PhDTalent Assistant / Associate Professor Logistics – Tenure Track – VU University Amsterdam (VU)

PhDTalent Assistant / Associate Professor Logistics – Tenure Track – VU University Amsterdam (VU) – Netherlands
You have a Ph.D. degree related to Business Administration, Information Systems,  or Business Informatics. You have a strong potential and ambition for teaching and research in distribution and service logistics. You have a background in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, logistics, operations management or operations research. You have research experience in distribution logistics, preferably with a focus on service industries, witnessed by international scientific publications.

For a position of associate professor we expect a strong publication record; an ability to initiate and build up a line of research, as shown for instance by a track record in PhD supervision and acquisition of external funding; and experience in teaching and curriculum management.

The assistant professor position is a tenure track position with an initial appointment for 2+4 years and the possibility of tenure. At the end of the second year a performance evaluation will take place deciding on the extension of the appointment for another 4 years. In the fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken. The associate professor position is initially for a period of two years and the possibility for an indefinite employment. For both assistant professor and associate professor we prefer a full time employee (1.0 fte) but we are prepared to discuss 0.8 fte.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, in the range of € 3.19,-5 up to € 4.970,- gross per month (salary scales 11 and 12 for Assistant Professor ) and in the range of € 4.428,- up to € 5.920,-  (salary scales 13 and 14 for Associate Professor) gross per month, based on a fulltime employment. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl.

Contract type: Temporary 2+4 years

VU University Amsterdam invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor Logistics for the department Information Systems & Logistics within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEWEB) seeks to combine high quality education with excellent research. The Faculty offers three Dutch taught Bachelor’s programmes (Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research and Business Administration), one English taught Bachelor’s programme (International Business Administration), eight English taught Master’s programmes and thirteen postgraduate programmes. The faculty has several research groups with an outstanding international reputation. FEWEB accommodates approximately 5000 students and 1500 postgraduate students. Over 500 staff members are employed at the Faculty.

The Bachelor- and Master studies in Business Administration are focused on the Service Industry. One of the seven specialisations is Transport & Supply Chain Management (TSCM). In the Bachelor we concentrate on logistics problems of individual companies like manufacturers, retailers or logistics service providers. In the master the cooperation between those partners in the context of Demand driven Supply Chain Management is the dominant paradigm in education and research. Within this context we offer a position.

Additional information

For more information about the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration see: www.feweb.vu.nl. or about the Logistics part of the department Information Systems & Logistics see: www.feweb.vu.nl/logistics.

For more information on the position, please contact dr. ir. K.S. de Smidt – Destombes, k.s.de.smidt-destombes@vu.nl , tel. +31 20 5986194.

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PhDTalent Postdoctoral researcher Atmospheric modeling and remote sensing

PhDTalent Postdoctoral researcher Atmospheric modeling and remote sensing Netherlands

You will exploit how satellite-derived measurements of trace gases in fire plumes can be used to characterize biomass burning episodes. Specifically, you will iteratively: 

1) Adjust an existing satellite-driven global biogeochemical model to better account for emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from biomass burning,

2) Use these new emissions estimates and a chemistry transport model to predict atmospheric concentrations of several trace gases, and

3) evaluate these predicted trace gases with those derived from satellite retrievals (SCIAMACHY, OMI, TES, IASI).  The overall goal will be to characterize fires in terms of magnitude and burning efficiencies on scales ranging from local to global, and to assess their atmospheric impact.

Requirements

We are searching for an excellent candidate with a PhD in atmospheric chemistry or physics and experience with chemistry transport models. The candidate should possess good communication skills to excel in a highly multidisciplinary and motivated research community. A proven track record of published and presented work is required.

Conditions of employment

The initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year. After satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, it can be extended to a total duration of 3 years.

You will be employed by the VU University Amsterdam but spend about 50% of your time at the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics of the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of € 2.977 gross per month up to a maximum of € 3.755 gross per month (salary scale 10) based on a fulltime employment, and includes a generous travel budget.

We also offer a pension scheme and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment – including holiday allowances of 8 % per year – at http://www.workingatvu.nl

Contract type: Temporary 1 year

The Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences of the VU University in Amsterdam and the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory of Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands) have a shared vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher. The position is offered for a period of three years, and is available immediately. The two research bodies offer top-level complementary knowledge on the modelling of the land surface and the atmosphere, aided by remote sensing.

The project is funded by a highly-ranked User Support Programme Space Research grant from the Netherlands Space Office to Dr. Guido van der Werf and Dr. Folkert Boersma.

For further information contact Dr. Guido van der Werf at guido.van.der.werf@falw.vu.nl or Dr. Folkert Boersma at k.f.boersma@tue.nl or visit www.falw.vu/~gwerf/ and www.knmi.nl/~boersma.

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PhD Position in Public Management, University of Twente, Netherlands 2011

PhD Position in Public Management, University of Twente, Netherlands 2011
Current research on public management is orientated towards large-N quantitative analysis of the relation between organizational structure and management instruments on one hand and the cost-effectiveness of public services on the other hand.


