School of Engineering NEW PhD Scholarships School of Engineering University of Edinburgh

If you are thinking of applying for a PhD in Engineering then the University of Edinburgh should be on your list. Engineering has a long history at the University of Edinburgh, since the formation of the Regius Chair in 1868, spanning more than 130 years of research and development. Many of our staff have international reputations and we provide an excellent opportunity to learn from these respected experts.

We are looking for outstanding and motivated students to apply for various Scholarships that will be offered by the School of Engineering to begin study in October 2011. Students can apply for SORSAS, Principal’s Career Development Scholarships, China Scholarships and EPSRC DTG studentships. Students will be based in one of our five diverse Research Institutes:

The Institute for Materials and Processes (IMP) joins researchers from materials science, materials synthesis and processing, and manufacturing optimisation.

The Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) The Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems brings together researchers from integrated circuit design, system-on-chip design, microfabrication, micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS), micro-machining and neural computation. The Institute's facilities include a substantial design and test resource, a comprehensive silicon and MEMS fabrication capability which are based at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre (SMC).

The Institute for Digital Communications (IDCOM) is committed to research in digital signal processing and its application to communications, radar, audio and medical systems; and future systems and services for automated telephone and advanced Internet communication.

The Institute for Energy Systems (IES) conducts world-class research into the systems that control the conversion, transmission and utilisation of many forms of energy. IES has particular and long standing expertise in marine (wave and tidal current) renewable energy and leads the UK’s SuperGen MARINE research programme.

The Institute for Infrastructure and Environment (IIE) has five research groups that cover a remarkable range of topics within the Infrastructure, Environment and Civil Engineering fields, with a focus on interdisciplinary and emerging areas. The BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering is part of the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment ; the Centre is a world-class research fire centre with 40 research members from more than 18 different nationalities.

Postgraduate Open Day
• Friday 12th November, 2010 For more details please follow the link to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/open-day
Funding information

Funding applies to:
Open to applicants from a range of countries
Funding notes:

Please see details of individual awards.

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

If you are interested please apply using our on-line application system by following the link below: www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply. Please ensure you indicate which scholarship you are applying for and the name of a prospective supervisor. The deadline for consideration of applications by the School will be 9th January 2011.

For SORSAS, Principal’s and China Scholarships you must also complete a separate online application form. Further information and the on-line application can be found at www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk. Please note that the SORSAS award covers the difference between home and overseas fees only.

University Assistant (without PhD), Center for Southeast Europe

(for an English translation, see below, English-speaking applicants are also welcome, F.B.)

Das überfakultäre Kompetenzzentrum für Südosteuropa sucht eine/n
Universitätsassisten t/in ohne Doktorat
(20 Stunden/Woche; befristet auf 2 bis 4 Jahre; zu besetzen ab sofort)
Aufgabenbereich:
- Selbständige Forschung (u.a. Verfassen einer Dissertation) und wissenschaftliche Mitarbeit im
Bereicht Südosteuropa, inklusive Publikationen
- Mitwirkung, sowie Ausarbeitung und Betreuung von Drittmittelprojekte n
- Assistenz bei der Abhaltung von Lehrveranstaltungen , Mitwirkung bei der Korrektur von
Klausurarbeiten und bei der Betreuung von Diplomarbeiten
- Mitwirkung bei der forschungs- und lehrbezogenen Institutsadministra tion
Fachliche Qualifikation:
- Abgeschlossenes Diplom- oder Magister/Masterstud ium der Geistes- oder Sozialwissenschafte n
- Wissenschaftliche Kenntnisse zu Südosteuropa
- Sehr gute Deutsch und/oder Englisch Sprachkenntnisse
- Erwünscht ist die Kenntnis einer Sprache Südosteuropas
- Erwünscht sind zudem Erfahrungen in der Editierung von Publikationen, sowie Auslandserfahrungen
Persönliche Anforderungen:
- Teamfähigkeit und Kooperationsgemeins chaft
- Organisations- und Kommunikationsfä higkeit
- Eigeninitiative und Engagement
- Selbständige und eigenverantwortlich e Arbeitsweise
Ende der Bewerbungsfrist: 08. September 2010
Kennzahl: MB/87/99 ex 2009/10
Bei Interesse senden Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlage n innerhalb der angegebenen Bewerbungsfrist
inkl. Lebenslauf, Foto und relevanter (Dienst-)Zeugnisse unter Angabe der Kennzahl bitte an:
Karl-Franzens- Universitä t Graz
Personalwesen
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
oder per Email an: bewerbung@uni- graz.at

