PhD student position in Applications of space techniques for earth

PhD student position in Applications of space techniques for earth observations -2009, Sweden

Application deadline 2008-12-18

Our research is driven by the curiosity to learn more about the universe and our earth. Through studies of the history of the universe and by studying what is happening on the earth today we search for a greater understanding of the origin of the universe, the earth, and the life. In order to reach our goals we develop very sensitive instrumentation and methods for retrieval of information from measurements.
Job description

We search for a doctoral student to study applications of space techniques to global and regional earth observations. The focus will be in particular on geodetic space techniques such as Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (e.g. GPS, GLONASS, and the future European system Galileo), and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR).

The measurements performed with these techniques result in parameters such as crustal motions, earth rotation parameters, and the atmospheric water vapour content. These parameters describe the global change on our dynamic planet on various temporal and spatial scales and are of major importance in geophysical and climate research. The techniques have different technique-specific advantages and strengths for global earth observations and are complementing each other in terms of the sensed parameter space, accuracy and resolution. To make use of these techniques in a best possible way with a holistic approach, the individual accuracy and stability needs to be investigated (and possibly improved), and strategies for a combination and integration have to be developed.

One focus of the project is the combination and integration of GNSS and InSAR data and analysis to study crustal deformation phenomena. Other subject areas are GNSS applications to monitor sea level changes and seismic events.
Qualifications

A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree, including an experience and/or a strong interest in measurements and data analysis applied to the atmospheric sciences.

You will be employed as a doctoral student by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your working time will be devoted to duties at the department, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be devoted to your own research education, where the aim is to complete your PhD examination within 5 years (nominal time without department duties is 4 years).
Application procedure


The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2008/259) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information

For additional information please contact Rüdiger Haas

Tel: 46 - 31 772 5530

E-mail: rudiger.haas@chalmers.se at the Department of Radio and Space Science.
Union representatives

* SACO: Jan Lindér
* ST: Marie Wenander
* SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

School of Photography, Göteborg University, Sweden

DEGREE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

The course is three years in duration, leading to a Degree of Bachelor in Photography. The training combines practice with theory, and involves the cooperation of guest lectures and tutors, Swedish and overseas photographers, critics and artists. Representation
photography is the main theme of the whole period of education.

During the first year students are given a theoretical and technical basis in photography. During the second and third years the training is freer in character. The second year includes an extensive group project, as well as an external project in which students have the chance to test their knowledge and skills outside the School.
The third year is largely devoted to major individual projects.

Fifteen students each year are accepted for the degree course in photography.

Artistic Director for the Course: Lasse Lindkvist, Associate Professor.

Final date for applications: 15 april, 2009.

MASTERS' DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
The course allows students to develop their own language of expression in photography, to acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of contemporary photography and related media, as well as building up active responses to the aesthetic and philosophical theories of the 20th century.

The first year is devoted to studies in 20th century aesthetic theory, philosophy and art criticism. At the same time students work om minor projects of their own and take part in teaching conducted by guest lectures. During the second year students work on their own major projects and complete a thesis-type essay. In both the years of the course there is training in teaching methods, in the form of both tutorial and lecturing techniques.

Each year seven students are accepted for the Master's course.

Artistic Director for the Course: Lotta Antonsson and Annika von Hausswolff.
Final date for applications: 15 april, 2009

THE SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY - AIMS
The School (HFF) is a state-financed department of Art within the Fine Arts faculty of Göteborg University - the largest Fine Arts faculty in Scandinavia. It is a spearhead for photography. The general policy for the work of the School favours free, individual creativity.

The aim of the School is to raise the quality and increase the breadth and diversity of photography in Sweden.

This means that the development of photographic means of expression is to be given priority. Wide variation is encouraged so that the work is able to comprise advanced artistic experiment as well as everyday projects in contact with the prevailing reality of the media. Teaching is conducted in an investigative and critical spirit, against the background of photographic traditions, with openness to all the new possibilities offered by technological development and new theories. The School sees it as its task to acknowledge and deepen the artistic aspirations of its students. The students are to acquire knowledge and skills that will make them an asset to cultural lige and the labor market. The School seeks to stimulate the unexpected and the unconventional, and by doing so to influence public thinking and discussion, to broaden cultural views and attitudes towards photography.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION
Applicants for all degree courses at the School of Photography must be qualified for university entrance.
Applicans for the Master's degree must have completed a university degree in photography or hold an equivalent qualification.
The most important grounds for selection are artistic and technical skills in photography. Selection is based on samples of work submitted and interviews.