Local government is an important testing ground. Of particular interest is the impact of new management instruments such as outsourcing, benchmarking and public and private networks on performance.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.
Conditions of employment
You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.
Organisation

University of Twente.
We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.
Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degroot(at)utwente.nl).


http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UT/vacancy/9988/lang/en/

PhD position in Public management, University of Twente Netherlands - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD position in Public management, University of Twente Netherlands

We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.

Conditions of employment

You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.

Organisation

University of Twente.

We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.

Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degrootutwente.nl).

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PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea” - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea” , Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) Netherlands
This may have effects on photosynthesis by algae and bio-calcification by shellfish. It is essential to verify if indeed acidification of the North Sea is going very fast. This will be assessed by very accurate measurements onboard research vessel Pelagia, interpretations also by computer simulation of biology-chemistry-physics interactions of the entire North Sea, and publication of articles in international journals. Implementation of the research will be developed by the team with significant freedom of choices.
Requirements
The successful applicant holds a BSc&MSc university diploma in natural science (chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology) or engineering. Skills in modern computer-driven analytical chemistry, mathematics, simulation modeling, English writing, or sea-going experience would be an advantage but are not required. We expect that the candidates will successfully complete a PhD thesis.
Conditions of employment
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes. Cost of relocation and help with housing is provided by NIOZ.
Organisation
The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Five departments (Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Organic Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology) carry out the multidisciplinary research of the institute. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland.
Additional information


Further information on the project and the position can be requested of project leaders Prof. Hein de Baar (Hein.de.Baar(at)nioz.nl) and Dr. Elizabeth Jones (Elizabeth.Jones(at)nioz.nl) or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers(at)nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371).
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University of Twente Netherlands, PhD position in Public management - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

University of Twente Netherlands, PhD position in Public management
The position requires performing high quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed international journals as well as evidence-based recommendations for public policy and management. Current research on public management is orientated towards large-N quantitative analysis of the relation between organizational structure and management instruments on one hand and the cost-effectiveness of public services on the other hand. Local government is an important testing ground. Of particular interest is the impact of new management instruments such as outsourcing, benchmarking and public and private networks on performance.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.

Conditions of employment

You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.

Organisation

University of Twente.

We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.

Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degrootutwente.nl).

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PhD position Inferring the dimensional of cognitive processing - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD position Inferring the dimensional of cognitive processing (1,0 fte), University of Groningen Netherlands
One of the major goals of psychological research is to elaborate latent processes that are necessary to explain specific psychological phenomena. Memory researchers, for instance, seek to determine what mental processes occur when remembering, or failing to remember, memoranda.
A fundamental question when analyzing behavioral data is how many processes are needed to explain the observed data. Is forgetting caused by interference alone, or do both interference and time decay play a role (Oberauer & Lewandowsky, 2008)?
Is there a separate perceptual process for face recognition, or do faces rely on the same perceptual process as all other stimuli (Loftus, Oberg, & Dillon, 2004)? These questions can be addressed through exploring the dimensionality of relevant behavioral data.
State-trace analysis (Bamber, 1979) is a technique used by researchers to make inferences about the dimensionality of data. The basic idea behind state-trace analysis is that data in two tasks, in which different variables have been manipulated, are plotted against one another. If a single, latent variable can explain performance in both tasks, then there must be a monotone curve that runs through all points. Although the logic of the state-trace method is fairly straightforward, formal inferential methods for state-trace plots- whether more than one dimension is needed to explain the data – have been slow to develop.
The goal of this project is develop Bayesian inferential methods for state-trace plots, especially ones which allow inferences across participants. At present, only inferences for single participants are possible, due to uncertainty about how to combine information across participants. Solving this problem in state-trace analysis would drastically increase the applicability of the method by enabling the accumulation of evidence across participants, and by enabling individual differences in processing to be studied.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, or statistics
- fluency in reading, speaking, and writing English
- solid background in research design and statistics methods with experience with Bayesian methods strongly preferred.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,042 gross per month in the first year to € 2,612 gross per month in the final year. The position will be on a temporary basis/four years. After the first year a formal assessment of performance will take place. If the outcome is positive, the position will be extended for the remaining three years. The successful candidate will be encouraged to learn Dutch for better social integration. The Faculty will pay for the necessary courses at the university’s language center.
Travel costs will be refunded.
Letters of application must include a statement of research interests and an academic curriculum vitae. Please provide the names of two academic references who may be contacted regarding your suitability for the position.
Organisation
Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of The Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 27,000 students and members of staff.
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences is a centre of knowledge focussing on individuals and society. The faculty studies issues relating to human behaviour, the relationships between people, and society as a whole. This includes the study of how people function under normal circumstances, but also of the problems encountered by individuals or groups, and how these can be resolved or prevented.
Additional information


Prof. Rob Meijer
+31 50 3636366
r.r.meijer(at)rug.nl
Dr. Richard Morey
+31 50 3637021
r.d.morey(at)rug.nl
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Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea”

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea”
Sea surface water pH has decreased already by 0.1 unit, and based on atmospheric CO2 scenarios, it is projected to further decline by 0.0015-0.002 unit per year over the coming century. However, observations in the North Sea show stronger decreases of 0.02 unit per year. The North Sea is apparently acidifying 10 times faster than global ocean model predictions.