0.5 Assistant without Ph.D.

20 hours per week, fixed term for 2-4 years

Job specification
- Independent research (i.e. writing a Ph.D. thesis) and contributing to research in the field of Southeast European studies, including publications.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of externally funded research projects.
- Independent teaching and contribution to assessing exams and supervising dissertations (Diplomarbeiten) .
- Contribution to the research and teaching-based administration of the Center for Southeast European Studies

Professional Qualifications
- Completed Diplom, Magister or M.A. studies in social sciences or humanities.
- Academic familiarity with Southeastern Europe.
- Excellent knowledge or German and/or English.
- Knowledge of a language of Southeastern Europe is desirable.
- Experience in editing publications and foreign experience.

Personal Profile:
- Ability to work in a team and cooperate with others
- Organizational and communication skills
- Willing to take initiative
- Ability to work independently and responsibly.

Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!

Senior Lecturer in ICT Secondary PGCE and CPD Middlesex University ref: ARTS230J

Senior Lecturer in ICT Secondary PGCE and CPD
Middlesex University

£39,926 – £45,927 pa inc London Weighting

Trent Park, North London

About the role

As Senior Lecturer, you will ensure the highest quality of learning in all aspects of ICT at PGCE and CPD level. Join us and you will contribute to curriculum development, as well as supervising trainees on School Experience. Not least, you will take on research and scholarly activities, playing a prominent role in developing innovative teaching, assessments, consultancy activities and collaborative links.

About you

We are looking for a qualified teacher with successful experience of teaching ICT in a secondary school. Ideally, you have a masters or research degree and a qualification in teaching ICT in this context. However, it’s essential that you’re experienced in delivering INSET for secondary school teachers and you have an excellent understanding of the ICT curriculum. Preferably, this knowledge extends to the 11 – 19 phase of education. If you have led INSET courses and taught in higher education and other contexts, all the better.

About Middlesex University

Middlesex University’s history in higher education dates from 1878. In 1992 we were granted the royal charter making us a university. Over 34,000 students study Middlesex courses worldwide, both at our own campuses and also with partner institutions. These roles are based at our campus in Trent Park, North London. The campus is surrounded by a landscape of lakes, woods and country walks. In addition, you can look forward to generous annual leave, extensive staff development, and a final salary pension scheme.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Kenneth Taylor on 020 8411 5659, email K.Taylor@mdx.ac.uk or Gary Meek on 020 8411 3544, email: G.Meek@mdx.ac.uk

To apply please download an application pack from www.mdx.ac.uk/jobs using ref: ARTS230J.

Closing date: 3 September 2010.

Middlesex University is working towards equality of opportunity. Flexible working considered.

PhD Scholarships in Film and Media at Bradford Media School - University of Bradford

PhD studentship in Film and Media is available at Bradford Media School - University of Bradford, UK. As part of continued investment in research, Bradford Media School (BMS) at the University of Bradford is offering two fully funded PhD studentships.

City of Film Studentship:
This studentship is linked to Bradford`s recent UNESCO City of Film award. The `City of Film` studentship can cover any aspect of the relationship between cinema and the city, for example:

• film and the city
• the architecture of cinema
• the appearance of architecture in film
• the place of cinema in urban spaces
• film and urban surroundings
• people and the city

Media Studentship:
This studentship can cover any aspect of cultural, communication or media studies. It is also open to students wishing to pursue practice-based research.

The application deadline for these studentships is 30 June 2010.

For more information please contact:
Dr Ben Roberts (b.l.roberts@bradford.ac.uk)