Language of instruction is Swedish.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
The School of Photography is open for International Exchanges. But we only accept applications from students that wish to start in the Autumn (at the end of August); it is not possible to start an Exchange during the Spring Semester.

If you want to apply for an exchange during 2008-2009 we need your application here not later than the 1st of May.

For further enquiries, please contact Sonja Gybrant, Sonja.Gybrant@hff.gu.se, telephone int + 46 31 786 1831.

For further information please contact the School of Photography:

Tel: 031/786 18 31, Monday-Thursday between 9 and 12 a.m.
Fax: 031/786 18 37.

Visiting Address: Storgatan 43.
Postal Address: Box 141, 405 30 Göteborg
E-mail:: Hff@hff.gu.se Http:// www.hff.gu.se

SINGAPORE SCHOLARSHIP INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010

The Singapore Government awards the scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of the ASEAN. Each Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University. All disciplines except for Medicine and Dentistry are open to Scholars. The duration of each scholarships is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.




The award based on academic merit and places will allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

To be eligible, a candidate must:


* Be a citizen in an ASEAN country (Except Singapore)

* Possess excellent academic records; and

* Have a good command of English


Candidates must meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Management University. A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without prior approval of the Singapore Government. The Scholars are also expected to return to their countries upon graduation to contribute to the development of their countries.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees for the duration of the award, a living allowance of S$4,300 per annum, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university and one return economy class air ticket passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies.

Applications must be endorsed and submitted by the Indonesian Department of National Education (Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation) at Building C, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend.Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat. Candidates are required to produce the following :


1. Certificate, endorsement by the former school, for graduated applicants;

2. Recommendation from the school principal, for applicants who are still in Grade 3 at SMU.


For more information on the Singapore Scholarships, Please contact Embassy in Jakarta:

Tel: 021-520 1489 / 5296 1433

Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/scp or write to:

The Singapore Scholarship

Technical Cooperation Directorate

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tanglin, Singapore 248163

Tel: (65) 6379 8000

Fax: (65) 6479 3357

E-Mail: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

Deadline: 22nd December 2008

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Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship

Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship - Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy - The Master in Public Management (MPM) programme was developed to enhance the skills of senior managers working in the public, people and private sectorsin the area of good governance. It is targeted at accomplished senior officials who hold key positions, and whose leadership role is acknowledged within their own organisation.

They must also possess the potential to move into more senior positions in their organisations. As an MPM graduate, he or she will be expected to have acquired the advanced managerial and leadership skills to undertake diverse responsibilities in their organisations. The MPM candidate is, therefore, not selected on present accomplishments alone but also on future potential.

See the details from
http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/Master_Public_Management.aspx

A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme. The total worth of a Scholarship/Fellowship is about S$132,000.

Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship/School of Public Policy Graduate Fellowship

The Fellowship is available to all nationals (except Singaporeans). Please refer to the terms of this Fellowship. The Scholarship below is available to students who are recommended by the Planning and Development Department of the Government of Punjab. This scholarship is co-financed by the Government of Punjab and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The total worth of the Scholarship is about S$132,000.

Government of Punjab – LKYSPP Scholarship

The Government of Punjab and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer joint Scholarships to students who are recommended by the Planning and Development Department of the Government of Punjab. Please refer to the terms of this Scholarship.