This may have effects on photosynthesis by algae and bio-calcification by shellfish. It is essential to verify if indeed acidification of the North Sea is going very fast. This will be assessed by very accurate measurements onboard research vessel Pelagia, interpretations also by computer simulation of biology-chemistry-physics interactions of the entire North Sea, and publication of articles in international journals. Implementation of the research will be developed by the team with significant freedom of choices.

Requirements

The successful applicant holds a BSc&MSc university diploma in natural science (chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology) or engineering. Skills in modern computer-driven analytical chemistry, mathematics, simulation modeling, English writing, or sea-going experience would be an advantage but are not required. We expect that the candidates will successfully complete a PhD thesis.

Conditions of employment

We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes. Cost of relocation and help with housing is provided by NIOZ.

Organisation

The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Five departments (Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Organic Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology) carry out the multidisciplinary research of the institute. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland.

Additional information

Further information on the project and the position can be requested of project leaders Prof. Hein de Baar (Hein.de.Baarnioz.nl) and Dr. Elizabeth Jones (Elizabeth.Jonesnioz.nl) or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.eversnioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371).

Purchasing Management, University of Twente Netherlands

Assistant professor – Purchasing Management, University of Twente Netherlands

You will teach in the Bachelor and Master programs in Business Administration and Industrial Engineering. You will supervise bachelor and Master students during their thesis research and you will contribute towards the supervision of PhD students. You will formulate and carry out your own research within the focus areas of the chair and you will assist in obtaining funding for research from external sources.

Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a Doctoral degree (PhD) and research experience in the field of Purchasing. You have teaching experience, demonstrable didactic qualities and experience in student supervision. Analytical and computational skills are a prerequisite. You have a record of high quality papers in reputed peer-reviewed scientific journals. You have affinity with and experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment. We are looking for someone with good communication and language skills (English, preferably also Dutch).
For more information on this position you can contact prof. dr. J. Telgen, email: j.telgenutwente.nl phone: 053-4894532 or prof. dr. W.H.M. Zijm, email: w.h.m.zijmutwente.nl, phone: 053-4893524. To apply for this position, please fill in the application form by using the link below. Please include a full resume (including courses completed and marks, TOEFL and GRE score), possibly with references, before July 1, 2011

Conditions of employment

We offer a challenging position in an inspiring environment. You will be appointed in a full-time position (38 hours/week), for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. The salary scale, depending on your experience, extends to a maximum of €4374,- gross per month, based upon the job profile of Assistant Professor, level 2 (in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities). Growth to Assistant Professor, level 1 (maximum €4970,- gross per month) is possible in due course. The University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.
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University of Twente Netherlands, PhD on a project involving blowing techniques for fiberglass cables

University of Twente Netherlands, PhD on a project involving blowing techniques for fiberglass cablesThe tube should protect the fiber against mechanical forces that may result from digging activities. In most cases, these tubular systems are put into the ground during construction of roads, sewers and the like. At a later stage the fiber is fed into the tube.
Currently the most widely used technique is blowing the cable with the use of an air compressor. With currently available technology, cable blowing at distances between 1 and 2 km is possible. Unfortunately, the distances to be reached strongly depends on the “gut feeling” of the operator. The process depends on many parameters, some of which are not always under control, such as environmental conditions as temperature and humidity. There is a strong need to model the behavior of a cable system to get a more predictable in-feed process. Such a model should make it also possible to apply more optimal, and thus more economical, cable constructions and pipe configurations.
Objective
This research focuses on understanding the process of blowing fiber cables in underground and above ground pipe systems and the influence of parameters involved on the process. To achieve this primarily all potentially influential parameters of the process should be investigated. Furthermore a model should be developed and test in a practical situations. The knowledge gathered should lead to better and more reliable advice on equipment use and related process settings. It should also lead to an improved understanding of adequate cable structures and optimal cable blowing equipment.
Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher to work within the Design, Production and Management Department of the cluster of Mechanical Engineering. The candidate should have a master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Sciences or a closely related field. Both an experimental and analytical attitude is necessary. We seek for candidates with good team spirit, who like to work in an multi disciplinary oriented environment. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
Information and application


For more information, please contact Dr. Sipke Hoekstra (+31 53 4891196, s.hoekstrautwente.nl), or Ir. Frans Kokkeler (+31 53 4893278, f.g.m.kokkelerutwente.nl). Applications for this PhD position must include a Curriculum Vitae, a summary of your MSc thesis and a list of persons for reference purposes. Please send your application before June 30, 2011 through the application link.

