts - Chinese; Cultural Studies; English; History; Philosophy; Translation; and Visual Studies;
Business Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Information Systems Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Operations Management;
Economics;
Psychology; and
Social Sciences Political Science and International Relations, Sociology, Social Gerontology, and Social Policy.
Applicants may seek admission to our PhD programmes in two ways as follows:
Outstanding and brilliant applicants may seek admission via the HKPFS by 1 December 2014 (Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon). Applicants who apply for and do not get the fellowship can still be considered for the regular PhD places at Lingnan.
Applicants may apply to the University directly during 3 November 2014 to 30 January 2015. Normally, full-time students will be awarded Postgraduate Studentships which offer a monthly stipend of HK$14,500* (amount subject to review).
* To be raised to HK$14,800 after confirmation of candidature.
We also have our popular and excellent research-based 2-year MPhil programmes. Applicants may apply for admission to our MPhil programmes directly during 3 November 2014 to 30 January 2015. Full-time MPhil students will also be awarded Postgraduate Studentships which offer a monthly stipend of HK$14,300 (amount subject to review).
For more details regarding application methods and requirements, please visit our website at www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad. Should you have any queries, you are most welcome to contact the Registry (Tel.: (852) 2616 8750; Email: rpgadm@LN.edu.hk).
We offer eleven popular and excellent research-based MPhil and PhD programmes. Both of these programmes lead to in-depth study in specific research areas as follows:
Arts - Chinese; Cultural Studies; English; History; Philosophy; Translation; and Visual Studies;
Business Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Information Systems Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Operations Management;
Economics;
Psychology; and
Social Sciences Political Science and International Relations, Sociology, Social Gerontology, and Social Policy.
Applicants may seek admission to our PhD programmes in two ways as follows:
Outstanding and brilliant applicants may seek admission via the HKPFS by 1 December 2014 (Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon). Applicants who apply for and do not get the fellowship can still be considered for the regular PhD places at Lingnan.
Applicants may apply to the University directly during 3 November 2014 to 30 January 2015. Normally, full-time students will be awarded Postgraduate Studentships which offer a monthly stipend of HK$14,500* (amount subject to review).
* To be raised to HK$14,800 after confirmation of candidature.
We also have our popular and excellent research-based 2-year MPhil programmes. Applicants may apply for admission to our MPhil programmes directly during 3 November 2014 to 30 January 2015. Full-time MPhil students will also be awarded Postgraduate Studentships which offer a monthly stipend of HK$14,300 (amount subject to review).
For more details regarding application methods and requirements, please visit our website at www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad. Should you have any queries, you are most welcome to contact the Registry (Tel.: (852) 2616 8750; Email: rpgadm@LN.edu.hk).
Application Deadline : 30 January 2015
Contact Adress: (852) 2616 8750
Contact Email: rpgadm@LN.edu.hk
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