Each Fellowship provides for the following expenses:

A monthly stipend of S$1,500 throughout the period of the award
A one-time book allowance of S$500
A one-time settling-in allowance of S$500
Shared housing
Tuition, examination, health insurance and other approved fees
Tuition fees and accommodation at partner university
Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the Fellowship
Cost of travel from Singapore to partner university
Cost of travel from partner university to Singapore
Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation
For further enquiries, please contact the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at:

Address:
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772

Telephone: (65) 6516 6134
Fax: (65) 6778 1020

Enquiries:
General Enquiries and Feedback: lkyspp@nus.edu.sg
Executive Education: lkysppep@nus.edu.sg
Master in Public Policy: lkysppmpp@nus.edu.sg
Master in Public Administration: lkysppmpa@nus.edu.sg
Master in Public Management: lkysppmpm@nus.edu.sg
From http://www.infobeasiswa.net/

Monbukagakusho Scholarship

Monbukagakusho Program Research Student 2008
The Embassy of Japan has begun offering scholarships to Indonesian students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students for the academic year 2008 under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship program. Any grantee who desires to enroll in a regular graduate course (a master’s course, a doctoral course or a professional graduate course) after studying as a research student or to move on from a master’s course or a professional graduate course to a doctoral course must pass an entrance examination given by the university concerned.


Applicants must have the following qualifications (among others) :
1. Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1973.
2. Applicants must have received from their university a GPA of 3.0 or higher or must have achieved a total score of 260 or higher in 2 subjects (except the subject of Japanese) in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
3. a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent or The Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or higher

Application forms are available free of charge at the Embassy of Japan (Education Section: 8:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30), the Consulates General of Japan in Surabaya, Medan and Makassar and are also available on the Embassy of Japan website. The application documents must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan by May 11, 2007. Applications will be accepted by hand or by post.
For more details;

The Graduate School of Engineering Science

Osaka University aims to acquire a good international reputation through increased involvement in the exchange of students and/or researchers and in joint research projects. It’s called Engineering Science 21st Century” Program! “Engineering Science 21st Century” is a special program taught in English for Master’s and/or Doctoral Courses.

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University had launched the special English taught course for foreign students who have no accessibility of Japanese.

These Programs as follow:

1. Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” for Master’s and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in April 2009

2. Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” for Master’s and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009

3. Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” for Master’s and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009 (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship)

Students are trained and supervised with the use of English so that the students are not requested to learn Japanese to take their Master’s/Doctoral degree.


Applicants are requested to submit enclosed application forms by registered mail (EMS) to the office of Graduates Section, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, not later than 19th of December 2008 for enrollment in April (Non-sponsored) and in October (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship), and not later than 31st of July 2009 for enrollment in October (Non-sponsored).

For any matters concerning admission, please contact to the Graduates Section below by e-mail. In this case, you would be advised to write titles of emails, Application form for Master’s / Doctoral course, so that we cannot accidentally delete your e-mails.

Graduates Section

Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN

Fax: +81-6-6850-6151

Tel: +81-6-6850-6146

E-mail address: KISOKOU-D@star.jim.osaka-u.ac.jp

You can download the Graduate School of Engineering Osaka University handbook here (sixe :23MB)

Fujitsu Scholarship for Advanced Management Studies at JAIMS

The Fujitsu Scholarship supports your development as a global leader by funding your participation in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program.

Hone your leadership vision with this specialized program, delivered by JAIMS, in the wonderful setting of Honolulu, Hawaii. The diverse student body and rigorous curriculum will stretch you to be your best, and prepare you to lead your organization to success in the 21st Century.

The deadline for submitting your completed application for the 25th Fujitsu Scholarship is January 31, 2009.

Scholarship


The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) to participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding.

The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. You will sharpen your global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations.

EWKLP is run by JAIMS, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fujitsu established JAIMS as a nonprofit postgraduate institute in 1972. Many Fujitsu Scholarship recipients are now working for corporate and social-service organizations across the globe. As a EWKLP graduate, you too will become a member of a vibrant global alumni network.

JAIMS


* Intercultural Business Leadership

* Global Marketing

* Cross-Cultural negotiation and Problem-solving

* Business Plan Development and Entrepreneurship

* Business Communication

* One-week field study in Japan


Program Information: www.jaims.org

Application Deadline: January 31st, 2009

Please send your application letter and CV to:

PT. FUJITSU INDONESIA

Wisma Kyoei Prince 10thFloor

Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav.3-4

Jakarta 10220

Indonesia

Attn: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa

Ms. Ella Lamzia

E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com

Scholarship information: www.fujitsu.com/scholarship