Conditions of employment

We offer scientific education on a multidisciplinary subject. The assignment is for 4 years,with a go/no-go assessment at the end of the first year. The candidates are expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. The candidate will spend some days per week at TKF, Haaksbergen, subsidiary of the TKH Group located in the vincinity of the university.
Your starting salary will be € 2042,-,gross per month in the first year, leading up to € 2612, – gross per month in the last year, according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. In addition, we offer our employees a broad package of secondary benefits.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW) is one of the six University of Twente’s faculties. CTW combines Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. Our faculty has approximately 1800 bachelor’s and master’s students, 300 employees and 150 PhD candidates. The faculty is organized in a matrix: the departments cooperatively conduct the educational programmes and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, programmes and the following research institutes: IMPACT, MIRA, CTIT, IBR and IGS.
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TU Delft, Nederlands, Talent Scholarship MSc programme in Electrical Engineering

 TU Delft, Nederlands, Talent Scholarship MSc programme in Electrical Engineering
Selection criteria
Target group: Master’s degree. Master of Science Microelectronics
Purpose: Research, Study
Field of study: Engineering, Mathematics and computer science Grant provider: TUD Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Application procedure: All admitted Microelectronics applicants without private funding will be automatically evaluated for this scholarship. There is no special procedure for scholarship application.
Eligibility
Non-EU students admitted to the MSc programme in Electrical Engineering, track Microelectronics
Value of Scholarship
Partial coverage of living expenses
Number of scholarships
Limited
How to apply
All admitted Microelectronics applicants without private funding will be automatically evaluated for this scholarship. There is no special procedure for scholarship application.
Further scholarship information and application:
http://www.scholarships.tudelft.nl/
http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/live/pagina.jsp?id=fb075585-d192-4682-bbfe-2ab560be6787&lang=en

Supramolecular engineering of cell function University of Twente - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Supramolecular engineering of cell function University of Twente This project is in collaboration with the medical centre in Enschede and cell biologists to improve the design and performance of bio-materials. The project deals with functionalizing and synthesizing proteins and peptides with supramolecular ligands, which are used for anchoring them onto surfaces that are patterned using lithographic techniques. The surfaces and assembly will be studied with advanced probe and light microscopy. Requirements

For this challenging project enthusiastic PhD students who like to work in a multidisciplinary team and in an international environment. Methodologies that will be used are Supramolecular chemistry, Organic chemistry, Nanotechnology, Cell biology and Probe and lightmicroscopy.
For information regarding the position please contact Dr. P. Jonkheijm; e-mail: p.jonkheijmutwente.nl Tel. +31 (0)53 489 2987.


Applications:
Please send your applications, through the application link, before September 5th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

- A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
- A stimulating scientific environment
- Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
- Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
- Good secondary conditions
- A green Campus with lots of sports facilities.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.
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Netherlands PhD Reliability of High Voltage Transistors University of Twente - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Netherlands PhD Reliability of High Voltage Transistors University of Twente
The chosen candidate will end up as an expert on the physics and long-term behavior of silicon-based high voltage transistors. He or she will work closely together with the Dutch company NXP Semiconductors manufacturing these devices. These devices play a key role in many modern electronic systems such as hybrid cars.
Reliability is of essential importance in such transistors. This project aims to determine and investigate the main degradation mechanisms that are responsible for failure of high voltage transistor switches. The research team will approach the challenge by experimentation, analysis and modeling. Based on the findings, methods to increase reliability will be defined and tested. During the project, these methods will be implemented in novel high voltage switch designs with increased lifetime, which will be manufactured at NXP. Moreover accelerated lifetime tests will be developed that can be used for product qualification. By improving switch design and by preventing degradation this project will help to pave the way for increasing the performance and reliability of high voltage switches. The project is cofunded by PointOne (www.pointone.nl) and NXPSemiconductors ( www.nxp.com). Requirements

The ideal candidate has an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering (or Applied Physics), with proven affinity towards experimentation and microtechnology devices. In addition he/she masters the English language very well; and has good communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
Applications:
Please send your application, through the application link, before July, 1st, 2011.

Conditions of employment

We offer an interesting and challenging temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment, with the benefits of industrial partners (including industrial internships) as well as academic research. This research is part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and its Graduate School program.
The research program offers advanced courses to deepen your scientific knowledge in preparation to your future career (within or outside academia). We provide our PhD students with excellent opportunities to broaden their personal knowledge and to professionalize their academic skills. Participation in national and/or international summer schools and workshops, and visits to other prestigious research institutes and universities can be part of this program.
In accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel, the gross monthly salary of a PhD student is € 2042,– in the first year to € 2612,– in the last year.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
In the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EWI) is the place where these three disciplines shape Information and Communication Technology at the University of Twente. ICT is more than communication. In almost every product we use mathematics, electronics and computer technology are present, and ICT now contributes to all of societies’ activities. It is no longer about gadgets that we do or do not want to use. The real integration of ICT is just beginning. What we need is more intelligence in our systems and improvement of their natural interaction with humans.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

2 PhD positions ‘NANOSTRUCTURED SOLAR-TO-FUEL DEVICES’ University of Twente - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Netherlands 2 PhD positions ‘NANOSTRUCTURED SOLAR-TO-FUEL DEVICES’ University of Twente
The positions are sponsored by FOM in the framework of the so-called TBSC (Towards BioSolar Cells) program. Four research groups are involved including the Molecular NanoFabrication (MNF), Mesoscale Chemical Systems (MCS), PhotoCatalytic Synthesis, (PCS) and the Optical Sciences (OS) groups. Nanofabrication of 2D and 3D p/n-Si structures, their chemical functionalization for enhanced light harvesting, and device implementation are important aspects of the work to be conducted by the first PhD student, who will be mainly active in the MNF and MCS groups. The second PhD student will mainly focus on catalytic functionalization of the p/n-Si structures, catalytic performance evaluation, optical characterization, and efficiency optimization, and will be active in the collaborative effort of the OS and PCS groups. The two students are expected to form a team within the project and to form an active part of the energy activities of the research institutes MESA+ and IMPACT.
These positions at the University of Twente provide challenging opportunities to carry out multidisciplinary research within the themes ‘Nanotechnology’, ‘Energy’, ‘Optics’ and ‘Catalysis’. We provide a unique environment with exposure to a multitude of disciplines in physics and chemistry for academically gifted and motivated students to prepare for a scientific career.
Requirements
Position 1: You are an enthusiastic student with an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or (applied) physics. You have a background, and a demonstrable interest in nano-structuring of devices, and preferably experience with clean room techniques. You are excited by the prospect of creating artificial solar-to-fuel devices.
Position 2: You are an enthusiastic student with an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or (applied) physics. You are preferably experienced in application of spectroscopic techniques (IR, Raman, fluoresence) to study optical and/or and catalytic materials, and are excited by the perspective of solving fundamental research questions.
We are looking for pro-active researchers willing to devote the first period of their (scientific) career on the topics listed above. We ask for good communicative and good collaboration skills. Candidates should be prepared to prove their English language skills. As a research outcome we expect (prototype) devices, publications, and a PhD thesis.
Starting date of the position: as soon as possible after June 1, 2011.
Further information:
- MNF group: www.utwente.nl/tnw/mnf
- MCS group: www.utwente.nl/tnw/mcs
- OS group: os.tnw.utwente.nl
- PCS group: www.utwente.nl/tnw/pcs


Your application should consist of:
- a cover letter (explain your specific interest and qualifications),
- a full Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses + marks,
- a short description of your MSc thesis,
- references (contact information) of two scientific staff members.
Please use the application link below.
Conditions of employment
- A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
- A stimulating scientific environment
- Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
- Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
- Good secondary conditions
- A green Campus with lots of sports facilities.
Organisation
The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

PhD position on Semantics and Verification of Accelerator Programming, University of Twente Netherlands - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD position on Semantics and Verification of Accelerator Programming, University of Twente Netherlands
In recent years, massively parallel accelerator processors, primarily GPUs, have become widely available to end-users. Accelerators offer tremendous compute power at a low cost, and tasks such as media processing, simulation, medical imaging and eye-tracking can be accelerated to beat CPU performance by orders of magnitude. Performance is gained in energy efficiency and execution speed, allowing intensive media processing software to run in low-power consumer devices.

Accelerators present a serious challenge for software developers. A system may contain one or more of the plethora of accelerators on the market, with many more products anticipated in the immediate future. Applications must exhibit portable correctness, operating correctly on any configuration of accelerators, and portable performance, exploiting processing power and energy efficiency offered by a wide range of devices.
The overall aims of CARP are to design techniques and tools for correct and efficient accelerator programming:

• Novel & attractive methods for constructing system-independent accelerator programs
• Advanced code generation techniques to produce highly optimised system-specific code from system-independent programs.
• Scalable static techniques for analysing system-independent and system-specific accelerator programs, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

The PhD candidate we are looking for is expected to work on the development of tools and techniques for correct accelerator programming. Within the consortium an intermediate programming language for accelerator programming will be developed. The PhD candidate is expected to develop a solid formal semantics for this language, together with appropriate verification techniques. An important focus of the verification work is that it will focus on bug finding, without too many false negatives, rather than on developing full correctness proofs. For the verification, it is expected that the logical basis will be permission-based concurrent separation logic. Sometimes the intermediate programming language will not provide the required efficiency, and programs will be written in a low-level language as OpenCL. Therefore, the verification techniques also will be extended to this lower level.


Within the context of the CARP project, the PhD student will work in particular on:

• requirements analysis for accelerator programming
• the formal semantics of an intermediate programming language for describing accelerator algorithms
• developing logic-based verification techniques for this intermediate programming language, taking into account common accelerator programming patterns.

Requirements

An enthusiastic PhD student with an MSc degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent qualification). The candidate should have a thorough theoretical background, a demonstrable interest in program semantics and verification, and some knowledge about multithreaded programming (in Java/C/C++).
We are looking for a researcher with an independent mind who is willing to cooperate in our team. It is understood that he or she works on the topics listed above, and contributes to the expected deliverables for the project.  Further we ask for good communicative and good collaboration skills. Candidates should be prepared to prove their English language skills.
As a research outcome we expect publications, (prototype) tools, and a PhD thesis.
Starting date of the position: December 1st, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Conditions of employment

• A PhD position for four years (38 hrs/week)
• A stimulating scientific environment
• Gross salary ranging from EUR 2042 tot E 2612 (4th yr) per month
• Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
• Good secondary conditions, in accordance with the collective labour agreement CAO-NU for Dutch universities
• A green Campus with lots of sports facilities

You will be a member of the Twente Graduate School in the research programme ‘Dependable and Secure Computing’ under the leadership of Prof Dr Jaco van de Pol. The research programme offers advanced courses to deepen your scientific knowledge in preparation to your future career (within or outside academia). We provide our PhD students with excellent opportunities to broaden their personal knowledge and to professionalise their academic skills. Participation in national and/or international summer schools and workshops, and visits to other prestigious research institutes and universities can be part of this programme.
Further information:
·         FMT group: fmt.cs.utwente.nl/
·         Dr. Marieke Huisman (Marieke.Huismanewi.utwente.nl)

For more information on the CARP project, see fmt.ewi.utwente.nl/research/projects/CARP/
Application:
Please submit your application before 1st of July, 2011, through the application link www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/.  We strongly encourage interested applicants to send in their applications as soon as possible.
Your application should consist of:
·         a cover letter (explain your specific interest and qualifications);
·         a full Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses + marks, and a short description of your MSc thesis; and
·         references (contact information) of two scientific staff members.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
In the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EWI) is the place where these three disciplines shape Information and Communication Technology at the University of Twente. ICT is more than communication. In almost every product we use mathematics, electronics and computer technology are present, and ICT now contributes to all of societies’ activities. It is no longer about gadgets that we do or do not want to use. The real integration of ICT is just beginning. What we need is more intelligence in our systems and improvement of their natural interaction with humans.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

University of Twente, 2 PhD Reversible noncovalent assemblies for in-vivo imaging applications - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

University of Twente, 2 PhD Positions: Reversible noncovalent assemblies for in-vivo imaging applications The assemblies will be investigated for their potential in molecular imaging. Proof-of-concept studies will be focused on the fluorescent visualization of tumor cells, and in tumor models, with as ultimate aim to develop a methodology for in fluorescence guided surgery.

Two PhD students will jointly carry out the development and validation of the self-assembled systems. One PhD student will be employed in the Molecular Nanofabrication (MnF) group (Prof. J Huskens and Dr. W. Verboom) at the University ofTwente (Enschede, the Netherlands). This group has a strong track record in supramolecular chemistry and the assessment of complex stabilities. The other PhD student will be employed in the group of Dr. F.W.B. van Leeuwen housed in the clinical departments of Radiology and Nuclear medicine in the Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NKI-AVL; Amsterdam, the Netherlands). The research efforts of this latter group are focused around (interventional) molecular imaging and they currently have ongoing clinical trails wherein they use self-assembled imaging agents for surgical guidance.

Job description:
- The PhD student at UT/MnF will focus on strategies to make well-controlled functional assemblies by supra­molecular methods. This will encompass: (i) assembly formation in solution, in microfluidic systems, and by solid-phase methods (on flat surfaces and on beads), and an assessment of their comparison, and (ii) study of the competition-driven disassembly in solution.
- The PhD student at the NKI-AVL will focus more on the application of the functional-assemblies in biological systems. This will encompass: (i) use of biological triggers to drive the assembly/disassembly process and (ii) study of the assembly/disassembly in vitro and in vivo.

Requirements

For this challenging project the UT/MnF group and the NKI-AVL look for two enthusiastic PhD students who like to work in a multidisciplinary team and in an international environment. For the UT he/she must have excellent knowledge and skills of (physical) organic chemistry and should also have special interest in characterization techniques. The PhD student for the NKI-AVL preferably has a background in chemistry, but good applicants with a pharmaceutical or more biotechnology oriented background are also encouraged to apply.
For information regarding the position at UT/MnF: please contact Prof. dr. ir. J. Huskens / Dr. W. Verboom; e-mail: j.huskensutwente.nl, Tel. +31 (0)53 4892995.


For information regarding the position at the NKI-AVL, please contact Dr. F.W.B. van Leeuwen; e-mail: f.w.b.vanleeuwennki.nl, Tel. +31 (0)20 5126084.
Applications:
Please send your applications, through the application link, before September 5th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

- A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
- A stimulating scientific environment
- Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
- Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
- Good secondary conditions
- A green Campus with lots of sports facilities

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.

To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

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University of Twente, Post-doc position in scaffold fabrication and high-throughput screening - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Netherlands University of Twente, Post-doc position in scaffold fabrication and high-throughput screening
Our lab has developed in the past years high throughput screening (HTS) assays to evaluate cell-material interactions on different culturing substrates. In the further effort to expand the potential of these HTS assays, we are currently looking forward to develop HTS for 3D scaffolds.
For this project we are looking for a post-doctoral fellow who will engage in the development of 3D scaffolds with tailorable physicochemical properties and in the assessment of cell-material interactions by a number of imaging techniques, and biochemical and histological assays.
Requirements

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in engineering or cell biology and affinity with biomaterials, material processing technologies, and imaging techniques. Confocal microscopy and cell culture experience would be additional expertise that will be positively evaluated. Excellent knowledge of scientific English both in speaking and in reading is required.
For more information please contact Dr. Lorenzo Moroni (l.moronitnw.utwente.nl) and Dr. Jan de Boer (j.deboertnw.utwente.nl). Applications should include a motivation letter and a detailed CV.

Conditions of employment

We offer you a post-doctoral research position for 2 years. Your starting salary will be set by the University of Twente salary scale and commensurate with experience, but will minimally be € 2861,- gross per month.
In addition, we offer a top level research and academic environment with excellent opportunities for personal development.
The candidates are expected to disseminate the results through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. 

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science and Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

Post Doc Water Footprint, University of Twente - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Post Doc Water Footprint, University of Twente Netherlands
The aim is to increase our understanding of the natural processes in water systems and the socio-economic processes that affect these systems, and to develop tools that can effectively be used to support the management of river basins. One of the priority areas is research on water footprint assessment, a young field of knowledge that receives growing attention from the global academic community, but also from governments, businesses and civil society. The University of Twente collaborates with the Water Footprint Network and WWF (formerly known as World Wildlife Fund) in further developing concepts and analytical tools for assessing water footprints of products, communities and companies. After having spent a lot of research on water footprint accounting, the research gradually shifts now to theassessment of the sustainability of water footprints and to the assessment of response mechanisms.
The Post Doc will have the following tasks:
• Contribute to the methodology of and draw up guidelines for water footprint sustainability assessment for application in different geographic contexts.
• Explore how water footprint knowledge can be used as a basis for policy formulation aimed at the reduction of water footprints.
• Develop empirically-based quantitative measure-response curves that can be implemented in the Water Footprint Assessment Tool that is being developed by WFN.
• Carry out ad-hoc short-term assignments in support of WFN’s and WWF’s water footprint activities, particularly river basin and corporate water footprint studies.
Requirements

The enthusiastic researcher should have a PhD degree. Preferably you have research experience in the area of water resources management and the environmental sciences. You have a record of high quality papers in reputed peer-reviewed scientific journals and also affinity with and experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment. Analytical and computational skills are a prerequisite. The candidate should be able to place his/her research in a wider perspective and be able to function in a context whereacademic research meets the practical demands from governments, businesses and ngo’s. We are looking for someone with good communicative skills and language competences (English).

Conditions of employment

A Post-doctoral research position for 3 years (38 hours/week). The gross monthly salary will be minimum € 2861,- and maximum € 4374,- depending on experience and background. Additionally, the University ofTwente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
Information


For more information about this vacancy you can contact prof.dr.ir. Arjen Y. Hoekstra, telephone +31 53 489 3880 (e-mail: a.y.hoekstrautwente.nl). More information: www.utwente.nl/ctw/wem (Water Management Group at UTwente), www.waterfootprint.org (Water Footprint Network) and wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/water (WWF). Starting date of the project is flexible, but should preferably be before August 2011.
Application
Your application, provided with a CV, list of publications, and references should be sent before June 30, 2011 through the application link.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW) is one of the six University of Twente’s faculties. CTW combines Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. Our faculty has approximately 1800 bachelor’s and master’s students, 300 employees and 150 PhD candidates. The faculty is organized in a matrix: the departments cooperatively conduct the educational programmes and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, programmes and the following research institutes: IMPACT, MIRA, CTIT, IBR and IGS.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

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Iceland Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy Reykjavik University - Scholarships-netherlands

Iceland Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy Reykjavik University - Scholarships-netherlands
Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University is looking for candidates to lead the academic program within the Reykjavík Energy Graduate School of Sustainable Systems (REYST). We are looking for a person with an interest in and knowledge of sustainable energy systems. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering or natural science. Industry experience is beneficial, but not essential.

The REYST program is a cooperative effort between Reykjavík University and Reykjavík Energy. It offers a program of graduate studies leading to a MS degree in sustainable energy science or a MS degree in sustainable energy engineering. The REYST program is based on a broad foundation where all students are required to take classes on energy technology, geoscience and energy economics before specializing further. The REYST program has strong industrial ties and emphasises professional rigour.
Additional information about the REYST program can be found at the website www.reyst.is
Interested parties can contact the Dean of Engineering, Gunnar Tómasson (gunnargt@ru.is). Applications should be sent to appl(at)ru.isby June 30th 2011. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, research statement, teaching statement and references.

Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik University (RU) is Iceland’s largest private university, with 3000 students and 250 full time employees.

RU‘s focus is on research, excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, technology development and co-operation with industry and the business community.
RU‘s School of Science and Engineering is one of Iceland’s largest faculties with close to 1000 students and 50 faculty members covering a wide range of engineering studies. Reykjavik University graduates two out of three individuals completing university degrees in the field of technology. Reykjavik Un


Job Title Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
POST DETAILS
Org Name Reykjavik University
Contact Person Gunnar Gudni Tomasson
Tel +354-5996200
E-Mail appl(at)ru.is
City Reykjavik
State/Province N
Country Iceland
Application Deadline 2011-Jun-30

USA Post doc Molecular Biology Northwestern University scholarships-netherlands

USA Post doc Molecular Biology Northwestern University scholarships-netherlands
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Eva E. Redei in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.

The research of Dr. Redei focuses on developmental alterations in genetic imprinting using techniques including behavioral tests, quantitative molecular biology and genetic methods.

This position requires a PhD and research experience andprevious training in molecular biology.  We are seeking independent and highly motivated individuals who are interested in working with animal models of psychiatric/developmental disorders.
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, references and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Eva Redei at e-redei@northwestern.edu.

Job Title	Post doc Molecular Biology
POST DETAILS

Org Name	Northwestern University
Contact Person	Eva Redei
E-Mail	e-redei@northwestern.edu
City	Chicago
State/Province	IL
Country	USA
Application Deadline	2011-Jul-01

US NatureJobs Post Doctoral Associate - Gastroenterology - scholarships-netherlands

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Netherlands University of Twente Secretary General (0,5) for the European Consortium of Innovative Universities ECIU Scholarships-netherlands

Netherlands University of Twente Secretary General (0,5) for the European Consortium of Innovative Universities ECIU Scholarships-netherlands

The secretary’s duty is to pro-actively support the Executive Board and handle the day-to-day management, for examples in relation to the following tasks:

• Regular liaison with the ECIU Local Coordinators to build and support a strong information flow between institutions, and within institutions; 
• Monitoring the four Steering Committees that have been set up to oversee the ECIU’s core areas of activity: Education, HR Development, Knowledge Triangle, and EU Policy; 
• Monitoring ECIU projects and working groups; ensuring coordination across groups to harvest synergies and share relevant information across areas of activity; 
• Settling the day-to-day finances of the foundation; 
• Preparing the agenda and putting together reports and materials for Executive Board meetings, working out the minutes and following up on resolutions of the Executive Board; 
• Supporting strategic initiatives; in particular those initiatives where ECIU funding is given to buy out staff time at other ECIU institutions;
• Liaising with the ECIU’s representative in Brussels to support the representative in developing an internal ECIU network for EU Liaison staff; to monitor work carried out and to support in prioritisation of work tasks when required.

The secretary is appointed under the responsibility of the Executive Board, and works together closely with speaker of the board.

Requirements

For this highly interactive task, we are looking for a person with the following characteristics:
- Successfully completed higher education degree
- Expertise of higher education management
- Experience in consulting senior management
- Knowledge of relevant issues of European higher education policy
- Good negotiation skills in English
- Strong intercultural competences
- Strategic thinking
- Assertiveness and a pro-active attitude
- Flexibility and willingness to travel

For more information about this position you can contact MSc Mr. Lotze telephone 0031 53 4895679, email, s.lotze@utwente.nl
To apply for this position, please fill in the application form, through the link below, before June 19th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

We offer you a part time position (0,5). The salary is based on the job profile Management Secretary, scale 11 (max. € 4374,00 on fulltime base) under the Dutch CAO NU. Entry date for this position is 1 August 2011.
Applicants should hand in their CV and references as well as a two-page position paper on “Current challenges for universities and university networks in European context” by 19 June 2011.

Organisation
 
The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.



Job Title Secretary General (0,5) for the European Consortium of Innovative Universities ECIU
POST DETAILS
Org Name University of Twente
City Enschede
State/Province N
Country Netherlands
Application Deadline 2011-Jun-19

Belgium Postdoctoral researcher in Animal Biosciences - scholarships-Netherlands

Belgium Postdoctoral researcher in Animal Biosciences - scholarships-Netherlands
The laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy, Embryology & Pathology is willing to host a postdoc for 2 years (fulltime, starting at 01/10/2011).

Job description
We look for an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral fellow to study the functional morphology of the gastro intestinal tract of the (mini)pig. The fellow will be responsible for the design an dexecution of in vitro and in vivo experiments, including the evaluation and reporting of obtained data. The fellow will interact with other investigators and students.

Candidate profile
Candidates must have a PhD degree in Life Sciences, preferably Veterinary Medicine with a strong background in gross and microscopic morphology.
Necessary skills: solid experimental background illustrated by publications, team player with a sense of initiative and responsibility, excellent verbal and written English communication skills, ability to obtain independent funding.

Application
If you are interested in this position, mail a letter of interest, curriculum vitea and the names of 2 reference persons to chris.vanginneken@ua.ac.beno later than15/07/2011.

Job Title	Postdoctoral researcher in Animal Biosciences
POST DETAILS

Org Name	University of Antwerp
Contact Person	prof. dr. Chris Van Ginneken
E-Mail	chris.vanginneken@ua.ac.be
City	Antwerp
State/Province	N
Country	Belgium
Application Deadline	2011-Jul-15